The selection committee was challenged by the exceptionally high standard of the more than 330 entries, and we thank all artists who submitted work. We are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2026 Festival. More than 180 works by over 140 sculptors will be exhibited across the villages and valley sites. Julianne Abercrombie Steve Abrahams Paul Bacon Mauro Badii Gavin Barlow Robert Barnstone Peter …
SCULPTURE TRAIL | 16 DAYS | 3 WEEKENDS | OVER 150 WORKS | MULTIPLE EXHIBITION SPACES 12th – 27th September 2026
The Governor’s Prize for 2024 was won by Michael Snape for his sculpture ‘Copse’ which will join other works proudly participating in Sculptures@theHouse in the grounds of Government House for the next twelve months.
For an opportunity to view the cream of Australian and international sculpture in a relaxed rural environment, the Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival is second to none. Now in its 21st year, the festival has blossomed in recent years and attracts an ever-increasing range of respected sculptors. This year’s festival will feature 180 works in six indoor galleries, three vineyards and throughout the scenic and historic …
Adrienne Abrahams, Paul Bacon, David Ball, Gavin Barlow, Robert Barnstone, Anthony Battaglia, Bearded Octopus, Kylie Beynon, Wendy Black, Gwenda Blackwell, Diana Boyd, Elly Buckley, Andreas Buisman, James Bunter, Felicity Cavanough, Gary Christian, Stephen Paul Coburn, Juliet Cohen, Sommerset Coker, Paul Collins, Mela Cooke, Francoise Coquelin, Emma Louise Davies, Nicole de Mestre, de Mestre sisters, Anita Denholm, Ian Dodd, Wil Edwards-Franchimon, Julian Ellis, Ross Farrelly, Harrie …
