SUPPORTERS

THANK YOU – 2026 SUPPORTERS

The festival’s success depends on the generosity, support and commitment of the many people, organisations and businesses involved. Our heartfelt thanks to all who contribute and especially to the sculptors who make this festival possible.

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SPONSORS, PARTNERS & DONORS

PRESENTING PARTNER (GRANTS)

Cessnock City Council

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GOLD SPONSORS

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SILVER SPONSORS

Laguna Trading Post

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COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS

Wollombi Valley Arts Council
Wollombi Valley Chamber of Commerce
Wollombi Valley Community Association

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FESTIVAL PARTNERS

Fireshed Gallery
Myrtle & Stone
Ngarralingayil Barker
St John’s Church
St Michael’s Church
Waterhen Traders
Wollombi Real Estate
Wollombi Tennis Club
Wollombi Endeavor Museum
Wollombi School Community Centre

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MEDIA PARTNERS

Chris Bath & ABC Radio
Jim Wilson

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SCULPTURE PARK PARTNERS & FESTIVAL SPECIAL EVENTS

Winmark Wines

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ARTIST ACCOMMODATION SPONSORS

Applegums Cottage
Capers Guest House
Cranky Rock Campsite
Gray’s Inn
Gypsy Willows
Somewhere Unique
Undercliff Winery
Valleyfield Escapes
Wollombi Springs

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ACCOMMODATION BILLET HOSTS & SUPPORTERS

Sheena Duncan & Mark Prendergast
Rick & Teresa Jirsch
Ant & Alice Parsons
Mulla Villa Farm
Neudorf Country Estates Colleen & Brent Zurowski

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DONORS

FESTIVAL PRINCIPALS $5,000 +

Jumjum Enterprises Pty Limited – Excellence in Stone Prize
The Parsons Family in Memory of Harry Parsons – Emerging Artist Prize
Sandy McIntyre & Ian Kerr – Excellence in Timber Prize

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FESTIVAL PATRONS $1,000 – $4,999

Anonymous
Cathie & Chris Books
Julia & Nick Brooke
Sheena Duncan & Mark Prendergast Sandy & Peter Dulhunty

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FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS $100 – $999

Karen Ganschow Elzerman
Michelle & Mark Hopkinson
In Memory of Ken Maurer OAM
Rick & Teresa Jirsch
Bruno Nesci
Virginia Proud
The Winten Family – Youth Prize

FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL $25 – 99

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR FOUNDATION DONORS 2019

Thanks to the Foundation Donors in 2019, Sculpture in the Vineyards was able to significantly expand its prize pool. We continue to appreciate their dedication and early support, which helped elevate the festival’s profile and growth.