SCULPTURE on the Farm members, local sculptors, and representatives of Dungog Early Literacy came together at noon on Thursday, 25 September to celebrate a $300 donation to the local literacy program.
The presentation was hosted by Dungog Early Literacy chairperson Anne Higgins and her volunteer team, who welcomed the support from the community arts organisation.
Sculpture on the Farm is a not-for-profit, community-driven group dedicated to bringing sculpture into the public eye and encouraging appreciation of art in rural communities.
Through exhibitions, events, and sales, it creates opportunities for both established and emerging artists while also supporting local initiatives.
The Dungog Early Literacy program, coordinated by the Dungog Shire Community Centre, provides free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, helping foster a love of reading from the earliest years.
It is part of the internationally recognised Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which sends monthly books to participating children, building strong literacy foundations and supporting school readiness.
Chair of Sculpture on the Farm, Philippa Graham, said the donation reflects the organisation’s wider vision.
“Our mission has always been to nurture creativity and community,” Philippa said.
“Helping local children access books gives them the tools to imagine and create, just like the artists we celebrate.”
The $300 donation will contribute to the purchase and distribution of books for local families, ensuring children in Dungog Shire continue to receive high-quality reading materials.
Dungog Early Literacy expressed gratitude for the contribution, noting that community partnerships such as this make all the difference.
By Shannon BENTON
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