COUNCIL has endorsed a $10,000 funding request to support Sculpture on the Farm.
In a statement to media, Dungog Shire Council said the event “attracts thousands of visitors and the acclaim of world-renowned sculpture artists”.
A much-loved exhibition run by a dedicated band of local volunteers, the three-day event has previously brought around 2000 visitors to the Shire.
Organisers believe that number will surpass 3000 in 2025.
For the first time in its history the exhibition will move from its home on a private farm at Fosterton to the Dungog Common.
With the move comes increased infrastructure and logistics costs.
Due to the need to attract top artists to the event, the Council funds will contribute to the prize pool (which also includes $1000 to a local artist).
Sculpture on the Farm has previously contributed 10 public artworks to the Shire and aims to expand its legacy by creating a sculpture trail linking the Dungog Common to the main street precinct.
