“Now in its 12th year, Sculpture in the Vineyards features more than 100 works from emerging and established artists and sees vineyards, cellar doors and Wollombi Village transformed into vibrant galleries,” Mr Barilaro said.
“The exhibition is a free, month-long celebration of art, food and wine, which in 2013 attracted more than 2,600 visitors from outside the region, delivering significant economic benefit for the community.
“The NSW Government is proud to support this event through our Regional Flagship Events Program, which aims to boosts visitor numbers and encourage economic growth in our regional communities,” he said.
“Highlights of the 2014 exhibition include the Ngurra Bu Aboriginal twilight cultural tours, which visit the ‘map site’ at Finchley in Yengo National Park, a significant rock engraving site used for thousands of years in traditional lore and ceremony.
“Wollombi is a town rich in colonial and Aboriginal heritage and a fantastic base to explore the Hunter Valley.
“Located just two hours from Sydney, the historic town of Wollombi is a fantastic location for a weekend getaway, with cafes, wineries and guesthouses surrounded by National Parks.
“Sculpture in the Vineyards is a spectacular celebration and I encourage everyone to support this wonderful event,” he said.
Sculpture in the Vineyards is open daily from 10.00 am to 6.00 pm until Saturday 29 November.
For more information visitnsw.com/events/sculpture-in-the-vineyards
Download a PDF version of this media release (PDF 109kb)