'Sculpture in the Gaol' artist applications are now open for residents of the Macleay Valley and wider NSW. The exhibition attracts entries from all over the state, including many local schools in the Macleay Valley.
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Hosted by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service at the historic Trial Bay Gaol in South West Rocks, the works are exhibited in and around the Gaol cells, in a one of a kind gallery experience.
Entries for the exhibition can be submitted via the website; the cutoff date is Friday, June 14 at 5pm. There is no entry fee, and artists have the opportunity to share in a $5,000 prize pool.
The 'Sculpture in the Gaol' exhibition is now managed by a sub-committee of Macleay Valley Arts Council, working in partnership with state and local government bodies, business chambers, schools and business sponsors.
"The new structure means stewardship of the event can be focussed on building value for artists and increasing awareness of this significant community art exhibition beyond the Macleay Valley," local sculptor and sub-committee chair John Wilby said.
"We're inviting sponsors to join us in this mission while benefiting from the growing reputation and audience for this event."
One of the more popular events, the Escapee Trail, in which local businesses host sculptures, is scheduled to begin in early June and run through to the end of August. Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 17.
The 2019 artistic program also includes artist workshops and the introduction of professionally-judged art prizes, alongside the traditional people's vote. Opening night is a VIP Fundraiser on Saturday, August 3; tickets are already on sale via the website, Sunday, August 4 will have the ever-popular Family Gala Day.
Seabreeze Beach Hotel in South West Rocks will host the awards ceremony on Saturday Agust 31, the same day as the South West Rocks Eat Street.
Head to https://www.sculptureinthegaol.com.au/ for information or to enter, and make sure to follow @sculptureinthegaol on Facebook and Instagram.
