Arts Festival

3 local gardens will be part of the Open Garden Scheme
Friday 9th - Monday 12th October 2009

Welcome to our website. Spirit of the Land Arts Festival is about Regional Art in Country Australia. The creativity, resilience and humor expressed in sculpture, fine art and performance epitomizes the spirit of this land in the toughest of times.
Spirit of the Land is three years old this year and growing. We are proud to host with the sponsorship of the Lockhart Shire Council.
- Australia’s only National Farm Sculpture Award:
- with a First Prize $10,000
- $6000 prize money awarded in the other areas.
- Fine Arts exhibitions including Cultural and Indigenous Arts
- Australian Open Gardens with 3 gardens in Lockhart
- A weekend Showcase of4 live bands on the Friday night, singers, choirs, balladeers and more
- AND for the first time
- The Culinary Arts
To date our calendar of events is growing. There will be changes as we refine events …..but we want you to know we are working on it NOW…… So stay in touch………
Winner 2008

Prizewinners
National Sculpture Awards for “Farm Art” These prizes, totaling $15,000, were last year sponsored by Origin Energy, Bilfinger Berger Services and Siemens Ltd.
Winner 1st Prize :$10,000
Stuart Spragg: Castlemaine VIC
“ Get around Back”

9th - 12th October 2009
Lockhart NSW
Australia

