Oliver Lees
Hanging Rock Winery’s popular sculpture exhibition is returning for its fourth year.
Titled Art in the Vines, the exhibition will feature works from 26 sculptors, with more than half of those originating from the Macedon Ranges and surrounding areas.
Hanging Rock Winery direct to consumer manager Michelle Toose said the exhibition provides an opportunity for people to enjoy the best of the region’s artwork and wine, set among the backdrop of the shire’s most famous landmark – Hanging Rock.
“The caliber of these artists exhibiting is truly nothing short of impressive,” Ms Toose said.
“Their works are held in private and public collections right around the globe, from places such as New York’s Museum of Modern Art, the National Gallery of Australia, to the National Gallery of Victoria, the Art Gallery of NSW and Elgee Park.”
The winery will only be allowed to accept visitors from regional Victoria until lockdown restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne are eased.
Woodend resident and exhibition curator Malcolm Thomson said he has enjoyed being part of the artistic venture since it was first run four years ago.
“When I came up here, I saw the potential to support local artists. There’s such an incredible community of them up here,” he said.
“The winery has been here for 50 years, it’s a bit legendary in this area.
“It’s really exciting to see it all come together, we’ve got some fascinating works that we can’t wait for everyone to enjoy.”
The exhibit will run from October 16 to April 25 and entry is free.
The Art in the Vines exhibit is open seven days a week from 10am till 5pm at the Hanging Rock Winery in Newham.
