Home-Blayney Shire Council-Logo
>

Sculptures by the Bush

Sculptures by the Bush will be returning to the Blayney Shire in April 2025. 

Categories

Hay Bale Art Challenge: The Hay Bale Challenge is for sculptures primarily out of hay while using a variety of artistic resources such as paint, cardboard, fabric, wood and other recycled materials. Previous entries have ranged from large artworks with multiple hay bales to simple artworks with 1 or 2 bales. Haybales can be of any shape and includes lucerne hay. 

Farm Art Challenge: The Farm Art Challenge is any sculpture or artwork made out of any farm related resources that isn’t primarily hay bales. This can be corrugated iron, wire, wood, old machinery etc. The opportunities are endless. 

Scarecrow Challenge: Create your best scarecrow or series of themed scarecrows, perfect for those residents who live in town and don't have as much space. 

2025 Key Dates 

  • Registration Open: NOW - see form below
  • Registrations Close: Monday 7 April
  • Judging: Thursday 10 April
  • Display Period: Friday 11 April - Sunday 4 May

Follow on Facebook for Updates

Sign up to our Newsletter 

Prizes:

Artworks will be judged with cash prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each category.

Hay Bale Art Challenge

1st - $300

2nd - $200

3rd - $100 

Farm Art Challenge

1st - $300

2nd - $200

3rd - $100 

Scarecrow Challenge

Best Individual Scarecrow - $100

Best Group of Scarecrows / Theme - $100 

People’s Choice Award

The People’s Choice Award will be awarded to the entry who gets the most likes in the competition on the Sculptures by the Bush Facebook page.

People Choice Award winners will receive the following:

Hay Bale Art Challenge - $100

Farm Art Challenge - $100

Scarecrow Competition - $50

 

Last modified: 13 Feb 2025

CONTACT US