Hand-hewn art at Quarry Gardens

The Hunt by Guy Bowden, one of the works in the 2015 Sculpture Northland.

The wonderful landscape that is Whangarei Quarry Gardens will be adorned by hand-hewn works during Sculpture Northland.

The biennial event provides a platform for Northland artists to exhibit their work in stunning subtropical gardens, set off by a backdrop of dramatic rocks, waterfalls and lakeside.

With more than 40 artists contributing to the exhibition, showing from November 3-12, there will be a diverse range of works among the 100-plus collection.

Sculpture Northland gives local artists an opportunity to show the greater community their talents, diversity and passion, demonstrating Northland's vibrant arts culture.

All the artworks are for sale. More than 70 per cent of the art featured in the last exhibition was sold.

Meanwhile, Quarry Gardens' volunteers have been working overtime to prepare plants for this year's plant sale on November 4-5.

The sale is always a favourite with visitors, and a chance to meet the people behind the scenes at the gardens.

As a major fundraiser, Sculpture Northland and the plant sale also provide a chance for Whangarei Quarry Gardens to attract new sponsors and patrons.

The gardens are a labour of love, relying on donations and the hard work of volunteers, making it a true community project.

Entry to Sculpture Northland is $5 per person or $10 per family up to four people.
Doors open 9am-4pm, November 3-12. https://www.facebook.com/SculptureNorthland