From community artwork on public land to cutting edge sculptures in private galleries, in Murrurundi you can
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barely see the trees for the landscapes.
Ten colourful banners depicting the town’s rich natural and social characteristics have been erected in Murrurundi along the New England Highway between the post office and the museum.
The banners were organised by the Upper Hunter Shire Council, sponsors Origin and Country Mile Signs and a group of young people who came up with the idea and collected the images.
Twenty banners representing festivals, sports, the river, heritage, art will be rotated throughout the year.
Community organisations can sponsor additional banners by contacting the council.
Further down the road at the gallery, Michael Reid at Murrurundi, a new sculpture gleams among the greenery.
Houdini Cloud, by artist, Gregor Kregar is a large stainless steel structure that mirrors and fragments the sky.
Gallery manager Bruce Tindale said the range of artistic expression on show in Murrurundi was a good thing.
“The livability of the town attracts creative people and that has a multiplier effect as people become enthused and exposed to different kinds of art,” Mr Tindale said.
“We have everything from the craft shops and people doing creative things at the cottage industry level, to the different kinds of galleries.
“They all create different perspectives on what’s happening in the arts from traditional to the cutting edge of contemporary,” he said.
“The banners highlight the important aspects of the town such as the river, horse culture and stunning topography.
“ It’s a beautiful place.”