Sir William Dobell is most well-known for his Archibald Prize-winning portrait of Joshua Smith and subsequent court case which brought him to Wangi Wangi.

The exhibition Dobell, his life and art is on permanent display and his artist studio remains untouched. You can also explore the gardens which have been lovingly restored to heritage condition. An entry fee of $8 ($6) goes towards the up-keep of this heritage listed residence. dobellhouse.org.au

Visit Fosterton over this long weekend for Sculpture on the Farm. Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm, $5 entry; Monday 9am to 12noon, free entry.

Join Brigette Uren and Natalie Duncan for conversation with sculptors over the weekend and join the announcement of the People's Choice Award on Monday at 11am.

Look out for works by Newcastle sculptors Braddon Snape, Gavin Vitullo, Peter Tilley, Megan McCarthy and Nathan Keogh. sculptureonthefarm.com

Patterns of Time by Juliet Ackery, Miranda Lawry and Susie Lochhead is showing at Back to Back Galleries.

Meet the artists between 11am and 5pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through October 20. This exhibition brings together ceramics, photography and sculpture to recall meaningful natural elements and experiences that have shaped the artist's sensibilities.

Malcolm Sands is exhibiting his first solo exhibition at Newcastle Art Space. Visit this weekend 12noon to 4pm, Meet the artist on Saturday, October 12.

Presented by Gallery 139, A Painter's Journey follows Sands discovery of the landforms between Orange, travelling through the Bylong Valley and finally reaching the Dudley Bluff. gallery139.com.au

On Sunday, October 6, from 4pm to 5pm, as part of Critical Animals (This is Not Art festival) at The Lock-Up, join artist Emma Fielden on the last day of her solo exhibition, An Immeasurable Distance for an intimate guided tour of her works.