A Summer celebration of local art
Each July, coinciding with the opening of the Walled Garden, 2D and 3D artists are offered free access to the extensive grounds and gardens of the Hopton Hall Estate where they can create an artwork taking inspiration from their surrounds.
If they wish, they can submit their finished work into the Month of Art competition. Artists are also invited to display and sell their artwork during the event by booking a complimentary gazebo.
The artist with the winning artwork (selected from votes cast by visitors to the Walled Garden during the final weekend of July) is awarded a prize of £1,000, with second place and third place awarded vouchers worth £250 and £100 respectively from Turners Art Supplies.
2026 Month of Art
If you’re an artist and would like to learn more, take a look at our Month of Art – Artists information page.
If you’re a member of the public and would like to visit the Summer opening of the Walled Garden, take a look at our Walled Garden page.
Voting will take place on Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th July 2026, with the prize winners announced during a ceremony taking place at 3pm on Sunday, 26th July.
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2025 Month of Art
The Month of Art winners for 2025 were as follows:
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First place: Lesley Linley.
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2nd place: Denise Cliffen
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3rd place: Sarah Godfrey.
Enjoy our 2025 competition entries and winning artwork below.
First Place - Lesley Linley
2nd Place - Denise Cliffen
3rd Place - Sarah Godfrey
The Month of Art Gallery
