The Month of Art at Hopton Hall
Information For Artists
If you’re an artist wishing to participate in Hopton Hall’s Month of Art celebration, here’s all the information you need to know.
Entry
Entry is free for artists. Please complete the Registration Form below to register your entry with the Hopton Hall Gallery Director. You can access the grounds of the Hall during the following times and may visit more than once.
Opening Times
Thursday – Sunday from Thursday, 2nd July to Sunday, 26th July 2026: 10:30 until 16:00 (Last admittance 15:00).
Subject Matter
Your subject matter should be inspired by or reflect an external aspect of Hopton Hall or its gardens – whether that be its wonderful flowers, trees or architecture.
Setting
You are invited to choose where you wish to set up around the site’s public areas. Please bring along your own equipment and supplies.
Gazebos
Artists who are submitting an entry to this year’s Month of Art competition are also invited to create art, display and sell their artwork and run workshops from a gazebo at the event. Gazebos are free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you would like to apply for a complimentary gazebo, you can do so by contacting gallery@hoptonhall.co.uk.
Gazebos will be pre-erected structures. You will need to bring your own tables, chairs and displays. Commercial grade Wi-Fi is available should you wish to take payments on the day.
Parking and Access
Ample free car parking is available on-site. You will be able to drive quite close to the gazebos for unloading/loading if required. Alternatively, there is easy path access from the car park if you prefer to use your own trolleys. Hopton Hall staff will be available to assist those with restricted mobility.
Timings
Artists can set up / be on-site from 8.30am each day. In order to maximise viewing time for the public if you are displaying and selling, please be prepared to be on-site and “active” between the public opening hours of 10.30am - 4pm. Artists may clear their materials between 4 - 6pm.
Please note that whilst Hopton Hall is a secure site, no responsibility can be taken for your property; you must accept full responsibility for your own goods.
Facilities
The newly refurbished Café at Hopton Hall and toilets are both within a few minutes’ walk of the gazebo site and the Walled Garden. The café serves both hot and cold food and drinks, and a small selection of alcoholic beverages.
The Month of Art Competition
We really hope that you will enter your finished artwork into our competition. There are some great prizes to be won! Entries need to be provided to the Hopton Hall Gallery Director, by 5pm, Thursday, 23rd July 2026.
Entries will be displayed over the final weekend of the event, with judging taking place by public vote throughout Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th. All artwork will be considered in a single category, with the public simply voting for their favourite three pieces.
The presentation of prizes will be made at 3pm on Sunday, 26th July 2026. The artist with the winning artwork receives first prize of £1,000. 2nd and 3rd prizes of £250 and £100 respectively will be in the form of vouchers for Turners Art Supplies.
All artists must collect their displayed work between 4-6pm on Sunday, 26th unless previously agreed with the Gallery Director.