Month of Art 2026

The opening of the grounds at Hopton Hall coincides with the Month of Art (2nd - 26th July ) celebration where visitors can watch local artists at work, capturing inspiration from the grounds of the Hall. Visitors to the garden on the last weekend of July are invited to vote for their three favourite artworks.

There is also the opportunity to view and purchase work by some of the regions top art groups and societys who will be based within the gazebos throughout the months celebrations. These include: 

2nd–5th The Cabin
3rd Kate Dawes Workshop - BOOK HERE
4th–5th Wingerworth Art Group
5th Jo Gray
5th Sarah Godfrey Drypoint Workshop - BOOK HERE

9th Derby Sketching Club
9th Sarah Godfrey Drypoint Workshop - BOOK HERE
9th Greta Vilidatie Plein Air Workshop - BOOK HERE

10th–12th Phoenix Art Group Ashover

11th–12th ArtStand
11th Greta Vilidatie Plein Air Workshop - BOOK HERE

16th Hulland Ward Art Group
16th Derby Sketching Club
16th–19th Hinkley Art Society

23rd Melbourne Art Group
23rd Sarah Godfrey Drypoint Workshop - BOOK HERE

24th–26th Matlock Art Society
25th–26th Peak District Artisans
25th–26th Nottingham Society of Artists
25th–26th Wingerworth Art Group