The Hopewell Tour Des Arts, a weekend dedicated to showcasing the local art community, returns for its 17th year with an even more impressive lineup.
The tour is to take place rain or shine on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support the tour.
The self-guided tour offers art lovers a unique opportunity to choose a route, visit various venues, meet artists, and witness them working in their studios. In addition to individual studios, the tour includes several group locations, including at Highland Design Farm, Hopewell Train Station Freight Shed, Ottoburger, and Calvary Baptist Church of Hopewell.
These creative hubs host multiple artists, giving visitors the chance to experience a range of artistic works in one stop. The event also offers visitors a chance to purchase local art at various price points.
This year, the tour will feature more than 60 local artists, nearly double the number of previous years.
Founded in 2007 by fine jewelry designer Beth Judge, gallery owner Ruth Morpeth and designer Sean Mannix — owner of Highland Design Farm — the event aims to unify the artist community and foster a culture of creativity and engagement.
This is the first year Hopewell Tour Des Arts and the Hopewell Valley Arts Council are teaming together to present the Tour. As part of this collaboration, the Tour will operate under the HV Arts Council’s oversight, providing event and marketing support, and enabling patrons to support the tour with tax-deductible donations.
A complete list of participating artists is online at the Tour Des Arts website.
Don Campbell, Tour Des Arts participating artist, at his Hopewell Valley studio.,
