The Hopewell Tour Des Arts, a celebrated weekend dedicated to showcasing the local art community, returns for its 17th year with an even more impressive lineup, according to the Hopewell Tour Des Arts and the Hopewell Valley (HV) Arts Council.
The tour takes place rain or shine on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support the Tour.
This self-guided tour offers art lovers a unique opportunity to choose their route, visit various venues, meet artists, and witness them working in their studios.
Along the way, enjoy the scenic Sourland Mountains, a picturesque backdrop without having to go more than a few miles from town.
In addition to individual studios, the tour includes several group locations including Highland Design Farm, Hopewell Train Station Freight Shed, Ottoburger, and Calvary Baptist Church of Hopewell. These creative hubs will host multiple artists, giving visitors the chance to experience a diverse range of artistic works in one stop.
The event also offers a chance to purchase local art at various price points, many of which are exceptionally affordable, allowing you to support the local art community while building your art collection.
This year, there is even more to appreciate. The tour will feature 60 plus local artists – nearly double previous years, giving visitors a wide range of artist styles and mediums to experience.
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 HV 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.
Details and this year’s tour map will be available several weeks in advance on both the HV Arts Council https://hvartscouncil.org/tourdesarts/ and Tour Des Arts websites https://www.hopewelltourdesarts.com/.
