Ashbourne’s new Hopton Hall Gallery now open

Ashbourne’s new Hopton Hall Gallery is now open and running an
inaugural exhibition ‘Brushed Light: Atmospheric Watercolours’,
featuring artwork from local artists Roger Allen, Martin Sloman, Sue
Quinby, Cheryl Wilbraham, Mark Langley, Sarah Sutton, Tim Rose, Carol
Hill, Sarah EA Parkin and Ian Palmer Sculptures.

Owners and custodians of the Hopton Hall Estate, Chris and Andi Harvey,
chose an 18th century, Grade II listed building on St. John Street as
the home of their new gallery, with the aim of connecting centuries of
craftsmanship with the artists shaping today’s landscape.

The Gallery will offer an ever-changing programme of exhibitions and
events, and the opportunity for the local community to hire the space
for workshops.

Chris said: “This project really has been a labour of love. The
earliest known records of the property date back to 1770 and it’s
enjoyed several different lives as a butcher’s, clockmaker’s and as
a succession of drapers and outfitters. It’s such a characterful
building and we’ve worked hard to preserve as many features as we can
whilst renovating it to meet the needs of a 21st century art gallery.

“It’s been so exciting to see the Gallery come to life and we know
that it is in safe hands with our Gallery Director, Ruth Matthews, who
has also been instrumental in helping to build the success of our annual
Month of Art celebration in July. Ruth’s vision in selecting the most
talented artists for the Gallery means we now have a fabulous calendar
of exhibitions running until the end of May 2027! We’d like to invite
the people of Ashbourne and art lovers more widely to come along to take
a look.”

The Gallery is open for exhibitions from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am –
4pm.

Original contemporary artworks are available for purchase, in person at
the Gallery. Contemporary and antique artworks are also on sale at the
online shop.

More information on Hopton Hall Gallery is available at:
hoptonhallgallery.co.uk