Independent Arts News Reporting Hopewell Tour Des Arts Returns with New Welcome Center at Historic Train Station
Reported Wednesday, September 17, 2026
Pictured Above: Mural at Highland Design Farm 2024 Tour Des Arts Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: HOPEWELL, NEW JERSEY
Hopewell Tour Des Arts 2025 takes place on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. Admission is free, with donation encouraged.
Hopewell, NJ – The Hopewell Tour Des Arts hosted by the Hopewell Valley Arts Council, returns for its 18th year on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28. This cornerstone event is a weekend long celebration of the region’s thriving art scene, featuring more than 50 local artists across multiple venues. Admission is free, with donations encouraged to support the Tour.
Visitors can create their own route, exploring individual studios and group locations, while meeting artists. Along the way, the scenic Sourland Mountains provide a picturesque backdrop.
The 2025 Tour showcases an extraordinary range of styles and mediums – from painting and sculpture, to jewelry and photography. Live entertainment will be featured at each group location – Highland Design Farm, Hopewell Railroad Station, and Cavalry Baptist Church.
New this year, the historic Hopewell Train Station will serve as the Tour’s Welcome Center, where visitors can pick up maps, ask questions, and enjoy the One Piece Show – a special exhibition featuring one work from each participating artist.
“The Tour is all about connection between artists, neighbors and visitors”, said Luna Sconty, Co-Chair of the Tour. “Whether you’re a first-time attendee or you’ve been visiting for all 18 years, there’s always something fresh and inspiring to discover.”
The tour provides the perfect opportunity to purchase original art at a wide range of prices, allowing guests to support local artists while starting or expanding their collections.
Founded in 2007 by jewelry designer Beth Judge, gallery owner Ruth Morpeth, and designer Sean Mannix of Highland Design Farm, the Hopewell Tour Des Arts was
created to unite the artist community and foster creativity, collaboration and public engagement.
Hopewell Tour Des Arts 2025 takes place on Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, from 11 am to 5 pm, rain or shine. Admission is free, with donation encouraged.
Full details, entertainment lineup and the Tour map will be posted in early September at www.hopewelltourdesarts.org.
