About h.Art
h.Art 2026 - Saturday 5th to Sunday 13th September
Herefordshire Art Week - A celebration of Local Creativity
Across Herefordshire and its neighbouring borders, hundreds of artists open their doors to share their work.
Herefordshire Art Week is a nine day art trail open to all. Artists, craftmakers and creative businesses open their private studios daily from 11am - 5pm. Galleries put on special events, whilst groups get together to put on one-off exhibitions, in a wonderful mix of interesting venues.
Since 2002, h.Art has been a highlight of Herefordshire’s cultural calendar. Starting the first Saturday of every September, this county-wide trail offers a rare glimpse into the creative process. Best of all, most venues offer free admission, making the h.Art trail the perfect day out.
Whether you are looking to discover new talent, commission a bespoke piece, or simply enjoy a personal encounter with some of the UK's finest makers, h.Art offers a high-quality, memorable experience.
Stay Connected
Our website promotes participating artists year-round, so you can keep up with your favourites long after the trail ends.
h.Art is really special for art lovers, promising personal encounters with some of the UK's finest artists and makers in the intimacy of their own homes and studios. Discovering new work, as well as being able to buy or commission, all direct with the artists.
Your feedback
Please let us know what you think and feel about h.Art, by completing the short visitor questionnaire on the link found here. You may be the lucky winner of the annual prize draw. We pull out one completed questionnaire, the winner receives a voucher for £100 to spend with a participating artist. If you prefer to communicate directly you can contact us by email here. We welcome your comments and they help shape the event year on year.
Images, top to bottom: Stacey Mutkin, Photography, Chrispin Thornton Jones, Painting, On the Cat's Back, Clare de la Torre, Agate & Silver Necklace
Background
h.Art was founded in 2002 as part of Herefordshire Council's 'Creative Industry' programme, The vision for h.Art was to: Offer personal life enhancing experiences through art, whilst stimulating a vibrant local economy. Managed by Mel Potter from its inception, it was subsequently part of Brightstripe, Cultural Health CIC from 2013 to 2017. Before continuing as an independent organisation h.Artists Ltd as it continues today. Mel handed over to Sarah-Jane Lincoln for 2026.
h.Art has the valuable support from the Advisory Group; Amanda Wright, Claudia Petley, Mark Sanderson, Allison Dumbrell and Sian Gibbs. All involved in the arts in various ways, mostly as practising artists and designers themselves, they offer experience, advice and support, whilst representing the artists for h.Art. Herefordshire Art Week is self funded by the participating artists and venues.