The charming Georgian market town of Holt in Norfolk, where galleries, cafés, restaurants and independent shops thrive, is proud to once again be resuming its role as host of East Anglia’s celebration of creativity this summer. Festival Director, Anwen Hurt, has created another jam packed programme of outstanding entertainment for this year’s event that will run from Thursday 20 July - Saturday 29 July.
Among the guest attendees are renowned comedians Rich Wilson and Julian Clary, poetry from James Mcdermott and Luke Wright plus a diverse line up of musical artists from county favourites Peter Donohoe, Harriet Mackenzie and Toyah to free family friendly fun with Mad Dog Mcrea.
For another year running, we are delighted to show our support through the highly regarded annual Sir John Hurt & Sworders Art Prizes which will be offered along side the new Charlotte Fraser Ceramics & Glass Prize. To view the shortlisted artists accross the various categories, visit this link.
Sir John Hunt Self Portrait
The Sir John Hurt Art Prize and Sworders Art Prizes are integral to the festival celebrations with shortlist exhibitions running from Thursday 20 July - Saturday 29 July
The Prizes on offer in 2023 are:
The Sir John Hurt Art Prize - £2,000
The Charlotte Fraser Ceramics Prize - £1,000
The Sworders Prize for Emerging Artists - £750 and a commission free exhibition at The Gallery, Holt
The Sworders Prize for Young Artists - £500
WINNER OF THE SIR JOHN HURT ART PRIZE 2022
Mary Whitlock
'Time to Party'
Oil on canvas
WINNER OF THE SIR JOHN HURT ART PRIZE 2022
Kate Giles
'In the Wake of Wind. Scudding Sun' [West Acre]
oil on canvas
The entries for the various prizes are now closed apart from the Sworders Prize for Young Artists which has been moved to November. Closing date is midnight Sunday 12th November. The shortlist exhibition will be held between Sunday 3rd and Sunday 10th December at The Venue, Kerridge Way, Holt, NR25 6DN. The winners announcement will be at 3pm on Sunday 10th December.
Entry fee - £5
The shortlist exhibition will be held between Thursday 20th – Saturday 29th July at Glandford Studios, Manor Farm Barns, Glandford, Nr Holt, NR25 7JP. Opening times daily between 10am and 5pm. Artworks may be offered for sale during the event.
The winners will be announced at 6pm on Sunday 23 July in St Andrew’s Church and live on Youtube.
For more information about the prizes, the judging panel, and how to enter, please visit http://www.holtfestival.org/artprizes/