Bringing people together through a bold and diverse range of music, conversation, art and culture.
Holt Art Projects is a new initiative that continues the artistic legacy of Holt Festival, which for more than fifteen years brought high-quality visual art, music and performance to Holt in North Norfolk. Read more.
Awards
2026
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Open to all career-stages, the Sir John Hurt Art Award celebrates excellence in contemporary art and is open to artists working across all forms of two-dimensional wall-based media, including painting, drawing, printmaking and mixed media. Shortlisted works demonstrate originality, strong visual impact and a high standard of artistic practice.
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The Mannington Nature Award celebrates artistic responses to landscape and the natural world. Including artists working in a variety of media, shortlisted works explore our relationship with nature, place and environment.
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The Charlotte Fraser Glass & Ceramic Award celebrates excellence in contemporary ceramic and glass practice. It recognises innovation, craftsmanship and original artistic vision. Shortlisted works demonstrate originality, strong material understanding and a high level of craftsmanship.
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The Helen Herbert Portrait Award celebrates the enduring power of portraiture to capture personality, presence and human connection. Established in 2026, it honours the legacy of Norfolk-based artist Helen Herbert, whose work explored the individuality of the people around her and the relationships that shape our lives.
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Established in 2026, the Benjamin Hall Photography Award celebrates photography of all genres as a powerful way of seeing and engaging with the world, recognising the role the medium plays in observing, recording and understanding people, places and events.
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The Sworders Emerging & Young Artist Awards celebrate the next generation of creative talent.
Events
2026
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Now past
As our very first event, it is no exaggeration to say that HAP was thrilled to present the world premiere of SummerSuite by Holt Festival founder, artistic director and alumni, Tony Britten. This magical work formed part of an evening of glorious music sung by award-winning, internationally acclaimed, and surely Britain’s finest group of consort singers, The Gesualdo Six directed by Owain Park.
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Shortlisted artists for our seven 2026 Awards will be exhibited in Holt.
Opening to the public: 20th July 2026
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HAP will host various additional events throughout the year. Read about Mary Blue’s upcoming outdoor sketching workshop on 22nd July: here
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Later Life Letter tells the story of Luke Wright’s adoption – the life he leads, and the one he might have done.
Wright navigates his audience through a warm and honest hour of poems and stand-up with the wit, pathos, and silliness that has made him one of the most popular live poets in England.
Expect raucous laughter, tear-stained cheeks, and a little smattering of drum n bass.
“His poems shoot arrows through the heart, or leave you dazzled by their virtuosity” ★★★★★ List