# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Art in the Nave - 8th Annual Arts Festival - Hemel Hempstead
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Art in the Nave Returns to Hemel Hempstead This August Bank Holiday

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire – Art in the Nave, Hemel Hempstead’s much-loved annual visual arts festival, returns to St Mary’s Church in the Old Town from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2026. Now in its eighth year, this three-day event continues to grow as a highlight of the Hertfordshire arts calendar, attracting artists and visitors from across the region.

Open daily from 11.00am to 5.00pm, the festival transforms the historic 12th-century church into a vibrant gallery space. Visitors can browse and purchase a wide range of original artwork, including paintings, textiles, ceramics, glass, handmade jewellery, and silverware, all created by talented local artists.

“Art in the Nave is a genuine celebration of creativity and community,” said curator Brian Doran. “It brings together artists, residents, and visitors in one of Hemel’s most beautiful and historic settings, creating a welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for everyone.”

Artists across Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties will exhibit their work in the the festival offers a valuable opportunity to showcase and sell directly to an engaged audience, with many exhibitors returning year after year.

The event is designed to appeal to all, from serious collectors to families looking for an enjoyable Bank Holiday outing. Entry is by suggested donation of £2 for adults, with free admission for under 16s. Light refreshments will be available throughout the weekend.

Art in the Nave also supports local and international charitable causes. This year’s beneficiaries are:

Liberty Tea Rooms, Hemel Hempstead

UK Langa Township Pre-School Trust (supporting education in South Africa)

Friends of St Mary’s (supporting the preservation of the historic church)

Artists, volunteers, and potential sponsors are warmly invited to get involved. 

For more information, to apply as an exhibitor, or to offer support, please contact  artinthenave@gmail.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hemel-hempstead/art-in-the-nave-8th-annual-arts-festival-hemel-hempstead/200030544979134
- **Event Categories**: Art, Festivals, Nonprofit, fine-arts, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200030544979134?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hemel+hempstead-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hemel Hempstead
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: St Marys Church Hemel Hempstead
- **lat**: 51.760011419373
- **long**: -0.47287619078903
- **full address**: St Marys Church Hemel Hempstead, 66 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AQ, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Art in the Nave - 8th Annual Arts Festival - Hemel Hempstead being held?
  - **A:** Art in the Nave - 8th Annual Arts Festival - Hemel Hempstead takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at St Marys Church Hemel Hempstead, 66 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3AQ, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Art in the Nave - 8th Annual Arts Festival - Hemel Hempstead is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hemel Hempstead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Art in the Nave - 8th Annual Arts Festival - Hemel Hempstead sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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