October Half Term Activities

We've got lots going on this October Half Term, the Burton Bag of Brilliance (free self-guided activity for families), film screening of Horrid Henry, Lantern Making drop in sessions (24th, 26th, 28th), Children’s Workshops - making the giant Ship Lantern ready for the Lantern Parade on the 28th. Click on the calendar for more details.

If you've made a lantern  and are participating in the parade click here to find out more

Celebrating our 60th

Join us in celebrating 60 years of the Burton by joining in one of our many anniversary events; Hubert Coop Talk and Tour, Lantern Parade, In Camera Snowdon exhibition and the Friends celebrating 60 event. All welcome

Photographic Portrait Competition launched with North Devon Journal

Coming to the Burton this Autumn, an exhibition by Lord Snowdon, In Camera: Snowdon and the World of British Art, to celebrate we've teamed up with the North Devon Journal to host a photographic portrait competition. Click here for further details.

Talk and Tour: Trevor Price

Looking for Volunteers to lead Kids Krate - Under 5’s activities

We are looking for volunteers to help us deliver our Under 5's Art and Craft activity - Kids Krate - which runs every Friday from 1 - 3pm. If you think you've got what it takes and want to find out more about volunteering at the Burton, including an interview with Lisa Pow - Kids Krate volunteer -  click here for more information.

Meet the Pots 2011

10th September, 10.30am - 1.30pm, Free
Drop-in Session
Part of Heritage Open Days 2011 - Another chance to view some of the pieces from our Ceramics Collection currently not on display. An informal and friendly drop-in session designed to 'meet and and handle the pots' up close, whilst learning more about the heritage and importance of the local ceramics industry. The day will include activities for children, plus a chance to investiagte our new Puzzle Jugs Loan Box. All welcome from 5 to 75+ old, Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

40 Artists: 80 Drawings - Talk and Tour

40 Artists: 80 Drawings opens on 10th September, at 2pm, with a Talk and Tour led by Yvonne Crossley, Director of the Drawing Gallery - all welcome.

Forthcoming Workshops

Sign up to Alison Nicholson's Textile & Mixed Media Landscapes workshop on the 3rd September and be inspired by the work in the Westward Ho! & Bideford Art Society's exhibition. For more information on this workshop or any other accompanying our forthcoming programme  click here.

Robert Race – Automata - delayed opening

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Robert Race showcase will not be on display until Friday 8th July. Apologies for any inconvenience this causes.

July - December 2011 Exhibitions and Events programme

Click here to download a PDF of the July - December 2011 Exhibitions and Events programme.