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Art Commissions now open for prestigious new development

One of North Devon’s most significant development projects for many years is now calling for local artists to take part in a competition for its Public Art Commissions.  

The annual Christmas Open: handing-in days for selection announced

Open to local artists, both professional and amateur. If you're interested in submitting work, please read the terms and conditions and complete the entry form before bringing your work in to the g...

The story behind our 70th birthday Food Is Art commission

To celebrate our 70th birthday, we commissioned a work of art from student and Bideford-born artist, Alice Guymer. Read her story here.

The story behind The Burton Birthday Biscuit

Be inspired by the story behind our 70th birthday biscuit commission! Biscuits from Bideford's own Biscuit Fairy are available from the gallery shop at a suggested donation price of £2.00.

New exhibition at the Jill Rousseau Gallery supports The Burton's educational work

Beach4Art is a new exhibition at the Jill Rousseau Gallery in Bideford. All gallery commissions will generously go towards supporting The Burton's educational work. Open 1st - 9th October.

Their Royal Highnesses Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit The Burton

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall visit The Burton in celebration of the gallery's 70th anniversary.

Exclusive 'after hours' exhibition visits for those in face coverings

Enjoy a visit to the gallery after hours in a face covering and alongside others in a face covering. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm, from Tuesday 27th July,

The Burton Art Box is back on the road!

The Burton Art Box is back on the road from Saturday 24th July!

The Burton's collaboration with North Devon Against Domestic Abuse

The Burton collaborates with NDADA - North Devon Against Domestic AbuseWe firmly believe that art has the ability to transform lives and that being creative can support mental wellbeing. Over the l...

Folk art exhibitions at The Burton, Bideford

Visit the Burton's folk art exhibitions and enjoy a collection spanning many different mediums and emotions.Including some works never seen in a gallery before, the Burton's two folk exhibitions re...

How you can support small businesses this Christmas

It's never been more important to support small businesses, especially those which rely on the Christmas period to generate much of their revenue for the year. There are so many wonderful small, l...

The Burton's Latest Environmental Commission now on Display

Plastic in the Landscape - Frances GynnThe Burton's latest environmental commission launched over the weekend ahead of the latest government lockdown. The new work will be on display at the Burton ...

Burton at Bideford included in regional showcase of the 2020 Achates Philanthropy Prize

The Burton at Bideford has been chosen as one of the three cultural organisations for the South West to be included in the regional showcase of the 2020 Achates Philanthropy Prize! The Achates Phil...

Major exhibition ‘An English Eye’ by James Ravilious acquired by the Burton at Bideford

The Burton at Bideford is delighted to announce the recent acquisition of major exhibition 'An English Eye' by renowned artist-photographer James Ravilious to add to its Permanent Collections. The ...

Frances Gynn appointed for environmental commission

We're delighted to announce the recent appointment of Frances Gynn RWA as our 2020 environmental artist commission. The commission will include a number of works studying the subject of contemporar...

The Burton set to reopen with two new exhibitions

The Burton at Bideford art gallery and museum is delighted to bereopening their doors following the latest government updates. Opening on July4 with new safety and social distancing measures in pla...

Hello World: A TransCultural Exchange

On June 20, 2020 – the summer/winter solstice, the longest/shortest day of the year –TransCultural Exchange invites people everywhere to join Hello World's(virtual) trekaround the globe. Visitors c...

Flags of Hope

At the start of lock down, The Burton at Bideford launched a new online project 'Seeds of Hope' to help spread a little hope, joy and optimism during these difficult and uncertain times. Launched o...

The Burton – “Seen in Isolation” commission - Freya Gabie

The Burton at Bideford is delighted to announce the appointment of Freya Gabie for a new artist commission which will culminate in an exhibition in gallery two later this year. 'Scrutinising distan...

Burton Seeds of Hope

The Burton at Bideford has launched a new online project 'Seeds of Hope' to help spread hope, joy and optimism during these difficult and uncertain times. Launched on the Burton's social media page...

Showcasing local young talent online at the ever-popular Schools Exhibition

Bursting with colour and creativity, the Burton at Bideford Annual Schools Exhibition is always a firm favourite. This year because of the current lockdown the exhibition will be displayed online f...

Juneau Projects Exhibition Now Open

The Burton's latestexhibition 'The Most Faithful Bearer of Man's Message' is now open in therecently updated gallery 3 (previously the Ceramics Gallery). Created by theirartists in residence Juneau...

Matisse, Picasso and Hockney come to the Burton

The Printed Line – An Arts Council Collection Touring exhibitionThe Printed Line opened at Burton at Bideford on January 11, showcasing work by artists including David Hockney, Henri Matisse, Pablo...

Michael Morpurgo visits the Burton

Story-telling, poetry, singing and inspiring words. On Saturday 19th October, The Burton at Bideford held a young people's event at the Michael Morpurgo: A Lifetime in Stories exhibition. Attended ...