News

We're hiring: Craft Gallery Curator (Freelance)

The Burton is seeking a freelance curator to bring strategic, creative and commercial vision to the Craft Gallery at The Burton at Bideford, refreshing our approach to supporting makers.

Burton Futures school bursary applications now open

Following the success of our Big Give campaign, The Burton is excited to open the bursary application process for schools.

The Burton launches exclusive editioned print by Emma Stibbon RA

'Atlantic Edge' shows waves crashing onto Hartland rocks and is part of Emma’s new body of work about erosion on the North Devon coast.

The Burton Youth Collective visits Emma Stibbon's studio for an exclusive tour

The Burton Youth Collective went on an art road trip last weekend to visit artist Emma Stibbon RA at her studio at Spike Island in Bristol.

The Burton shortlisted for award at London Original Print Fair 2025

The prestigious Hallett Independent Acquisitions Award gives £8,000 to a UK museum or gallery to acquire prints for their collection.

Burton Futures fundraising campaign hits £10,000 target

We did it! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated so generously to the Burton Futures campaign last week and helped us exceed our target.

The Burton launches Big Give campaign to improve access to art

With many schools struggling to fund creative activities, Burton Futures aims to reduce the economic barriers to art education.

The Burton celebrates Bideford Pride with collaborative banner project

The Burton is celebrating Bideford Pride this year by creating a collaborative patchwork banner – and we need your help!

Florence Dwyer: 'Platters offer spaces for gathering, sharing and collecting'

Our Ceramic Artist in Residence Florence Dwyer tells us about the inspirations behind her new exhibition, Platter.

North Devon pottery acquisitions mix heritage and humour

Key ceramic pieces illustrating the heritage of North Devon pottery are now being exhibited in our museum following their acquisition at auction.

A look ahead to 2025 at The Burton

The Burton's Director Harriet Cooper introduces our 2025 programme and a new approach to our opening hours.

The Burton at Bideford trials new opening hours for 2025

From 6 January we will be closed on Mondays, but will open for one hour longer each day from Tuesday to Saturday.

New digital screen to boost tourist information service for Bideford

This week we unveiled a new digital information screen for tourists and visitors to the gallery.

Celebrate printmaking at the Other Worlds launch weekend

Join us for a series of printmaking talks and events on 10, 11 and 12 January celebrating our new exhibition Other Worlds.

Annual General Meeting

The Burton at Bideford's Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 12 December.

The Bideford Witch Trail launches this Halloween

This self-guided audio trail tells the stories of the last women executed for witchcraft in England

The Bideford Witch Trail

Listen along to be transported back in time to the late 1600s and the lives of Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles.

Artist call out for the Annual Friends Open Exhibition

Entry details are now available for the exhibition, which runs from 2 November to 23 December.

Jenny Smy wins Ken Doughty Prize at WHOBIDARTS exhibition

The prize is awarded to an outstanding artwork in the Westward Ho! & Bideford Art Society's Annual Open Exhibition at The Burton.

The Burton at Bideford appoints Harriet Cooper as Director

The Burton at Bideford has announced the appointment of Harriet Cooper as its new Director.

Westward Ho! & Bideford Art Society Annual Open Exhibition

A highlight of the North Devon arts calendar, the annual WHOBIDARTS show features work by both established and up-and-coming artists.

Book now for our summer art activity sessions

Our summer art activity sessions for children aged 8-13 are now available to book.

Blandine Anderson to exhibit new ceramic works at book signing event

Ceramic artist Blandine Anderson will be at The Burton next month to talk about her new book and exhibit a series of new ceramic works.

Open call for WHOBIDARTS annual exhibition

Entries are now open for the Westward Ho! & Bideford Art Society’s annual open exhibition, which takes place at The Burton from 24 August to 13 October.