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Article: Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society Annual Open 2025

Painting of coastal headland

Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society Annual Open 2025

27 September – 2 November 2025

Founded in 1922, the Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society (WHOBIDARTS) is a widely known and respected art society. Their annual exhibition has been held at The Burton since 1954 and remains their most important event and showpiece, with more than 300 selected works on display.

The Ken Doughty Prize is awarded to an outstanding artwork in the exhibition.

Image: Headland II by Jenny Smy, winner of the Ken Doughty Prize 2024