Past Exhibitions

Brush and ink drawing of a horse from the 40th anniversary edition of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse by George Butler.

40 years of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse

22 May - 3 July 2023

Abstract image of figure looking out over estuary

The Permanent Collection Curated by Community Groups

22 May - 4 July 2023

Sculpture of human figure in the corner of a corner of a room with arms outstretched.

Revealing the Human Form: Sculpture From Leading British Artists

15 July - 5 September 2023

Brick by Brick

21 January - 18 March 2023

From Source to Sea – Sheila Hutchinson

A series of watercolours from the original 1951 exhibition and testament to the artist's love of nature, the local environment and the River Torridge.

A selection of puzzle jugs as part of the folk art exhibition

A Folk Art Tradition

This folk art exhibition explores the theme of ‘folk’ art found in The Burton’s ceramic collections.

Popalini and Jezando Wood-Fired In Japan

An exploration of the Japanese influence on the pots of local North Devon artists, Popalini and Jezando.

Seeds of Hope

All of us at the gallery sincerely hope that you, your families and friends have stayed safe and well during these strange and difficult times. We would like to invite you to visit our exhibiti...

Ackland & Edwards: Between The Lines Part 2

Judith Ackland and Mary Stella Edwards are synonymous with Bucks Mills and their cabin preserves the secrets of their beautiful artwork.

Estuary Reginald James Lloyd, b.1926, oil on board

Exhibitions

Where's Your Head @?

The highlight of a year-long project, this exhibition delves into the Burton’s permanent collection and introduces some of the highlights from a new perspective.