Painting of coastal headland

27 September – 2 November 2025

Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society Annual Open Exhibition

Free entry

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

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.

For details on how to submit works for consideration please see the WHOBIDARTS website.