The Burton at Bideford, art gallery & museum landed in Westward Ho! Over the weekend with The Burton Art Box (a converted horsebox). Pitching up on the green, we were offering a range of fun art activities. Despite the windy day and the occasional brief shower, over 200 people both locals and holiday makers alike [...]
Olivia, TJ and Ellie recently collected their Bronze Arts Award from the Burton at Bideford. They achieved their awards working on the Where’s Your Head At? project which included exploring the work of American photographer Diane Arbus and working to raise awareness of wellbeing & mental health in the Torridge, developing their photographic skills and [...]
The entrance of the Burton at Bideford is undergoing a makeover. The planters and seating area at the front of the building are being turned into ‘ships’ with a dazzle camouflage design. Dazzle camouflage, sometimes known as razzle dazzle or dazzle painting, was used in World War l on boats and ships. The design was invented by British artist Norman [...]
Inspired by these groundbreaking images, the Burton at Bideford would like to help a new generation of photographers.
We’re pleased to announce that ARTIST ROOMS Diane Arbus was successfully launched at the Burton at Bideford on Thursday March 16
Organisations from across north Devon congregated to brainstorm the development of a visionary creative hub for the region
A variety of organisations in North Devon have been invited to help shape the future of the art gallery and museum at a public consultation on November 15
To coincide with the Burton art gallery’s Quentin Blake “BFG in Pictures” exhibition this summer, a special outdoor cinema event will show the original animated BFG movie
From July 22 the Burton will be showcasing an exhibition of prints and aquatints by renowned artist, Sir Antony Gormley
If you’ve heard loud footsteps in north Devon recently, it’s because Sir Quentin Blake’s exhibition of BFG illustrations has galumphed its way into The Burton