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Burton at Bideford

Name: Burton at Bideford
Address: The Burton Art Gallery, Kingsley Road, Bideford, EX392QQ, GB
Telephone: +441237471455
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Rating: 4.4

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A place for exhibitions, events and workshops. Free admission.

11/01/2025

Exciting news from our Environmental Commission Artist Andy Hughes: his film Shimmer is being screened online until 16 January at VRAL, part of the Milan Machinima Festival.

The screening includes an interview with Andy and Matteo Bittanti and is available to view at https://milanmachinimafestival.org/vral-screening

The film blends photography, archival footage, and video game imagery to explore pollution and climate change. It opens with scenes of a virtual planet, Devon’s River Torridge, and the video game Cyberpunk2077 Night City riverbank.

📷 Image from Shimmer © Andy Hughes

09/01/2025

Don't miss the final week of Jason Wason: A Journey through Clay and Culture.

Wason spent his formative years travelling throughout Europe, North Africa and Asia, and later worked at the Leach Pottery in Cornwall, where he refined his craft. He became a master of form and technique within the Leach legacy, fusing traditional craftmanship with his own creative, sculptural style. His works, which are frequently enormous in scale, often allude to ceremonial artefacts.

Jason Wason: A Journey through Clay and Culture runs until 13 January.

📷 Image by Jim Wileman

08/01/2025

Thanks to funding from Arts Council England we are starting work to upgrade our toilet facilities. The new design will feature four individual cubicles that can be used by anyone, which will improve accessibility for people with young children, disabilities or extra support needs.

The work begins on Monday and will last for approximately six weeks.

During this time we will have temporary toilets, including accessible and baby change facilities, situated outside our building for use during opening hours. These have been supplied by Exmoor Luxury Loos.

The toilet refurbishment work will be carried out by North Devon Bathrooms & Heating Ltd, with Bideford-based Windows Direct replacing the windows to improve energy efficiency.

If you are planning a visit and would like more details about the temporary facilities please do call us on 01237 471455 or email [email protected]

Read more about the ACE funding award here: https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/ace-funding-sustainability/

06/01/2025

Book now for our Artist Talks taking place this weekend as part of the launch of our Other Worlds: New Works from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.

Juncture with Ian Rawlinson
Saturday 11 January | 3pm | £5
Book at the gallery, call 01237 471455 or via https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/exhibitions-activities/artist-talk-juncture-by-ian-rawlinson/

Printmaking Today with Hilary Paynter, Leonie Bradley and David Robertson
Sunday 12 January | 2pm | £10/£8 concessions
Book at the gallery, call 01237 471455 or via https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/exhibitions-activities/artist-talk-printmaking-today/

📷 Image: Tree Tunnel by David Robertson

03/01/2025

OPENING HOURS UPDATE

If you are planning a visit to The Burton please note that we are trialling new opening hours from 6 January.

Monday: Closed (Café du Parc open as normal)
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am–5pm
Sunday: 11am–4pm

This change will allow us to better align with busy visitor times, giving us an opportunity to explore new programmes for families after school and for groups who need a quieter setting for their visit.

We will be monitoring how the trial goes through 2025 and welcome visitor feedback.

Café du Parc will remain open on Mondays, offering drinks, cakes and a lunch menu.

Read more about the change at https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/the-burton-at-bideford-trials-new-opening-hours-2025/

01/01/2025

Join us on Friday 10 January, 6pm-8pm, for the preview of Other Worlds: New Works from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers.

This exhibition of contemporary printmaking brings together new work by 52 members of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers, introducing an eclectic range of personal, ecological, architectural and even psychedelic realms. There is also a programme of printmaking talks, events and workshops - see https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/whats-on-at-the-burton/exhibitions-activities/ for details.

Other Worlds runs from 11 January - 1 March 2025. Free entry.

📷 Image: Julia's Gaze by Richenda Court

30/12/2024

Thank you to everyone who entered the raffle at the recent Friends Annual Open Exhibition. The winner was Helen Sheard, who won a watercolour by renowned Bideford artist James Paterson.

As a teenager Helen attended art classes taught by James Paterson and is a huge fan of his work. She is a friend of his son Rob (who created the beautiful stained glass window in The Burton in memory of his father) and his daughter-in-law Rachel, and has frequently helped them look after his great-grandson Edward.
So the prize is going to a good home where it will be well-loved!

Thank you to The Friends of The Burton for organising. For more details about The Friends see https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/become-a-friend-of-the-burton/

22/12/2024

If you're looking for a book for an art lover, our Learning and Engagement Manager Carole recommends 'Ritual Ecstasy of the Modern' by Yinka Shonibare CBE, whose exhibition Modern Spiritual took place at The Burton earlier this year.

"We have so many fantastic books at The Burton,” says Carole. "This one is especially beautiful, with the brightly coloured tactile cloth cover and the wonderful reproductions of Yinka’s prints inside. It also has a fascinating interview with the artist where he talks about his processes and inspirations."

Don't forget we are open until 4pm on Christmas Eve for all your last-minute shopping needs! 🎁

21/12/2024

Please note that Café du Parc will reopen on Tuesday 7 January ☕🥐

20/12/2024

We still have some spaces available on our Art 4 Home Ed programme for learners aged 8-11.

These weekly workshops offer an opportunity for young people learning outside of school settings to explore a variety of artistic media and approaches alongside an experienced art educator, and work towards an Arts Award.

📅 Mondays 13, 20, 27 January | 10, 17, 24 February | 3, 10 March
🕙 10am-12pm
💰 £100 for 8 sessions (payable in advance)
🔗 For more details call the gallery on 01237 471455, email [email protected] or see https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/exhibitions-activities/art-4-home-ed/

📷 Image by student Alexander

17/12/2024

One person who's going to be disappointed on Christmas morning is Kath, our Finance Officer. She has fallen in love with this pig in our current Friends exhibition but sadly it has already been snapped up.

'Pork' by Dawn Drew will be off to its new home when the exhibition closes this weekend. But there are still some beautiful artworks remaining that would make a unique Christmas gift. Come and fall in love with something special ❤

16/12/2024

Join ceramicist Blandine Anderson in the Craft Gallery this Saturday 21 December, 11am-1pm, in the last of our series of Meet the Maker events.

Blandine will be sharing insights into her artistic practice, inspirations and techniques. We also have copies of her book Both Sides available to purchase.

This is a free drop-in event - no need to book.

(This event was originally planned for the weekend of Storm Darragh and had to be cancelled at the last minute, so we are grateful to Blandine for rearranging her schedule!)

📷 Image: Jim Wileman

15/12/2024

The Burton at Bideford is a charity and we rely on fundraising and donations to remain free. We have an opportunity to receive £1,000 from Benefact Group's Movement For Good campaign this month - but we need your vote by 19 December to make it happen!

Please vote for us at https://movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1165520&ct=heritage_arts

14/12/2024

Buying a gift for a teenager? Last week we let the Burton Youth Collective loose in the shop to choose something for their Christmas lists, and they all wanted these Legami pens. They come in a range of animals at a stocking-friendly price of £2.50.

Will it be llama or lion? Bee or bear? Maybe leave it up to Santa...

13/12/2024

Join us in the Craft Gallery this weekend for our final Meet the Maker events and find out more about the artists, skills and techniques behind the art and crafts we sell. These are free drop-in events.

Saturday 14 December:
11am-1pm Ania Wawrzkowicz - Jewellery
2pm-4pm Helyne Jennings - Textile art

Sunday 15 December:
11am-1pm Judith Westcott - Printmaking
2pm-4pm Merlyn Chesterman - Printmaking

📷 Image: Jim Wileman

11/12/2024

Some dates for your new 2025 diaries! Other Worlds: New Works from the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers opens on Saturday 11 January and we have a busy launch weekend to celebrate.

Exhibition Preview
Come along to celebrate the opening of the show - everyone welcome.
📅 Friday 10 January
🕙 6pm-8pm
💰 Free - drop in event

Meet the Printmakers
This event features Merlyn Chesterman, Ruth Uglow, Michelle Griffiths and Jim Anderson, who will be sharing insights into their work and demonstrating their techniques.
📅 Saturday 11 January
🕙 10am-4pm
💰 Free - drop in event
🔗 For more details see https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/exhibitions-activities/meet-the-printmakers/

Artist Talk: Juncture with Ian Rawlinson
Ian Rawlinson’s talk will discuss film making, printmaking and memory, and how the subtlety of developing ideas through the filter of memory is intertwined with the technical aspects of printmaking.
📅 Saturday 11 January
🕙 3pm
💰 £5
🔗 Book now on 01237 471455 or at https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/exhibitions-activities/artist-talk-juncture-by-ian-rawlinson/

Artist Talk: Printmaking Today with Hilary Paynter, Leonie Bradley and David Robertson
Hilary, Leonie and David will share insights into their individual practices before embarking on a conversation about printmaking today: where it has come from and its future.
📅 Sunday 12 January
🕙 2pm
💰 £10/£8 concessions
🔗 Book now on 01237 471455 or at https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/exhibitions-activities/artist-talk-printmaking-today/

Feeling inspired? We are also running a series of printmaking workshops in January and February - book now at https://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/whats-on-at-the-burton/exhibitions-activities/

📷 Image: Details from Eclipse by Ruth Uglow

10/12/2024

What are our staff hoping to find under the tree on Christmas morning? 🎄

Operations and Front of House Coordinator Nathalie is a fan of these craft boxes by Kikkerland - "They're beautifully packaged and are a great way to try out a new craft!"

Don't forget we're open until 8pm this Thursday 12 December for our Late Night Shopping event, with 10% off all purchases over £10 🎁

09/12/2024

One of first artworks you see when entering our current RJ Lloyd exhibition is 'Estuary' (1992). It encompasses many of themes in Lloyd's work, and we explored the image in detail on our YouTube channel back in 2020 - see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df2ScOLCYTg

Don't miss the opportunity to see it in person - the exhibition runs until 24 December. Free entry.

Address

The Burton Art Gallery, Kingsley Road
Bideford
EX392QQ

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441237471455

Website

http://www.burtonartgallery.co.uk/

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Join our Exhibitions and Collections Manager Warren Collum this Sunday 1 December at 2pm for a curator tour of our RJ Lloyd exhibition. Warren has worked closely with Lloyd’s family to present many rarely shown works in this exhibition. Come along to hear about the themes and inspirations in Lloyd’s art, his collaborations with other artists, and his life and legacy in Bideford. Book your place now via our website – link in bio. #Bideford #burtonatbideford #rjlloyd #exhibition #art #curator #curatortour #modernbritishart #devon #northdevon #whatsonnorthdevon

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What is the BYC?! Believe Your Capacity Be Your Creative Become Your Content Beat your Celery?! Burton Youth Collective of course! We kicked off the second year of the BYC last night by creating a manifesto.. and having fun thinking of other things BYC could stand for… Butter Your Crumpets anyone?! Bendy Yoga Competition?! Back Yard Chaos?! Join us! We’d love to grow the group this year so if you’re between 15-21 year old and love art - get in touch! We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday evening. And any suggestions for what BYC could stand for pop them in the comments! Thanks to @quietbritishaccent for the inspiration. #burtonyouthcollective #youngpeople #creativeyouthgroup #thingstodoinnorthdevon #letscreate #youthboard

Join animator and artist Hector K-B for a day of character creation and storytelling on Thursday 29 August at The Burton. This active session will involve foraging for character inspiration outside, sculpting models out of plasticine, storyboarding and stop-motion animation! 📅 Thursday 29 August ⏰10am-3pm 💰 £30 🔗 Book at the gallery, call 01237 471455 or via our website - see link in bio. Please note that bookings via Eventbrite incur a booking fee. If a day is showing as sold out online, please call the gallery as we may still have availability. #bideford #burtonatbideford #youngartists #northdevon #whatsonnorthdevon #devonwithkids #arts #crafts #kidscrafts #summerschool #animation

Our shop has a new range of photography books, postcards and gifts for sale to celebrate #bidefordphotomonth, including books by current exhibitors Martin Parr and Robert Darch. Take home some inspiration!

TISH - A film by Paul Sng

'If you want to photograph the tribe, you've got to be part of the tribe' - Tish Murtha Join us for a special Photomonth screening of Tish (15) at Kingsley School, Bideford on Sunday 5 May. Tish dedicated her life to documenting the impact of Thatcherism in the North East of England, an area which suffered much poverty from the closing down of factories and mines. There are many parallels to North Devon, which has suffered a similiar loss of industry through the fall of shipbuilding and fishing. The film not only highlights the impact of such loss to these areas but also the struggle of a photographer who fails to make a living through telling these important stories, unable to escape the poverty and inequality she exposed. 🔗 For more information and tickets see https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bidefordcinema/t-qjkzzpz 🎬Trailer courtesy of Modern Films

The Burton Youth Collective have had a day out in London to visit Tate Modern. They were welcomed by the awesome Tate Collective Producers and shown round Capturing the Moment and some of the permanent exhibits, including the tanks. Too short to take it all in but back on the train tired and inspired… Thanks to @artistrooms @tate @tatecollective #burtonyouthcollective #youth #tatemodern #tiredandinspired #modernart #dayoutinlondon #capturingthemoment

Less than three weeks remain to visit our latest show - The Friends Annual Open Bursting with artwork from many talented local artists, it is not to be missed. Artwork on display in this exhibition is available to purchase. On display until April 7. FREE ENTRY #art #artgallery #museum #northdevon #bideford

COMING SOON! May is Bideford Photomonth! Look out for information on exciting exhibitions, workshops, talks and activities all round the town, including the Burton, the Pannier Market and Northam Burrows. And we need you! We’d like to collect as many photographs as possible on the theme of rural life. Post them on here using the hashtag #ruralconnections to have your chance of your photograph being on a screen in the gallery. #photography #photographyexhibitons #photographyfestival #martinparr #northdevon #thingsrodoinnorthdevon #bideford #torridge #ruralconnections #jamesravilious #beaford