A R T S & C U LT U R E
The art of happiness
There are some exciting new changes afoot at The Burton at Bideford, as the gallery and museum leaps into a brave new world. Jo Rees got the lowdown on what’s worth a visit this season
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t’s well known that creativity and the arts makes people happy. Whether that’s getting into a flow state while creating a piece of art, taking time to visit a gallery to enjoy quiet contemplation of the work, or being entertained by musicians and performers.
So are you feeding your creative self? If you think that you could do with a little more nourishment, take a trip to Bideford where the Burton Art Gallery has been relaunched as The Burton At Bideford. This hub of creativity celebrates its 65th birthday this year and has just left the umbrella of Torridge District Council and launched out on its own as a charitable trust. So the Burton team now has the opportunity to inject even more creativity and oomph to its programme of high-end arts events and exhibitions.
Here are a few of this season’s must-sees: Burton’s 65th Anniversary 17 Sept–2 Nov Visit this vibrant exhibition celebrating 65 years of The Burton which tells its story through a fascinating collection of artefacts. From humble beginnings the Burton has grown to be the only purpose-built venue in the area on the north coast, between Bristol and St Ives, hosting exhibitions of national and international standing.
Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society - 94th Annual Open Exhibition 23 July–3 Sept For an eclectic and exciting mix of painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and 3D art don’t miss this exhibition. An institution on the north Devon art scene, the respected society has a knack of delivering the unexpected while fostering and nurturing the region’s finest artists.
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Clearing Later, by Judith Westcott, woodcut
