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The Burton announced as a Freelands Awards 2026 winner

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Arundhati Saraswatula appointed as our Ceramics Curatorial Fellow

Arundhati Saraswatula appointed as our Ceramics Curatorial Fellow

We are thrilled to appoint Arundhati Saraswatula as the recipient of our new Curatorial Fellowship in Ceramics, thanks to the generous support of The Headley Trust. This post is the first of two Fe...

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It Used to be So Different Here

It Used to be So Different Here

20 November - 24 December 2026

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The Friends of The Burton Annual Open

The Friends of The Burton Annual Open

7 November - 22 December

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Workshops & Events

Sip & Sketch
Events

Sip & Sketch

Tuesday 24 November | 6pm - 8pm

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Make a Handmade Book
Workshops

Make a Handmade Book

Saturday 21 November | 10.30am - 3.30pm

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Fused Glass  Christmas Decoration
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Fused Glass Christmas Decoration

Sunday 22 November | 11am - 1pm or 1.30 - 3.30pm

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The Burton at Bideford celebrates 75 years with ‘Let’s Clay!’, bringing Northern Devon’s ceramic heritage to life.

The Burton at Bideford celebrates 75 years with ‘Let’s Clay!’, bringing Northern Devon’s ceramic heritage to life.

This October, The Burton at Bideford marks its 75th anniversary by transforming its galleries into a working ceramics studio, including the first firing of its ‘Kiln in the Park’ in 13 years.

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Westward Ho! Public Art Project

Westward Ho! Public Art Project

Expres­sions of inter­est for a new pub­lic art com­mis­sion in West­ward Ho!, a vibrant vil­lage on the Atlantic coast. 

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Burton Futures Bursaries: Call for Applications!

Burton Futures Bursaries: Call for Applications!

Burton Futures, our award-winning art education programme, is once again open for applications from schools and established home education groups.

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