Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society (WHOBIDARTS) is a widely known and respected art society with historic links to the Burton Art Gallery & Museum in Bideford, North Devon.
WHOBIDARTS exists for the encouragement of artists and anyone with an interest in art through the organisation of exhibitions and other activities. Members and Associates of WHOBIDARTS include painters, printmakers, sculptors, woodcarvers, potters and textile artists.
WHOBIDARTS’ annual exhibition at the Burton Art Gallery & Museum is the most important event and showpiece for the Society with more than 300 selected works on display.
The annual Exhibition for 2026 took place in the Spring. The next one will be from March 27th to May 9th 2027. Details about how to apply will be available here and on our facebook page in due course.
If you are interested in joining WHOBIDARTS please visit the page.
A copy of the Constitution of WHOBIDARTS is available here: