The Westward Ho! and Bideford Art Society (WHOBIDARTS) 2025 exhibition will be held at the Burton Art Gallery & Museum in Bideford, North Devon from Saturday 27 September to Sunday 2 November 2025.

The timetable for anyone interested in applying to take part in the exhibition is as follows:

  • Application forms and Guidance Notes will be issued to WHOBIDARTS’ members and associates and made available here on Friday 1 August
  • Closing date for submission of application forms – midnight on Friday 5 September
  • Hand-in of work to the Burton on Friday 19 September and Saturday 20 September. Times to be confirmed
  • Selection Panel meets – Sunday 21 September
  • Hanging of work selected for the exhibition and compilation of catalogue – Monday 22 to Wednesday 24 September inclusive
  • Collection of work not selected for the exhibition Tuesday 23 and Wednesday 24 September
  • Private View – Friday 26 September – time to be confirmed
  • Exhibition opens to the public Saturday 27 September
  • Exhibition closes 1300 hours Sunday 2 November
  • Collection of unsold works between 1300 and 1500 hours, Sunday 2 November

These dates are subject to change. Any changes will be posted here.