Art on the border - Marsland Valley: An illustrated talk by artist-curator Peter Stiles

Saturday 24 May 2025
2-3.30pm | Admission FREE
Advance booking recommended - places are limited

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A talk by Peter Stiles, local artist and curator of The Valley: Art on the border – a cultural history of Marsland, an exhibition which explores the fascinating story of Marsland, situated on the coastal border between Devon and North Cornwall.

From the visits by members of the Bloomsbury Group including Dora Carrington to Benjamin Britten, Ronald Duncan, James Ravilious and Gillian Ayres, the Valley has inspired wonderful art and literature, including recently unearthed letters from the First World War, written by a local woman to her fiancé serving in Palestine. The letters, which capture the essence of a time and place through the experience of a single local woman, are available as a short publication to accompany the exhibition and talk. An exhibition catalogue is also available, featuring paintings that include Dora Carrington’s Mrs Box, and captivating stories relating to the artists and writers who visited the area.

You may also like the following events from The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon:

• This month, 28th May, 10:00 am, Curious Creators: Family-friendly art & craft fun! in Barnstaple
• This month, 30th May, 05:00 pm, Exhibition launch event: The Valley: Art on the border - a cultural history of Marsland in Barnstaple
• This month, 31st May, 02:30 pm, Meet the Artists event: North Devon Arts in Barnstaple

Also check out other Arts events in Barnstaple, Exhibitions in Barnstaple, Literary Art events in Barnstaple.