Black Severn Angel - Paintings by Pete Hoida
Saturday 4 May to Sunday 2 June
Pete Hoida lived in Brownshill, just outside Stroud, from 1974 until his death in 2023. His studio sits behind the house, overlooking the Toadsmoor Valley and across to Minchinhampton Common. The Gloucestershire countryside had a significant influence on his paintings, not withstanding their abstract nature. Having been brought up on the Wirral, between the Dee and Mersey rivers, Pete was particularly drawn to the Severn estuary with its vast skies and wide calm at full tide.
The paintings in this exhibition have been chosen by his widow Caroline, and showcase works spanning 1993 to 2022, several of which are being exhibited for the first time.
Please note: the whole museum and art gallery will be CLOSED on 14, 15, 16, 17 and 24 May for essential maintenance works (installation of new air source heating system). Apologies for any disappointment.
Thursday & Friday Evening Lates: the Gallery & Walled Garden will be open 6pm to 8.30pm on Thursdays 9, 10, 30 & 31 May, free entry, drinks available to buy, come enjoy a relaxed ‘after hours’ visit.
Poetry Evening on Thursday 23 May, details to be announced.
Open Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 11am – 4.30pm.
