Black Severn Angel - Paintings by Pete Hoida
Saturday 4 May to Sunday 2 June 2024
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.
Accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue with a new essay by Matt Dennis (available to buy from the museum shop).
Private View Saturday 4 May 2pm - 4pm: drop in and join us for opening drinks
Open Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 11am – 4.30pm
Thursday & Friday Evening Lates: the Gallery, Walled Garden & Museum displays will be open 6pm to 8.30pm on Thursdays 9, 10, 30 & 31 May, free entry, drinks available to buy, come and enjoy a relaxed ‘after hours’ visit.
Poetry Evening on Thursday 23 May
Collage & Mixed Media Workshop for Adults Sunday 26 May 2pm - 4pm (booking required)
Drop-in Family Workshop on Thursday 30 May 11am - 3pm
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.
