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Black Severn Angel - Paintings by Pete Hoida


  • The Museum in the Park Stratford Park, Stratford Road Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GL5 4AF United Kingdom (map)

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.

  • Closed on 14, 15, 16, 17 and 24 May for essential maintenance works (installation of new air source heating system). Apologies for any disappointment.

  • Evening openings on Thursdays 9, 10, 30 & 31 May, 6pm – 8.30pm.

  • Poetry Evening on Thursday 23 May, details to be announced.

  • Open Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 11am – 4.30pm.