Since 2025, Steve des Landes has been Artist in Residence at the Williamson. With a studio in our Art Room, his intention starting the residency was to work on larger-scale paintings. He will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening, 6 - 8:30pm. Between...
The Williamson possesses a small but notable collection of woodblock prints in the Japanese Ukiyo-e style. These were made by some of the most important names in the period, from Hiroshige to Hokusai. Their motifs of flat perspectives, high vantage points, and bold colour distinctions,...
'I love to create, design, draw, scrawl and doodle, which lends itself nicely to a visual representation of the world around me. My work is a constantly evolving process. Observational drawing is key to all the work I create. I make a daily habit of...
The Williamson is proud to present an exhibition by Birkenhead born Pete Hoida. He lived in the area until the age of 4. He and his parents lived with his grandparents in Glover Street, before moving to the newly built Woodchurch Estate. His grandfather...
“Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion” Oscar Wilde Rebellion! is a social documentary photography exhibition which explores protest as an essential part of...
'You Gotta Get a Gimmick: The Paul O’Grady Story' is almost here, and we are looking for Cultural Ambassadors to be part of the show. One of the biggest exhibitions ever! to be held at the gallery. There will be a packed program with...
Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for their next, Friday night session at the Williamson. Open to all abilities, no experience needed as the tutors can guide you through the session. Basic materials will be available, though you are also welcome to bring your own...
Love books? Love talking about books? Love Books & Banter! Books and Banter is an opportunity to talk about books guided by theme, with no specific book set to read. Discussions around the subject are facilitated but not restricted, and tangents are welcome. The theme...
Art to look at. Art to take home. Artists to meet. The Oxton Art Fair returns to the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum this November for its 22nd year. Bringing together a vibrant collection of 17 members and eight guest artists and makers....
“This free exhibition will be Paul’s gift to his hometown” A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life in front of and behind the cameras will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the end of this year. Book...
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