From 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...
Formed in 1848, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, shook the foundations of the British art world with their bold colour palettes, truth to nature, and symbolism. The Williamson collection holds some of the finest examples of works showing this artistic legacy. The exhibition will also showcase the...
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,...
Our new Guest Artist is Jo Williams creator of Heavenly Vessels. "I have been making ceramics for 35 years and it feels as integral to me as breathing or walking; I make pots every single day. I throw all my pots on the potters wheel...
A series of 3 community sessions offered by specialist yoga teacher, and psychotherapist, Claire Hesketh, aimed at supporting women of all ages from peri- menopause onwards. In these 75-minute offerings Claire uses the teachings of yoga to gently explore what is happening beneath the surface...
The exhibition is now open!!! The Williamson Open returns for 2026! Our much-loved annual exhibition showcases the best in art and photography made by artists across the Liverpool City Region. Take It Home: Many of the artworks in the Open...
NEW to Community Mondays a monthly Creative Business Clinic: Free 1:1 Mentorship for Local Creators Got a creative business idea, brand, or strategy you’d like to refine? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, our free 1:1 Creative Business Clinic offers tailored advice to help you...
"Get ready to be blown away by Medical Negligence – a six-piece band made up of friends, family, and a shared love of music (and yes, a medical background too!). 🩺🎵 Expect a stunning mix of guitars, harp, flutes, cello, mandolin, piano, percussion, and FOUR...
A NEW free, gallery-based art club for young people comes to COMMUNITY MONDAYS, run by qualified Art Teacher Billie Fletcher. If you are aged 13-19 and have an interest in Art, Design, or anything creative - then join the club! We will be looking at...
Cailiach and Eljae of Emptiness in Sound invite you into a transformative musical journey through sound, healing, and dance. Blending progressive house rhythms with sacred mantras, healing frequencies, and channelled vocals, their music creates a deeply immersive experience designed to awaken the body, heart, and...
The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum will present the largest ever exhibition of work by one of the most important British artists of the 20th century, Leonard McComb. Leonard McComb: Nature and Humanity will include the best works from the artist’s estate, as well as choice...
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...
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