Ongoing

Pete Hoida

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead

Gallery 11 is currently home to an exhibition of work by Birkenhead-born artist Pete Hoida (1944-2023). The paintings of Birkenhead-born Hoida are known for strong colour relationships alongside tonal subtlety and a unique approach to textures. Hoida studied Landscape Architecture followed by Art School at...

Into The Wyld

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead

Material Matters presents Into the Wyld: a festival of contemporary art exploring the continuing legacy of the medieval poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and its unique connection to the Wirral. Into The Wyld will feature a residency by the Material Matters Collective, and...

Free

Guest Craftsperson: Alison Bailey Smith

Our current Guest Supplier is Alison Bailey Smith. Born in Scotland to thrifty post-war parents, Alison was taught not to waste anything and to see the potential in everything. Alison was a huge fan of the section on Blue Peter where the presenters showed viewers...

Free

Tabitha Jussa: Match Day

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead

To continue the legacy of Going To The Match On Tour, we are delighted to exhibit a selection of works from the photographic series Match Day, by Tabitha Jussa. Match Day documents the journeys of fans around the home fixtures of Liverpool FC, Everton FC...

Free

An Introduction to Philip Wilson Steer

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead

Join our team for a talk on the renowned Birkenhead artist, Philip Wilson Steer, with a guide through his life and works. This will be followed by a private viewing of paintings not usually on public display. Philip Wilson Steer was one of the first...

Free

Weavers Events: Chivalry

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead

Weavers is a programme of performances, talks, workshops and readings curated by Dr Silvia Battista. It’s part of Into The Wyld, a festival of contemporary art exploring the legacy of the medieval poem Sir Gawain And The Green Knight. The festival is divided into three themes:...

Live Music by Katie Nicholas

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead

We’re delighted to welcome award-winning singer-songwriter Katie Nicholas back to the Williamson for another special performance. Katie Nicholas is a songwriter from Liverpool recognised for her poignant lyricism and accomplished guitar-playing, with BBC radio Scotland’s Annie Massie highlighting her “Powerful Vulnerability” on the Travelling Folk...

Free