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SUMMARY:Open Studios with Steve des Landes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening\, 6 – 8:30pm. Between these hours you can drop into his studio\, see what he’s working on and ask any questions. No booking required\, just pop into the gallery on Friday evenings. \nYou can also follow Steve’s progress on our social media channels \nRead more about Steve des Landes’s residency
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/open-studios-with-steve-des-landes/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Brotherhood: The Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Williamson collection holds some of the finest examples of works showing this artistic legacy. \nThe exhibition will also showcase the various ways in which Merseyside has been influenced by\, and instrumental in forging new directions for these legacies. \nThis will include Birkenhead’s Della Robbia Pottery Company\, and the ‘Liverpool School’ of landscape painters.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/beyond-the-brotherhood-the-legacies-of-the-pre-raphaelites/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the Floating World
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson possesses a small but notable collection of woodblock prints in the Japanese Ukiyo-e style. \nThese were made by some of the most important names in the period\, from Hiroshige to Hokusai. \nTheir motifs of flat perspectives\, high vantage points\, and bold colour distinctions\, were a radical influence across European art\, including by artists from Wirral. \nAs such\, this exhibition will show local artworks alongside Ukiyo-e prints\, communicating how Wirral artists have been influenced by\, and in dialogue with\, artists from across the world.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/echoes-of-the-floating-world-japanese-prints/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Frances Carlile: Passage
DESCRIPTION:Passage is an installation of beautiful and delicate vessel and house structures by environmental artist Frances Carlile. Together they evoke the many types of journeys taken by individuals during their lifetime\, and symbolise the transient passage between life and death. \nEach one has been handcrafted using organic material collected during the artist’s own journeys through the landscape\, including along the coastline of North Wales and Wirral. \n  \nEvents: \nSaturday 11th April\, 12-3pm – Drop-in ‘paper bag boat’ workshop. Free\, no booking required \nInformation
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/frances-carlile-passage/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Williamson Open 2026 - SUBMISSIONS
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson Open returns for 2026! Here’s the key dates you need: \nSubmissions Open: Tuesday 5th May \nSubmissions Close: Sunday 14th June \nExhibition: Friday 24th July – Saturday 10th October \nClick the link below for full details and important information about submissions. \n  \n \n  \nSUBMISSIONS HERE
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-williamson-open-2026-submissions-exhibition/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Garden as Muse
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, gardens in their myriad forms\, from the surreal\, to the mystical\, contemplative or mythical\, have had profound impacts upon artists of all kinds. They act as sources of inspiration and as mirrors reflecting the cultural\, social and emotional landscapes in which they were created. \n  \nThis exhibition traces how artists across time have interpreted gardens not merely as physical spaces\, but as symbols of creativity and solace. From delicate\, nostalgic studies to immersive and grand paintings\, these pieces reveal how gardens can function both as sanctuaries and laboratories of artistic experimentation. \n  \nDrawing exclusively from the Williamson’s rich and varied collection\, The Garden as Muse invites visitors to wander through these imagined and observed worlds\, celebrating the enduring allure of the garden as a site where art and nature meet\, influence one another\, and continue to grow in unexpected ways.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-garden-as-muse/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wirral Pop Orchestra and Wirral Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Wirral Pop Orchestra & Wirral Big Band are back at the gallery for a Spring Concert. \n  \nJoin us at the gallery for a delightful afternoon of music from two fabulous local bands. \nWirral Big Band and Wirral Pop Orchestra were both started in 2019 by Jan Modelski\, an accomplished musician who is passionate about community music\, bringing local musicians together. \nWirral Pop Orchestra strays away from the conventional classical classical repertoire exploring the world of Pop\, theatre\, films and musicals. Wirral Big Band play all things jazz\, swing and pop in a Big Band style. \nBoth bands have enjoyed many successful gigs at a variety of local venues\, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to the Williamson for a fabulous seasonal performance. \n  \nFollow Wirral Big Band  &  Wirral Pop Orchestra \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open serving Menu favourites\, ‘Mini Afternoon Tea’ and other refreshments. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-pop-orchestra-and-wirral-big-band/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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