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,...
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...
We are welcoming back Janine Pinion to work live in the gallery. Janine lives in New Brighton and has specialised in watercolour for the past decade. Her semi-abstract technique is based on natural processes. "Working mainly in watercolour (as well as oils, collage and drawing...
'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 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...
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. This August Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for a SPECIAL Friday night session, based on the...
Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for their next Friday night session at the Williamson with a special Guest 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...
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...
A NEW Community Monday summer reading group is starting at the Williamson with local children’s author Alicia Steens and Benny! Join Alicia for a magical Benny & Friends family experience. Children can: Meet Benny, the cuddly storybook bunny, and take photos with him. Take...
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...
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