Join us at the gallery for a night of live Opera and piano performances. "Whatever your musical taste, I'm sure you'll find plenty to enjoy". We are excited to welcome Jeannette, Nick & Alan for their first ever performance together at the Williamson. Their programme...
The Williamson Open returns for 2026! Here’s the key dates you need: Submissions Open: Tuesday 5th May Submissions Close: Sunday 14th June Exhibition: Friday 24th July – Saturday 10th October Click the link below for full details and important information about submissions. SUBMISSIONS HERE
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. "I was enamoured of the Pre-Raphaelites as a young artist and...
Join Curator Josh Mackarell, on a guided tour of Beyond the Brotherhood, explore how the movement’s radical ideas, imagery and ideals evolved and echoed through later art and culture. Rich with stories and surprising connections, this tour offers fresh insight into some of the Williamson’s most...
'It Ain't Quaint' ...a compact trio all about the Whisper and Shout of easy soul, jazz and blues to foot tapping crowd pleasers...with a twist. Flamin' Jayne...Sings and plays Sax, Clarinet and Guitar and looks after the art work. Chris Plinen...Sings and plays Guitar or Bass...
Come and make a vessel based on your experience of Passage, with artist Frances Carlile. Think about your own hopes, fears, dreams and memories. Your own voyage through life. Suitable for individuals of all ages or family groups with accompanied children from 5 years. Learn...
Wirral Pop Orchestra & Wirral Big Band are back at the gallery for a Spring Concert. Join us at the gallery for a delightful afternoon of music from two fabulous local bands. Wirral Big Band and Wirral Pop Orchestra were both started in 2019...
Come along to the Williamson for a 10 minute drop-in taster experience. Have a go at creating your very own print of Hokusai's iconic Great Wave. Learn how to ink up the woodblock, align the 'washi' paper and apply the ink using traditional Japanese materials...
Join Curator, Josh Mackarell, for a tour of our new collection exhibition, 'The Garden as Muse'. This exhibition traces how gardens have acted as sites of inspiration for artists for centuries, charting this through some of the Williamson’s most iconic artworks from both local and...
Wirral Singing Café offers the local community a place where people can drop in for a drink and a sing along. Musicians from the Singing Cafes have been performing at various venues on the Wirral for over 12 years. The musical repertoire is based largely...
Martin and Willy Simmons: Harp and Concertina - a unique paring in English folk music Martin and Willy have been playing together for over 20 years in a ceilidh band, folk trio and various pub sessions. Recently they have got together to play English Traditional...
We’re inviting local groups and organisations to join us on 30th June for a practical and engaging session focused on Encouraging younger volunteers, delivered in partnership with Curious Minds and facilitated by Wirral CVS. Younger people bring energy, fresh perspectives and new skills into the...
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