Pete Hoida

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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

Weavers Events: Chivalry

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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:...

Reclaiming the Narratives

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

This Black History Month, Williamson Art Gallery has been working with Afrograph to address its collection's slavery links. African textiles from Afrograph’s collection have been used to reinterpret the Arrowe Hall collection in Gallery 7, and reclaim the narrative. Activities: Workshops:  On Saturday 26th October...

Free

Life Drawing

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for the next of their Friday night Life Drawing sessions 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...

£10

Books and Banter

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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...

Free

Drop-in Life Drawing Day

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

The Liver Sketching Club are coming back to the galleries for another of their popular drop-in drawing days. Models will be sitting continuously between 10am and 4pm, and you can drop in anytime during the day to join in with the activity. You can bring...

Free

Weavers Events: Spirituality

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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:...

Oxton Art Fair

It’s the 20th anniversary of Oxton Art Fair, and the 20th year the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum will be hosting OAF for one of our busiest festive events of the year. Last year, 1700 visitors came to chat, browse, or buy from the artists....

Free

Peter Rainsford Presents

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Peter Rainsford presents a Miscellany of Music and Creativity. Peter is founder and director of Tafelmusik music school in Oxton. Each month he brings a varied repertoire of music and performers to the Williamson. As well as a musical talk from Peter and songs by Paula,...

Free