Loyalty: An Exhibition of Paintings by Steve des Landes Steve des Landes has been Artist in Residence at the Williamson since early 2025. This major solo exhibition will include new artwork created in the gallery, alongside more than forty paintings from his recent practice....
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 Portrait Paradox brings together portraits from the Williamson’s collection and Liverpool-based artist Adrian Jeans’ portrait-based sculpture, drawing, photography and video. Jeans says: “Influenced by the Williamson’s fascinating art collection, I have been inspired by an under-acknowledged progressiveness in portraiture. At its best it challenges...
The Portrait Paradox is an exhibition which brings together portraits from the Williamson’s collection and Adrian Jeans’ portrait-based sculpture, drawing, photography and video. Adrian Jeans will be in conversation about his work, the inspiration he found in our collection and the intentions of the exhibition. Dates: Wednesday 25th February...
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. Each one has been handcrafted using...
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
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...
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