Since 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,...
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...
In 1951, the Festival of Britain acted as a beacon of post-war hope, launching a landmark touring exhibition that brought world-class art to local museums and art centres across the UK. Seventy-five years later, Hayward Gallery Touring honours this legacy with Small Wonders: Reimagining British...
A series of 3 community sessions offered by specialist yoga teacher, and psychotherapist, Claire Hesketh, aimed at supporting women of all ages from peri- menopause onwards. In these 75-minute offerings Claire uses the teachings of yoga to gently explore what is happening beneath the surface...
A varied selection of piano music played by local musicians. Our 'Enjoy the Piano' concerts are going from strength to strength.  They started as a small group of pianists playing to each other and they have developed into: ‘Classical’ Solos – Jazz Improvisations and even Piano...
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...
Creakin' Gates will be performing live at the Williamson! A local Acoustic folk, American roots music and Americana band from the Wirral. Creakin' Gates have been performing together for many years and is a well loved band here on the Wirral. Join us at...
NEW to Community Mondays a monthly Creative Business Clinic: Free 1:1 Mentorship for Local Creators Got a creative business idea, brand, or strategy you’d like to refine? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale, our free 1:1 Creative Business Clinic offers tailored advice to help you...
"Get ready to be blown away by Medical Negligence – a six-piece band made up of friends, family, and a shared love of music (and yes, a medical background too!). 🩺🎵 Expect a stunning mix of guitars, harp, flutes, cello, mandolin, piano, percussion, and FOUR...
Jazz Night is coming to the Williamson! Performing for the first time at the gallery, join Jack and Leo - a young Jazz Duo ease you into the bank holiday weekend. With Jack on the Sax and Leo on 'The ivories' we're sure you'll...
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