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SUMMARY:Yoga Nidra with Claire
DESCRIPTION:Yoga Nidra a beautiful restorative yoga practice – a deep meditative relaxation- offered by local yoga teacher\, Claire Hesketh. \nWinter’s icy grip still holds on but hints of change are evident. As longer days beckons receive this offering of a restorative yoga practice. \nShortly after the Celtic festival of Imbolc\, when we celebrate the beginning of Spring\, we will come together to kindle hope\, preparing to shed the darkness. Even after the coldest of winters warmth and light are waiting to emerge\, and we gather to celebrate small quiet beginnings present in the first breaths of spring. \nAllow yourself to rest deeply in the borderland between waking and sleeping\, in the borderland of Spring. \nThis 75-minute practice offers calming yoga breathwork and restorative postures to ground us and cultivate a sense of warmth and connection with ourselves and each other. We will reflect on what we wish to nourish and nurture this spring\, supported by the Earth herself leading the way. We can consider what new growth we desire in ourselves. Then we move into a practice of Yoga Nidra or Yoga Sleep. \nLeave with a sense of calm and deep peace to move forward into the longer\, lighter days. \nCome prepared to settle down and be cosy and comfortable. Please bring your yoga mat\, blankets\, and a small cushion. Wear comfortable warm clothes. Bring a journal if you wish to write down what emerges for you. \n  \nAbout Clair Hesketh \nClaire Hesketh is a retired psychotherapist and after a lifelong career in the NHS is now able to commit herself fully to sharing the teachings and gifts of yoga.  Having recently returned to the Wirral after many years living in the northeast Claire is passionate about emotional wellbeing and offers a range of yoga practices focusing on supporting our daily lives through all of yoga’s teachings. \nShe offers a calm holding space and specialises in yoga nidra and yoga for menopause. \nCome prepared to settle down and be cosy and comfortable. Please bring your yoga mat\, blankets and a small cushion. Wear comfy warm clothes. \n  \nClick here to BOOK
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/yoga-nidra/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
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SUMMARY:The Little Chameleons Art Club
DESCRIPTION:The Little Chameleons are monthly\, child-led art classes that encourage creativity \nthrough exploration and shared making. \n  \nSessions focus on process rather than finished outcomes\, supporting confidence\, communication\, and creative thinking in a calm\, inclusive environment. \nClasses take place on the first Saturday of each month\, with two sessions: one for 18 months–6 years and a more open session for children up to 8 years. \n  \nClick here to BOOK \n  \nFollow @thelittlechameleonsartclub on Instagram. \n  \nSession times: \n10:30am – 11:15am  (18 months – 6 years) \n11:45am – 12:30pm (Up to 8 years) \nDates: \nFebruary: 7th \nMarch: 7th \nApril: 4th \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/little-chameleons-art-club/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20240318T094252Z
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SUMMARY:Split Level Music
DESCRIPTION:Split Level music with Phil Chisnall and Lynne Strange. \nThe duo specialise in strong vocal harmony accompanied by Phil’s haunting guitar\, performing a broad range of contemporary covers as well as Phil’s own critically acclaimed\, self written songs. \nThey have performed at many local venues and folk clubs\, where their unique blend of musical entertainment captivates any audience. \n  \nWe are looking forward to welcoming Split Level music back to the Williamson. \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open for drinks and light bites.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/split-level/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260123T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
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SUMMARY:Mike Hughes- Jazz Vibes
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson is excited to welcome local musician Mike Hughes for a night of Jazz & Guitar. \nHe is a versatile instrumentalist\, specializing in vibraphone and percussion\, known as a top curator of the Wirral jazz scene. He is a regular sideman for the best jazz players in the UK and is an established soloist in his own right. \nCome along to hear some extraordinary vibraphone music. He will be accompanied by the wonderful jazz guitarist Paul McRae. \n  \nMore \nFollow Mike \n  \nThe Williamson café will be open for light bites and refreshments.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/mike-hughes-jazz-vibes/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251220T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20241125T161428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T131504Z
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SUMMARY:Wirral Pop Orchestra and Wirral Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Wirral Pop Orchestra & Wirral Big Band Presents: A CHRISTMAS CONCERT \n  \nJoin us at the gallery for a delightful afternoon of music from two fabulous local bands. \nWirral Big Band and Wirral Pop Orchestra were both started in 2019 by Jan Modelski\, an accomplished musician who is passionate about community music\, bringing local musicians together. \nWirral Pop Orchestra strays away from the conventional classical classical repertoire exploring the world of Pop\, theatre\, films and musicals. Wirral Big Band play all things jazz\, swing and pop in a Big Band style. \nBoth bands have enjoyed many successful gigs at a variety of local venues\, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to the Williamson for a fabulous festive performance. \n  \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open where you can perchance a ‘Festive Mini Afternoon Tea’ and other refreshments. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-pop-orchestra-and-wirral-big-band/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251219T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20240628T123031Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas With The Spinoffs
DESCRIPTION:Spinoffs performances at the Williamson are always hugely popular and we’re happy to welcome them back in December. \nThey’re a group of eight friends who originally just met up on a weekly basis to play their instruments and sing together for the pure fun of it. They started with no intention of performing in public; that was 8 years ago… \nThey continue to enjoy playing a range of music together whilst raising money for local charities and do hope you will enjoy listening to their Christmas Set.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/spinoffs/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20251218T143722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T143722Z
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SUMMARY:Wirral Libraries Story Patchwork Project
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Wirral Libraries Story Patchwork Project celebrating Wirral Borough of Culture! \nIn January 2024\, to celebrate library communities\, Wirral Libraries hatched an adventure with a message to borrowers and social media followers to create a patch depicting what they \nloved about Wirral- YOUR STORY/YOUR WIRRAL \n  \nEvery single patch handed in was incorporated into the final Story Patchwork which has been touring Wirral since October 2024\, promoting the libraries and celebrating the people\, places and communities. \nWhen we think of libraries we think of words but there are more ways to tell a story. Residents aged 4-94 drew\, painted\, stitched\, stuck and wrote to tell their stories in the ways they could. \nThese patchwork stories are now on display at the Williamson Art Gallery until the New Year. After seeing the patches\, people have been encouraged to visit places on The Wirral they had not been before or to revisit places they remember from their past. \nFind out more about Wirral Libraries \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-libraries-story-patchwork-project/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251205T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20251030T125310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T125320Z
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SUMMARY:Live music with Eleanor Kelly
DESCRIPTION:Eleanor Kelly is a classical guitarist who has been a regular performer at the Williamson for many years\, and we’re delighted to welcome her back for a new setlist performance. \nIn December she will be performing music by Latin women composers\, focusing on the music of the beautiful music of Argentine composer Carmen Guzmán to celebrate her centenary. Expect fiery rhythms\, beautifully intimate melodies\, and an exploration of rich Latin music on guitar. \nFree admission but donations welcome to support Eleanor’s Carmen Guzmán Recording Project\, which you can read more about below. \nEleanor Kelly | Recording project
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/live-music-with-eleanor-kelly/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251121T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251121T194500
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250527T132818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T105548Z
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SUMMARY:Music from the Wirral 3L's Choir
DESCRIPTION:‘3Ls’ stands for Learning\, Leisure and Laughter\, – principles epitomised by this Choir. Made up of people from all over the Wirral. Including people who have sung in choirs all their life and people for whom singing is a new adventure. \nOn Friday 21st November from 6.45pm they will be performing a programme that focuses on songs of love and friendship\, led by their music Director\, Stella McGann. \nThese performances are to raise funds through your donations for the Wirral Women’s and Children’s Aid (Refuge). Please come along to support this excellent local charity. \nThe Wirral 3Ls Choir is part of an organisation of daytime learning and leisure activities\, ranging from Art to Languages and Pilates. \nThe Williamson Café will be open during the performances for drinks and light bites. \n  \nFind out more about Wirral 3Ls
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/music-from-wirral-3ls-choir/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250929T100309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T111128Z
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SUMMARY:Oxton Art Fair
DESCRIPTION:The hugely popular annual fair returns for two days! \nJoin 24 talented local artists and makers for the 21st annual Oxton Art Fair. Painting\, Ceramics\, Textiles\, Jewellery\, Sculpture\, Mixed Media\, Printmaking\, Design & Illustration all available to purchase and browse. \nThe Williamson Cafe will be open throughout. \nSaturday 15th: 10am-5pm \nSunday 16th: 10am-4pm
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/oxton-art-fair-2/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Slide 4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20251021T082959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T154519Z
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SUMMARY:Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson is delighted to be hosting the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2025 for its only exhibition outside of London. \nThe Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize has an established reputation as the UK’s most important annual open exhibition for drawing. Established in 1994 by artist and Professor Anita Taylor\, currently Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design at the University of Dundee\, and Director of Drawing Projects UK\, the annual Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize celebrates talent and excellence in current drawing practice. \nThe exhibition provides an important platform for artists\, designers\, makers\, architects and other drawing practitioners as a catalyst within their careers\, and champions the role\, breadth\, and value of drawing in creative practices today. \nThe 2025 awards were announced on 8th October 2025\, totalling £27\,000 awarded to artists working in contemporary drawing. \nThe Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize is supported by the Trinity Buoy Wharf Trust – and 2025 marks the 8th year of their generous support for the annual open drawing exhibition. \n  \nAbout the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/trinity-buoy-wharf-drawing-prize/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Slide 2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20251006T094614Z
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SUMMARY:Kaboodle Choir\, supported by Kab'Ukes
DESCRIPTION:Kaboodle Community Choir were formed in 2007. Their performances at the gallery are always entertaining\, and they’ll be performing a broad range of popular songs. \nThey are supported by Kab’Ukes\, a small band of Ukelele players\, who are all members of the choir. They’ll be performing their own fun and energetic set in the middle of the show. \nThe Williamson Cafe will be open for refreshments.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/kaboodle-choir-supported-by-kabukes/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250729T133955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T133955Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga & Sound: Wellness Experience
DESCRIPTION:Yoga with Live Sitar Music An immersive experience by Milap at The Williamson  \nJoin us for a deeply restorative yoga session with the gentle\, meditative sounds of live sitar music. \nLed by yoga practitioner Sian Griffin   with music by sitarist   Jonathan Mayer   this 90-minute \nexperience invites you to slow down\, tune in\, and connect. \nEach session blends pranayama (breathwork)\, asana (movement)\, and a guided deep relaxation\, ending with a live sound bath using sitar and crystal singing bowls. \nThe practice is designed to be accessible for all levels\, with both dynamic and gentle options available. Let the music move through you\, grounding the body\, quieting the mind\, and opening the heart. \n  \nClick Here to Book Now \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/yoga-sound-wellness-experience/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250923T105919Z
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SUMMARY:Live music with Mark Miller/ EnB
DESCRIPTION:Two acts in one evening bring fantastic live music to the Williamson for a Friday night! \nMark Miller is a talented local musician\, singer-songwriter\, he is performing solo this evening for us. Mark will be performing some of his own songs along with a set of covers. He should not be missed! \nEnB are a couple who sing and play instruments together\, The perform an eclectic mix of songs from the likes of The Houghton Weavers to The Killers\, via John Prine and Cat Stevens. \nThe Williamson Cafe will be serving drinks and snacks.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/live-music-with-mark-miller-enb/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250530T150706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T092124Z
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SUMMARY:The Williamson Open 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson Open is BACK for 2025! Our much-loved annual exhibition showcases the best in art and photography made by artists across the Liverpool City Region. \nThe exhibition is now open! \nTake It Home: Many of the artworks in the Open are available to buy. You can view and purchase artworks online as well as in-person this year \nView the Online Catalogue \nOn purchases made in the gallery\, we offer the Own Art scheme. \nOwn Art is a national initiative\, supported by Arts Council England\, to make it easy and affordable for anyone and everyone to buy contemporary art and craft by providing interest-free loans. \nChoose the artwork you love\, apply for a loan from as little as £100 up to £2\,500 and pay it back over 10 months\, completely interest-free. \n \nFind out more about the scheme and eligibility criteria: www.ownart.org.uk \nPlease note that Own Art cannot be applied to online artwork purchases. \n  \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-williamson-open-2025/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,slide 1
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250828T110916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T110916Z
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SUMMARY:Wirral History & Heritage Open Days: Della Robbia and Architecture Talk
DESCRIPTION:As part of Wirral History and Heritage Open Days\, the Williamson will be taking a deep dive into the collection. \n\nJoin our Collections Manager Josh as we delve into the early history of Della Robbia ceramics\, focusing on the beautiful panels made by the company to adorn buildings in the local area.  \nFREE to attend\, booking required. \n  \nClick Here to Book Now \n\nSeptember 18th\, 19th & 27th \n10:30am & 3pm \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-history-heritage-open-days-della-robbia-and-architecture-talk/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250829T121820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T152722Z
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SUMMARY:Sunflower Dreams Project
DESCRIPTION:The Sunflower Dreams Project is a series of exhibitions held across the EU\, UK\, and North America\, organised by a team of international volunteers\, all of whom have served in Ukraine since the full-scale war started in 2022. \nThe project partners with artists Nataliia and Yustyna Pavliuk\, who run art healing masterclasses in Lviv\, to present a sample of the paintings created by the Ukrainian children they work with. The paintings they create are filled with dreams\, joy\, and love for family and home. \nThese paintings are displayed alongside works from the Williamson’s collection by Albert Richards\, the youngest official war artist to be killed in action during WWII. \nSeeing them side by side offers different perspectives on the impact of war\, with The Sunflower Dreams project presenting an important contemporary perspective on how war effects young lives. \n  \nMore On The Sunflower Dreams Project \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/sunflower-dreams-project/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250728T131910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T132608Z
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SUMMARY:Liverpool Shanty Choir\, 'The Surplus Badge' and The Long Haul
DESCRIPTION:Join Artist A & Artist B and Liverpool Shanty Choir for a live performance of their shanty songs and release of a limited edition 7” single with screen printed sleeve artwork. \nArtist A & Artist B will introduce their practice and discuss ‘The Long Haul’\, their new commission for Liverpool Independent’s Biennial exhibited in the Williamson’s Maritime Gallery and screen their film\, The Surplus Badge\, commissioned in 2023 for the British Textiles Biennial. \n  \nBook Now
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/liverpool-shanty-choir-the-surplus-badge-and-the-long-haul/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Preserving Ghosts: A Workshop About Pickling & Grief
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Emily Simpson for a hands-on\, open conversation about grief\, through the grounding process of making pickles. \n\nAs part of Who Wants Flowers When They’re Dead?\, exhibiting artist Emily Simpson invites people who have experienced grief to join them for a workshop centred around a communal ritual of preservation – making pickles. As we chop vegetables and prepare pickle jars together\, there will be moments for reflection and conversation about grief. Pickling becomes a metaphor for the magical thinking of grief – how we carry people forward with us as we learn to live with loss. The aim is to find connection\, explore grief literacy\, and create a space where those living with loss can feel less alone. This workshop forms part of Emily’s artwork in the exhibition; a patchwork tablecloth and place setting for shared conversations.\n\n\n\nThe work is inspired by Emily’s experience of tending to their Dad’s allotment after his death. It speaks to the magical thinking of grief\, how loss evolves\, takes root in the landscape\, and to a wider sense of ecological grief in our collective disconnection from nature.\n\n\nBook NowPlease note:Places are limited to 8 participants so please only book if you are certain you can attend. Likewise\, please get in touch if you can no longer come\, so we can offer your place to someone else.  \nPlease be Aware: \n– This workshop is for anyone who has experienced grief and is ready to talk about it\, or anyone who is interested in learning more about it. \n– The session will focus on our experience of grief and living with loss rather than the details of a person’s death. This is to avoid more distressing subject matter. \n– Whilst Emily is an experienced facilitator in this subject\, they are not a trained counsellor. \n– Participants are invited to be respectful and sensitive towards other people and their experiences. We recognise that taking part in an event like this requires people to be vulnerable and so participants are asked to be mindful of this and considerate of each other’s boundaries and the different stages of grief we may be in. \n– The workshop aims to create a positive and affirming space. However\, we recognise that it may bring up difficult emotions. Please create space for any thoughts and feelings to settle after your visit. Make time to; go for a walk\, drink your favourite tea\, cook something comforting\, listen to your favourite song\, sit by a tree. Please be gentle with yourself \n\n  \nBook Now
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/preserving-ghosts-a-workshop-about-pickling-grief/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250829T183000
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SUMMARY:A Duo of Duos
DESCRIPTION:Live Music by E n B a couple who enjoy singing and playing instruments together return to the Williamson. They perform an eclectic mix of songs from the likes of The Houghton Weavers\nto the Killers via John Prine and Cat Stevens. \nE n B will be joined by Pam & Keith bringing together the sounds of the Acoustic Guitar and Violin. Showcasing original music and covers of your favourite hits. \nThese two vibrant duos will be performing in the Café which is set to be a fabulous Friday evening. \nThe Café will be open for drinks and light bites.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/enb/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250822T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Ben Youdan
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Ben Youdan in conversation to find out more about his process of creating art. \n\nBen Youdan’s work ‘Mask’ is currently on display at the Williamson as part of the Independents Biennial 2025. \nYoudan is a visual artist based in Liverpool\, U.K. His mixed media work employs a wide variety of techniques and processes including collage\, drawing\, painting\, printmaking and photography\, to create imagery that takes inspiration from the iconography and ephemera of popular culture. His pieces explore themes such as identity\, glamour and sexuality.\n\nBook Now
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/in-conversation-with-ben-youdan/
LOCATION:Merseyside
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250815T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250815T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
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SUMMARY:Wirral Theatre Festival - Evening Shows
DESCRIPTION:Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry. \nThe Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August\, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th. \nSaturday evening is a showcase of new writing. One ticket gets you access to all the shows performed this evening. The first show starts at 6pm. \nSecond Chance \nA one-man-show about a prisoner on death row. He shares his story – his troubled past\, the love that gave him hope\, and the moment everything changed. With time running out\, he reflects on the choices\, the fate\, and the justice that led him here. Will he get his second chance? Raw\, emotional\, and deeply human—Second Chance will leave you questioning everything. \nOctavia \nA tragedy wherein Paul\, the husband\, goes to space\, leaving Adelaide\, his wife\, to raise their son on her own. The play utilises multi-roling aside from the two leads. It is a tragedy\, with themes of marital issues and grief. It is the first part of a trilogy exploring the stages of grief\, this in particular studies depression and anger\, but by the end potential hope and acceptance. \nDate Night \nBack by popular demand\, our comedy from 2024 is getting a refresh! Jenna feels trapped\, James feels lost\, Sonny needs a break and Sheila just wants to be loved. When all these worlds collide\, mayhem ensues. These four people were never meant to meet\, but fate brought them all together. Date Night is all about love\, betrayal\, joy\, meatballs\, but most of all… the need to just communicate! \nLove & Revolt \nTwo stories. Two lovers. Two revolutions. From the shadows of Nazi Germany to the heart of Ireland’s fight for freedom\, Beneath the Ashes and Before Dawn explore the resilience of love in the face of tyranny\, and the courage it takes to stand against the tide. \nBook Now
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-theatre-festival-evening-shows/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250815T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250815T150000
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SUMMARY:Wirral Theatre Festival - Family Shows
DESCRIPTION:Wirral Theatre Festival aims to showcase local stories and nurture professional talent either entering or re-emerging into the industry. \nThe Festival takes place at the Williamson on Friday 15th August\, and then at the Floral Pavilion on Saturday 16th. \nSaturday afternoon is all about family-friendly shows. \n1pm: Trapped in Williamson Art Gallery \nA group of friends think it’ll be a great idea to hide in the gallery and sleepover. After dodging security and the building being locked down the friends begin to explore. Darkness soon gets the better of them\, and they decide to tell some tales to keep themselves from being scared. Will they survive the night\, and more importantly\, will they set off all the alarms? \nCome and help the friends tell their stories and delve into the magical worlds that they create amongst them! \n2pm – Spooky Tales \nFour friends meet every Friday to share the scariest tales they’ve found that week at the ‘Friday Night Fright Club’. Who will get scared the most\, and who has the best story to tell? Featuring local legends and magical myths\, this show is family-friendly\, but not for the faint-hearted! \nThis show includes the winning entry from the Wirral Theatre Festival Writing Competition in 2024. \n  \nOne ticket gets you access to both shows! £8 children\, £12 adults\, or group booking rates available. \nBook Now
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-theatre-festival-family-shows/
LOCATION:Merseyside
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250725T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T170000
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SUMMARY:Broken Grey Wires: Who Wants Flowers When They Are Dead?
DESCRIPTION:WHO WANTS FLOWERS WHEN THEY ARE DEAD? is a new exhibition by Broken Grey Wires\, exploring grief\, loss\, identity and community. \n‘My dad died five years ago\, which was a huge shock that I am still suffering with now. Grief is something that I am confused and frustrated by\, it is a soul destroying emotion. The drawing on the poster is of my dad\, I drew this when I was about 7 years old.’ (Lizz Brady) \nThe exhibition will offer a space to reflect\, connect\, and begin processing experiences of loss. It invites audiences to think openly\, share their stories\, and engage in honest conversations about grief and healing. \nAs part of the exhibition\, a newly designed Comfort Zone space will be introduced in the gallery\, along with fresh toolkits to support exploration and dialogue. \nConfirmed artists:\nMarcelina Amelia\nJacqui Barrowcliffe\nLizz Brady\nCandy Chang\nAntony Connelly\nHarri Harrison\nChris Jones\nJasleen Kaur\nGurinder Kumar\nJess Loveday\nMercedes Lucy\nAna Mendieta\nZayd Menk\nAmy Mizrahi\nSophie New\nDolly Sen\nEmily Simpson \nEVENT Preserving Ghosts: A Workshop About Picking & Grief. Saturday 06 September\, 1pm \nBook Now \n  \nAbout Broken Grey Wires: \nAt Broken Grey Wires (BGW) their mission is to create ambitious and inclusive projects where artists with mental health challenges and/or neurodivergent individuals are empowered through creative opportunities. \nTheir unique approach stems from their leadership\, which includes individuals with lived experiences of mental health challenges\, disability and neurodivergence—ensuring that radical empathy and authenticity drive their work. Over the years\, they have curated ground-breaking visual art exhibitions that push the boundaries of communication\, depicting the nuanced experiences of mental health in ways that resonate deeply with audiences and participants alike. \nBy continuously engaging with their audiences\, they encourage people to dismantle the stigma around mental illness\, allowing individuals to embrace their identities and manage their mental health with confidence\, autonomy and encouragement \nPart of Independents Biennial 2025 \nIndependents Biennial 2025 \n  \nImage © Candy Chang\, photo by Ahmed Alameri
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/broken-grey-wires/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250716T100000
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SUMMARY:I'll Tell You Later: BSL Happy Snappers and Emma Case
DESCRIPTION:NOW EXTENDED TO 1ST NOVEMBER \nAn inspiring exhibition showcasing the work of the Happy Snappers\, a Wirral-based photography group made up of both Deaf and BSL users.  \nI’ll Tell You Later explores the relationship between the Deaf experience and the hearing world. It sheds light on the barriers D/deaf individuals face\, while showing the Happy Snappers as a powerful example of how inclusive\, supportive communities can break down these obstacles. Through their work\, the group highlights the importance of creating a more inclusive society that benefits everyone. \nThis exhibition is an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation through the lens of photography. \nHappy Snappers are a group of friends who are both Deaf and BSL users. They get together and enjoy life outside and explore some of the Wirral’s hidden locations and beautiful scenery\, and capture these locations on camera. They are not a professional photography group but share the same love of meeting people\, socialising and having fun.  \nEmma Case is a socially engaged photographer working with local communities focusing on projects that often explore home\, identity\, memory and place. Emma is interested in building real relationships over time and working collectively\, often looking at social issues and their impact but through the lens of changing the narrative through storytelling. Emma is fluent in British Sign Language and has worked with the Deaf community for over 20 years; from support worker with SignHealth to Actress with Deafinitely Theatre. Emma is extremely passionate about accessibility for Deaf audiences and artists within cultural spaces. \nI’ll Tell You Later is part of Photo Here\, a programme of socially engaged photographic residencies and exhibitions commissioned by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority as part of this year’s Cultural Events Programme. Developed by Open Eye Gallery in collaboration with each of six local authorities: Halton\, Knowsley\, Liverpool\, Sefton\, St Helens and Wirral.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/ill-tell-you-later/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Slide 2
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T170000
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SUMMARY:Artist A & Artist B: The Long Haul
DESCRIPTION:‘The Long Haul’ is an installation by Jackie Haynes and Heather Mullender-Ross\, collectively named Artist A & Artist B. The installation has been commissioned by Wirral Council as part of Liverpool Independent’s Biennial 2025. \nThe net which hangs in the central space is constructed from a decommissioned cargo parachute and is one of a number of evolving artworks and performances created using this fabric. The audio is a recording of two songs based on traditional sea shanties\, arranged and performed by Liverpool Shanty Choir with lyrics by Artist A & Artist B\, which will be released as a limited edition 7” single. \n‘What Were They Thinking’ is a shanty telling the story of Artist A & Artist B’s artwork. From their purchase of a cargo parachute on Ebay\, the song narrates how the parachute became a site responsive artwork; it was cut down and made into blankets to host a public picnic\, constructed as table cloths\, tent dresses and a tennis court for a Dada-esque performance. In the second shanty\, ‘Haul The Old Parachute Along’\, Artist A & Artist B use collective protesting through the shanty verse to highlight the often precarious pay and conditions endured by many contemporary artists. \nEvent: On 13th September there will be a closing event featuring a live performance at the Williamson with Liverpool Shanty Choir\, a screening of their film ‘The Surplus Badge’ (2023)\, and the opportunity to purchase the limited edition single. \nFree Tickets to Liverpool Shanty Choir performance \nIndependents Biennial 2025 \nPhoto credit: Ash Hardman.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/artist-a-artist-b-the-long-haul/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
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SUMMARY:Ben Youdan 'Mask'
DESCRIPTION:As part of a series of interventions in our Philip Wilson Steer ‘In Conversation’ exhibition\, the Williamson has invited the Liverpool artist\, Ben Youdan\, to feature a work that contrasts and explores the themes found within Steer’s work. \nYoudan’s practice employs a wide variety of techniques and processes including collage\, drawing\, painting\, printmaking and photography\, to create imagery that takes inspiration from the iconography and ephemera of popular culture as well as his lived experience. His pieces explore themes such as identity\, glamour and sexuality in an unapologetically Queer fashion. \n  \nEVENT: On Friday 22nd August at 1pm join Ben Youdan in conversation to find our more about his practice and process. Free\, but booking recommended. \nBook Now \n  \nIn Youdan’s own words: \n“As an artist\, I am interested in exploring the notion that the masks we wear can reveal something intrinsic to our nature. These masks can be physical or psychological. The anonymity of concealing our physical appearance can have a liberating effect\, that emboldens the individual to explore their true nature. This inherent contradiction is particularly prevalent within queer sexual subcultures. \nSteer’s work is often seen as voyeuristic\, whereas mine revels in a more exhibitionist nature\, born out of lived experience. \nWhilst Steer’s work has a muted\, naturalistic colour palette\, my work revels in its own artifice. The colours selected are deliberately synthetic\, clashing\, and even gaudy\, but with a self-awareness and exuberance that reflects the unapologetic nature of the subject. In many ways this work is the polar opposite of the muted tones and perceived repression found within some of Steer’s work in this exhibition. \nIn traditional portraiture\, the eyes are typically what the viewer engages with\, setting the mood for the piece and revealing a vulnerability in the subject. With ‘Mask’\, the eyes are deliberately obscured\, presenting my subject in a way that is vulnerable\, honest and open in a way that protects them\, allowing them to remain indifferent to the judgement they might receive. Where Steer’s subjects are laid bare in a passive\, open manner\, mine retains their agency and power by presenting an authentic version of themselves and their sexuality – on their terms. \nThe image of the gas mask can be interpreted in a variety of ways. In this specific intervention it is a device used in sexual role-play in a variety of fetish subcultures which deviate from the mainstream. It often denotes a submissive person who has elected to give themselves over completely to the gratification of a dominant partner. To a mainstream observer\, this can often have darker connotations. This piece aims to subvert that presumption. Instead of black shiny rubber\, it is presented in pink shiny glitter\, challenging preconceived notions of alternative sexual expression. \nMy complex\, handmade\, mixed media portraits take inspiration from my lived experience of pop culture\, the ephemera of daily life and queer subcultures.” \nPart of Independents Biennial 2025 \n  \nPhilip Wilson Steer: In Conversation \nBen Youdan’s website \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/ben-youdan-mask/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
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SUMMARY:Watercolour Live
DESCRIPTION:To accompany the display of watercolours by JMW Turner\, we welcome watercolour artist Janine Pinion to work live in the gallery for a day. \nJanine has lived in Wirral for 28 years and takes inspiration from the coastal landscape and sky. She won the Williamson Open Purchase Prize in 2018 and has specialised in watercolour for the past decade. \nHer technique is based on natural processes and produces effects of light that echo artists such as Turner. She challenges perceptions that watercolour is a difficult\, secondary choice of medium and invites you to witness its magic. \nDrop in anytime to watch Janine work and ask questions about her practice.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/watercolour-live/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250530T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
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SUMMARY:Live music from Orange Zebra
DESCRIPTION:Orange Zebra are a six-piece band playing a mix of jazz\, blues and rock. \nThey’ll be playing music all afternoon on Friday 30th May\, from 2pm-8pm\, in the Williamson Foyer. This isn’t a formal concert\, just drop-in whenever you want and stay for as much long as you like. \nThe performance is free\, but charity donations are warmly welcomed. \nThe Williamson Cafe will be open throughout serving hot and cold drinks\, light bites and snacks. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/live-music-from-orange-zebra/
LOCATION:Merseyside
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T202229
CREATED:20250225T104616Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening 'The Nettle Dress'
DESCRIPTION:Book Tickets \nLandlines Studio present a screening of the film ‘The Nettle Dress’\, as part of the programme of events for their current retrospective “Un/Earthed”. \nTextile artist Allan Brown spends seven years making a dress by hand\, using only the fibre of locally foraged stinging nettles. This is ‘hedgerow couture’\, the greenest of slow fashion and also his medicine. It’s how he survives the death of his wife Alex and how he finds a beautiful way to honour her. \nDirector Dylan Howitt says: ‘This is a story about the deep value of creativity and imagination\, and a slow\, mindful craft that is more in tune with the natural world.’ \nProduced\, directed\, filmed and edited by Dylan Howitt\nForaged\, spun\, woven and sewn by Allan Brown \n“Exquisite\, beautiful and inspiring” – Sir Mark Rylance \nThis event is part of the programme for Un/Earthed – A Retrospective by Landlines Studio\, which runs 12th February – 28th June. \nExhibition Information
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/film-screening-the-nettle-dress/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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