Our new Guest Artist is Jo Williams creator of Heavenly Vessels. "I have been making ceramics for 35 years and it feels as integral to me as breathing or walking; I make pots every single day. I throw all my pots on the potters wheel...
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...
Wirral Menopause Community CIC drop in café. A welcoming space for connection, care and community. If you are navigating pre, peri, or post-menopause and need a space to feel heard, supported and celebrated - this is for you. Hear real stories from women already supported...
We're welcoming the ever-popular Annie Long Trio back to the Williamson for another performance. 'Step into Spring' as we welcome sultry Wirral jazz Singer Annie Long together with her talented and versatile musicians. They will be performing a stylish set of swing, blues, bossas and...
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...
Join Amber Button CIC for a relaxed, friendly short course exploring book folding, decoupage and weaving in the beautiful setting of Williamson Art Gallery. Funded by National Lottery, Recraft for Change explores creative ways to reuse and repurpose everyday items that might otherwise go to waste. FREE...
Northwestern is a dynamic duo whose engaging performances and stellar recorded work reflect the considerable skills of both artists. Chris Howarth is an eloquent singer-songwriter in the classic vein whose compositions have drawn substantive praise, for example, from Sonoro  “ a core of compassionate...
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...
Hummingbird Healing CIC drop-in wellbeing session at the Williamson. We're looking forward to welcoming you to our new community wellbeing session. Sessions will take place on the second Monday of each month. We'll take our inspiration from the surroundings and blend crafting projects -...
Steve des Landes has been Williamson Art Gallery & Museum’s Artist in Residence since January 2025. His current exhibition Loyalty exhibits work newly created during this time, alongside more than forty paintings from his recent practice. Together they present an insight into his bold and singular representations of...
Art After Dark 2026: Bigger, Bolder, Brighter! Join us for a spectacular evening celebrating the beating artistic heart of Birkenhead! Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural event, Art After Dark is returning, and this year, it’s even bigger! Teaming up with more venues than ever...
We welcome Julian Rees back to the Williamson for an evening of music. This time Julian will be accompanied by Neil Gaskell, and they will play as a mandolin & guitar duo. They will play two sets over the evening. The first will be traditional...
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