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SUMMARY:Pete Hoida
DESCRIPTION:Gallery 11 is currently home to an exhibition of work by Birkenhead-born artist Pete Hoida (1944-2023). \nThe 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 Hammersmith\, priory to graduating from the extended diploma course at Goldsmiths. His work has been authoritatively endorsed in essays by Mel Gooding and Chris Stephens\, and is well regarded by his peers. Hoida lived and worked in Stroud\, for over 40 years in the same hillside studio. \nThe Williamson has acquired his painting ‘Uisghe’ for our collections\, but all other paintings currently on display are for sale (however\, please note that the are not eligible for the Own Art Scheme). \nPlease note this exhibition may not be accessible when meetings are in progress. \nOwn Art
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/pete-hoida/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Slide 4
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SUMMARY:David Clapham: The River Runs Through
DESCRIPTION:Clapham’s recent work has been inspired by views of places he has lived in London and Portugal. These paintings explore the sense of how the landscape dominates the everyday experiences of life in these places\, united by the common theme of the river. \nTwo views in particular dominate these current works. Clapham’s studio in central Portugal\, where all of these works have been made over the past three years\, overlooks the Ceira valley. The density of the mountainous forests contrasts with the views from Clapham’s recent London residence in Canary Wharf\, a severe built environment of its high quality of marble\, granite\, and glass. These two contrasting views have\, in their separate ways\, both dominated Clapham’s recent lived experience. With canvases divided into full-scale windows the views they represent are divided\, sliced into contrasting images\, yet eventually reconciled. In this way Clapham explores how combinations of colours and textures may trigger unlooked-for emotional responses. \nThe most recent work combines these images with the black-and-white news coverage of the Ukrainian conflict that has dominated the news cycle in recent years. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/david-clapham/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Going To The Match On Tour
DESCRIPTION:Going to the Match\, painted in 1953\, is LS Lowry’s best-known and most popular picture. Although he painted football-themed scenes before and after this date it is Going to the Match which has become iconic – an enduring representation of what match day means to fans. \nThe 1953 work shows fans arriving for a Bolton Wanderers game at their former home\, Burnden Park. The painting’s iconic status has been recognised and loved by visitors of all ages: especially those who love football and those who celebrate this quintessentially Northern experience. \nThis hugely important and much-loved work of art had been on public display at The Lowry\, Salford since it opened in 2000\, courtesy of a loan by the then owners the Professional Footballers Association (PFA). Following a high-profile campaign\, Going to the Match was purchased by The Lowry in Salford for The Lowry Collection at the Modern British & Irish Art Sale at Christie’s in London in October 2022\, thanks to the generous support of The Law Family Charitable Foundation. The painting returned to public display at The Lowry in November 2022 as part of Salford’s Lowry Collection and The Lowry is now working with galleries and venues across the North West to ensure that the piece can be enjoyed by the widest possible audience across the region. Supported by a £95\,000 grant from Arts Council England through its National Lottery Project Grants programme and additional support from the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation\, the tour will mean this iconic painting can be enjoyed by the widest possible audience across the region. \nThe painting is being displayed at the Williamson alongside other works by Lowry and a selection of pictures from the Williamson’s collection which place Lowry in the wider context of painting in Northern England in the mid 20th Century. \n#LowryGTTM \nImage Credit: LS Lowry\, Going to the Match\, 1953\n© The Estate of L.S. Lowry. All Rights Reserved\, DACS 2024
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/going-to-the-match/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,slide 1
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SUMMARY:Wirral MakeFest 2024
DESCRIPTION:Wirral MakeFest\, the highly anticipated festival celebrating creativity\, innovation\, and community\, returns for its 2nd annual event. Taking place across the Williamson Art Gallery & Museum and Birkenhead Central Library. Wirral MakeFest promises to be a day filled with inspiration\, learning\, and hands-on experiences for all ages. \nWith a wide array of activities\, workshops\, and exhibits\, Wirral MakeFest 2024 offers something for everyone. From technology enthusiasts to artists\, scientists\, crafters\, and hobbyists with a theme of sustainability. This year’s event is set to be the most diverse and engaging yet and is part of the Liverpool City Region’s Borough of Culture programme. \nThe one day free festival will feature: \n\nDrop in and scheduled workshops : Engage in interactive workshops covering topics such as coding\, 3D printing\, and sustainable living. We are delighted that the team from Seacombe’s Eureka! Science and Discovery will be sharing their “Chew to Poo” activities all about digestion throughout the day from the library.\nExhibits: Explore a variety of exhibits showcasing technology\, art\, and DIY culture.\nDemos: Witness fascinating demonstrations from local makers and the UK\, including virtual electronics\, woodcarving\, model making and more.\nHands-On Activities: Dive into hands-on activities\, including crafting\, upcycling\, Lego building and experimental projects.\nPerformances from local poets and musicians at both venues.\nAn exciting use of space inside and out with a pop up cafe in the library’s pocket park and integration of the wonderful “Going to the Match” Lowry exhibition into some of the activities at the Williamson.\nCommunity: Connect with fellow makers\, creators\, and innovators from the Wirral area and beyond.\n\nWirral MakeFest 2024 is free and open to the public\, welcoming families\, students\, professionals\, and hobbyists alike. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting\, there is something for everyone to enjoy at this year’s event. \n“Wirral MakeFest is a celebration of the incredible creativity and innovation within our community\,” said Alison Bailey Smith\, director of Wirral MakeFest C.I.C. “We are thrilled to provide a platform for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together\, learn\, and be inspired. Very pleased to be part of the Borough of Culture programme and to have secured some funding through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund”. \nwww.wirralmakefest.co.uk.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-makefest-2024/
LOCATION:Merseyside
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SUMMARY:Mallory & Irvine – 100 Years
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n2024 marks the 100th anniversary of the first British attempt to reach the summit of Mount Everest. But did you know that both George Mallory and Andrew ‘Sandy’ Irvine both spent time in their childhoods in Birkenhead? \nTo commemorate this anniversary we will welcome Julie Summers to the Williamson for a talk on Sandy Irvine\, his life at Park Road South\, Birkenhead\, and his role in this historic expedition. Julie will speak about Sandy’s early life in Birkenhead\, his rowing career and his successful crossing of the Norwegian Island of Spitsbergen before focusing on the 1924 Mount Everest expedition. There is no mystery in British mountaineering more famous than the story of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine. Julie will give background to the early Everest expeditions (1921\, 1922) before zooming in on 1924 and sharing her thoughts on whether or not the two Birkenhead men reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain 29 years before Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary. \nJulie Summers is Sandy Irvine’s great niece and biographer. She started working on the 1924 Mount Everest expedition over 25 years ago and published Fearless on Everest: The Quest for Sandy Irvine in 2000. It remains in print. Since then she has written 13 more works on non-fiction\, worked a stint as the Chairman of the Mountain Heritage Trust and is currently the Royal Literary Fund Fellow at Kellogg College\, Oxford.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/mallory-irvine-100-years/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240621T203000
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SUMMARY:Make Music Day with Medical Negligence
DESCRIPTION:Bringing their great music back to the Williamson\, we’re pleased to welcome back Medical Negligence for another live performance. \nThe band put their own unique twist on well-known songs from recent decades\, from the Everley Brothers in the 60’s to 80’s music like Erasure and more recent songs by the Foo Fighters. There’ll be something for every taste! \nThe Cafe will be open for drinks (including alcohol) and light bites (last hot food orders 8pm). \nThis performance will be live-streamed online as part of Make Music Day\, an annual celebration of music-making that takes place in communities across the world on the 21st June. \nMake Music Day
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/make-music-day-with-medical-negligence/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:North Wales Society of Fine Art
DESCRIPTION:The North Wales Society of Fine Art was established in 1990 by founder president Margaret Stevens. Its purpose was to encourage the promotion of botanical artwork across North Wales and into the North West of England. The Society has since thrived and evolved into a more eclectic mix of artists\, who display a wide range of inspiration and ideas through diverse styles and media. \nArtists invited to join the Society demonstrate both technical excellence and individual creativity in fine art. The subject matter varies from botanical\, landscape\, portraiture\, still-life and wildlife. Media used include oil\, acrylic\, and watercolour paints\, ink\, pencil and pastels\, textile artwork and sculpture. \nThis exhibition will showcase recent work by members of the society. \nMeet The Artists: On Saturday 29th June the Society will be holding a Meet & Greet in the gallery. Drop in 1-3pm to meet the artists and learn more about their work. \n \nTake the work home! Many of the works included in the Williamson Open 2024 – including those by the guest judges – are for sale. Williamson Art Gallery is a participating gallery in Arts Council England’s Own Art scheme. Own Art makes purchasing original artworks more affordable by making it possible to pay in 10 equal\, interest-free monthly payments. Amounts between £100 and £2500 can be applied for. \nTo find out more and to apply for the Own Art scheme\, please make an appointment at the front desk.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/north-wales-society-of-fine-art/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Slide 2
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SUMMARY:The KD Club
DESCRIPTION:Introducing an exciting opportunity for children and young people this summer! \nThe Kirsty Doyle Club are giving budding fashion designers the chance to showcase their creations in a prestigious gallery setting. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a class with Kirsty\, where they created a 3D fashion look on a mini mannequin. \nThe completed pieces will then be displayed at the Williamson over the summer. \nThe aim of this project is to boost self-confidence and nurture creativity\, offering a truly unforgettable experience. \nIf you’re inspired to become a young fashion designer\, get involved by contacting us. Entries close 5th July. \nGet in touch \nFind Out More About The KD Club
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-kd-club/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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