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SUMMARY:Open Studios with Steve des Landes
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening\, 6 – 8:30pm. Between these hours you can drop into his studio\, see what he’s working on and ask any questions. No booking required\, just pop into the gallery on Friday evenings. \nYou can also follow Steve’s progress on our social media channels \nRead more about Steve des Landes’s residency
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/open-studios-with-steve-des-landes/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Brotherhood: The Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Williamson collection holds some of the finest examples of works showing this artistic legacy. \nThe exhibition will also showcase the various ways in which Merseyside has been influenced by\, and instrumental in forging new directions for these legacies. \nThis will include Birkenhead’s Della Robbia Pottery Company\, and the ‘Liverpool School’ of landscape painters.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/beyond-the-brotherhood-the-legacies-of-the-pre-raphaelites/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T100000
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SUMMARY:Echoes of the Floating World
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson possesses a small but notable collection of woodblock prints in the Japanese Ukiyo-e style. \nThese were made by some of the most important names in the period\, from Hiroshige to Hokusai. \nTheir motifs of flat perspectives\, high vantage points\, and bold colour distinctions\, were a radical influence across European art\, including by artists from Wirral. \nAs such\, this exhibition will show local artworks alongside Ukiyo-e prints\, communicating how Wirral artists have been influenced by\, and in dialogue with\, artists from across the world.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/echoes-of-the-floating-world-japanese-prints/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:Frances Carlile: Passage
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach one has been handcrafted using organic material collected during the artist’s own journeys through the landscape\, including along the coastline of North Wales and Wirral. \n  \nEvents: \nSaturday 11th April\, 12-3pm – Drop-in ‘paper bag boat’ workshop. Free\, no booking required \nInformation
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/frances-carlile-passage/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Slide 4
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T170000
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SUMMARY:The Williamson Open 2026 - SUBMISSIONS
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson Open returns for 2026! Here’s the key dates you need: \nSubmissions Open: Tuesday 5th May \nSubmissions Close: Sunday 14th June \nExhibition: Friday 24th July – Saturday 10th October \nClick the link below for full details and important information about submissions. \n  \n \n  \nSUBMISSIONS HERE
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-williamson-open-2026-submissions-exhibition/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T170000
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SUMMARY:The Garden as Muse
DESCRIPTION: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 created. \n  \nThis exhibition traces how artists across time have interpreted gardens not merely as physical spaces\, but as symbols of creativity and solace. From delicate\, nostalgic studies to immersive and grand paintings\, these pieces reveal how gardens can function both as sanctuaries and laboratories of artistic experimentation. \n  \nDrawing exclusively from the Williamson’s rich and varied collection\, The Garden as Muse invites visitors to wander through these imagined and observed worlds\, celebrating the enduring allure of the garden as a site where art and nature meet\, influence one another\, and continue to grow in unexpected ways.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-garden-as-muse/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T100000
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SUMMARY:Small Wonders: Reimagining British Art
DESCRIPTION: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 Art\, a contemporary reimagining of that original vision. \nThe exhibition brings together 50 acclaimed artists who have participated in the British Art Show – the UK’s definitive five-year curated survey of contemporary art – since its inception in 1979. Taking inspiration from Marcel Duchamp’s Boîte-en-valise – a “portable museum” contained within a suitcase – each artist has created a new\, small-scale work that responds to their original British Art Show presentation. The result is a condensed yet expansive overview of a half-century of British art history. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/small-wonders-reimagining-british-art/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260612T203000
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Liverpool Life Drawing will be returning for their next Friday night session at the Williamson. \nOpen to all abilities\, no experience needed as the tutors can guide you through the session. Basic materials will be available\, though you are also welcome to bring your own or let the tutors know if there’s anything specific you require. \n£10 cash or card payment on the night. No booking required. \nSessions will be on the second Friday of every month on an ongoing basis. \n  \nFollow Liverpool Life Drawing on social media \nFacebook     Instagram \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/life-drawing-class-workshop/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260612T183000
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SUMMARY:Books and Banter
DESCRIPTION:Love books? Love talking about books? Love Books & Banter!\nBooks and Banter is an opportunity to talk about books guided by theme\, with no specific book set to read. Discussions around the subject are facilitated but not restricted\, and tangents are welcome. \nThe theme for June is Natural History. \nFree to all – no need to book\, just come along! \n  \nTake a look at the list from May’s session  \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open and serving refreshments\, including alcohol. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/books-and-banter-theme-eastern-europe/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T183000
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SUMMARY:Wirral Singing Café - Coast To Coast
DESCRIPTION:Wirral Singing Café offers the local community a place where people can drop in for a drink and a sing along. \nMusicians from the Singing Cafes have been performing at various venues on the Wirral for over 12 years.  The musical repertoire is based largely around the songs from the 1940s to the 1980s with a bit of rock and roll dancing. Books of lyrics are also given out to audience members. \nA number of Lead Singers support the music\, and the main accompaniment is provided by a piano or guitar\, we aim to provide a happy chatty place to meet friends\, sing along\, or just sit back and enjoy the music. \nCafes are held regularly at 8 different venues throughout the Wirral; some are weekly\, and others are fortnightly or monthly. \nWirral Singing Café will be at the The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum on the 19th June at 18:30pm. This performance will be a mix of solo and duet pieces\, together with audience participation songs.  There is a wide variety of music\, so whatever your tastes\, you should find plenty to enjoy! \n  \n \nFREE – Donations are welcomed\, No booking needed. \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open serving light bites & snacks as well as hot and cold drinks including alcoholic beverage.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-singing-cafe/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T203000
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SUMMARY:Live Music from Acoustica 2
DESCRIPTION:Martin and Willy Simmons: Harp and Concertina – a unique paring in English folk music\nMartin and Willy have been playing together for over 20 years in a ceilidh band\, folk trio and various pub sessions. Recently they have got together to play English Traditional Music in a traditional way. The set includes many tunes that were incredibly popular dance tunes in the 17th\, 18th and 19th centuries and are now being rediscovered by new generations. \n  \nBoth musicians have come to their current instruments later in life after long careers playing brass and woodwind. Willy is a former professional saxophone player and also a flute and whistle maker and player before taking up the English concertina. Martin played the trombone in various bands for many years before turning to the Anglo concertina and more recently the folk harp. \n  \nMORE FROM ACOUSTICA 2 \n  \nFREE ENTRY
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/live-music-from-acoustica-2/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T153000
DTSTAMP:20260524T210418
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Encouraging Younger Volunteers in Heritage and Culture groups
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting local groups and organisations to join us on 30th June for a practical and engaging session focused on Encouraging younger volunteers\, delivered in partnership with Curious Minds and facilitated by Wirral CVS. \nYounger people bring energy\, fresh perspectives and new skills into the heritage and culture groups\, but many organisations tell us they’re unsure how to attract\, support and retain them effectively. This session is designed to help you bridge that gap. \nDuring the session\, you’ll: \n\nExplore what motivates young people to volunteer\nUnderstand common barriers and how to overcome them\nGain practical ideas to make your opportunities more accessible and appealing\nShare experiences and learn from others across the sector\nWhether you’re just starting to think about involving younger volunteers or looking to strengthen what you already offer\, this session will provide useful insight and actionable approaches.\n\nIf you’d like to attend\, please get in touch or secure your place via our website – \nEncouraging Younger Volunteers – Wirral CVS \nWe hope you can join us for what promises to be a valuable and thought-provoking session.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/6825/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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