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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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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. \n  \nEnds 6th February 2027
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,Slide 3
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SUMMARY:Williamson Open 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n  \nThe exhibition is now open!!! \n  \nThe 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. \n  \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. \n  \nView the Online Catalogue  \n  \nOn purchases made in the gallery\, we offer the Own Art scheme. \n \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 £250 and pay it back over    10 months\, completely interest-free. \n  \nFind out more about the scheme and eligibility criteria: www.ownart.org.uk \n  \nPlease note that Own Art cannot be applied to online artwork purchases. \n\n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/williamson-open-2026/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Slide 2
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260810T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T170000
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Kerry Dunning
DESCRIPTION:‘I love to create\, design\, draw\, scrawl and doodle\, which lends itself nicely to a visual representation of the world around me. My work is a constantly evolving process.\nObservational drawing is key to all the work I create. I make a daily habit of sketching the world around me\, practising looking and observing the small details. I then get very experimental trying to create colourful\, bold and playful pieces. \n \n  \nAfter managing the children’s department in a bookshop I re-trained as a graphic designer with the award winning ninefootone.co.uk\, focusing on print. Following that excellent training I have developed my own style of digitally illustration using detailed layered illustrations to mimic the depth in tone of colours in nature. \n  \n  \nMore recently\, as a student at The Royal Drawing School\, I have moved away from digital work entirely. I have concentrated on developing and broadening my practise. MY current practise focuses on florals and faces using ink\, pencil\, charcoal\, paint and print. Living in the Lakes\, the Peaks and now by the coast I am inspired by the shifting and vibrant shades in the sky and water.’ \n  \nKerry’s work is currently on display and to purchase at the Williamson. \n10th August – 2nd October 2026 \n  \nMore about  KERRY DUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS \n  \nFollow on  Facebook  &  Instagram \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/guest-artist/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261031T170000
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SUMMARY:Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity
DESCRIPTION:The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum will present the largest ever exhibition of work by one of the most important British artists of the 20th century\, Leonard McComb. \nLeonard McComb: Nature and Humanity will include the best works from the artist’s estate\, as well as choice loans from major public and private collections\, over 60 of the artist’s best pieces\, including painting\, watercolour\, drawings\, and sculpture\, will be brought together. These will include ‘Rock and Sea Anglesey’\, from Oriel Môn\, which\, measuring over 10 metres long\, is the largest drawing on paper held by any UK public collection. There will also be a selection of choice loans from Manchester Art Gallery and the Royal Academy. \nThe loans are supported by the Weston Loan Programme with Art Fund. Created by the Garfield Weston Foundation and Art Fund\, the Weston Loan Programme is the first ever UK-wide funding scheme to enable smaller and local authority museums to borrow works of art and artefacts from national collections. The exhibition is a collaboration with Art Space Gallery| Michael Richardson Contemporary Art and the Estate of Leonard McComb RA. \nLeonard McComb RA (1930-2018) received acclaim and accolades throughout his career for his work in different mediums including painting\, drawing and sculpture. This exhibition at the Williamson will have a particular focus on McComb’s ecological outlook\, which can be found throughout his work. Whether portrait\, still life\, landscape\, or sculpture\, McComb’s work demonstrates his beliefs on the beauty\, energy\, and interconnectedness of all life. \nCurator Josh Mackarell says that “we are delighted to be able to bring this major exhibition of an important and celebrated artist to Merseyside. McComb’s work is not just relevant to our modern times for its beauty and technical brilliance\, but also because its environmental outlook speaks to the fundamental debates of our time.” \nThe exhibition will open on Friday 14th August 2026 and run until Saturday 31st October. \n  \nExhibition Events: \nCurator Tours \n\n2nd Sep & 2nd Oct\n\nArt Meets Mindfulness: Yoga & Sound Bath \n\n3rd Sep\n\nLandlines Studio: Workshops \n\n19th Sep &  3rd | 17th Oct
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/leonard-mccomb-nature-humanity/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:CURATOR TOURS: Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity
DESCRIPTION:Join Curator Josh Mackarell\, on a guided tour of  the Leonard McComb: Nature & Humanity exhibition. \nExplore McComb’s ecological outlook\, which can be found throughout his work. Whether portrait\, still life\, landscape\, or sculpture\, McComb’s work demonstrates his beliefs on the beauty\, energy\, and interconnectedness of all life. \nCurator Josh Mackarell says that “we are delighted to be able to bring this major exhibition of an important and celebrated artist to Merseyside. McComb’s work is not just relevant to our modern times for its beauty and technical brilliance\, but also because its environmental outlook speaks to the fundamental debates of our time.” \nFREE – No booking needed \n  \nDATES: \n2nd September\, 12:00pm \n2nd October\, 6:00pm \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/curator-tours/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T123000
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SUMMARY:Landlines Studios – Leonard McComb Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join artist duo Landlines in three participatory workshops based around our current exhibition ‘Leonard McComb: Nature and Humanity’. \n In three separate sessions\, which can be booked individually\, participants can use naturally foraged materials and inks to create their own works inspired by McComb’s practice. \n  \nIn session 1\, an elaborate botanical display of colourful flowers and foliage will be elevated centrally on plinths in the gallery space in bright vases and urns\, based on McCombs notable floral paintings. Participants will be able to move around the display to view it from all angles and draw as they wish using the botanical ink collection. \n  \nFor session 2\, in response to ‘Rock and Sea\, Anglesey’\, 1983\, participants will draw from photographs of cliff faces\, shorelines and landscapes taken on Anglesey\, abstracting the images through mark-making and crosshatching with natural tools and brushes. Should they wish to leave their drawings with us\, we will use them to create a community artwork\, collaging each piece together as McComb did\, to idealise an imagined landscape which could be displayed at the close of the exhibition. DROP-IN SESSION NO BOOKING REQUIRED \n  \nIn the final session\, based on ‘Still Life with Persian Rug’\, 1998\, an autumnal still life of seasonal harvest produce will be displayed on a vintage rug in wooden crates and wicker baskets\, with antique vessels displaying dried flowers\, seed heads and grasses. As in the August workshop\, participants will be able to move around the display to view it from all angles and draw as they wish using the botanical ink collection. \n  \nWorkshop Dates: \n19th September & 17th October BOOK HERE \n3rd October Drop-in workshop no booking required \n  \n– All the workshops will run between 10:30-12:30pm \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/landlines-studios-mccomb-workshops/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T183000
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SUMMARY:Kaboodle Choir & 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. \n  \nFollow Kaboodle Choir here \n  \nFriday 25th September \nFREE \nThe Williamson Cafe will be open for refreshments.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/kaboodle-choir-and-kabukes/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260827T121852Z
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SUMMARY:Costume Figure Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Our September Costume figure drawing event takes inspiration from two exhibitions at the Williamson art Gallery. \nJapanese prints and Leonard McComb. \nOpen to all abilities a chance to draw from life . \nNo Booking required \nPlease bring your own drawing materials. \nFees for Drawing are £12 /U18 £10 \n6.30 to 8.30 pm \nContact: marieartlife@outlook.com \nThis event is organised by Oxton life Drawing with experienced Artist and Tutor Marīe Mairs
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/costume-figure-drawing-pre-raphaelite-women/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261002T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261002T203000
DTSTAMP:20260918T170524Z
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SUMMARY:ANNIE LONG QUARTET
DESCRIPTION:Popular local jazz singer Annie is back with a fabulous trio of talented musicians.                  Expect swinging jazz standards\, catchy Latin and soulful blues. \nWith Keith Singleton on guitar\, Gavin Barry on bass\, and John Padfield on saxophone. \n       \n  \nGet there early for a seat as it was a full house for the last one! \nFriday 2nd October \n6:30 – 8:30pm \nFREE\, No booking required \n  \nFollow ANNIE LONG JAZZ 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/annie-long-quartet/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T203000
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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/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T203000
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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 October is THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT. \nFree to all – no need to book\, just come along! \n  \nTake a look at the list from September’s session  \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open and serving refreshments\, including alcohol. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/books-and-banter/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:SPLIT LEVELmusic
DESCRIPTION:SPLIT LEVELmusic return for another fantastic live performance at the Williamson. \nPhil and Lynne as SPLIT LEVELmusic\, concentrate on performing a wide variety of popular songs from the likes of 10cc…Annie Lennox…The Moody Blues…Eric Clapton & much more\, as well as Phil’s own highly acclaimed songs. \nThe duo focuses on warm strong vocal harmony\, supported by Phil’s complex and haunting acoustic guitar style. They have performed at many local venues and folk clubs\, where their unique blend of musical entertainment captivates any audience. \n  \nFollow SPLIT LEVELmusic on Facebook. \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:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261023T203000
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SUMMARY:Slightly Foxed
DESCRIPTION:Slightly Foxed are an entertaining trio playing blues & jazz influenced Americana and an eclectic mix of tunes that amuse them and others. Craig excels at country blues style picking and Clara makes her violin dance the melodies with vocal harmonies to compliment Saramay’s singing. \nThey have recently completed recording three original songs with the narrow boat sessions\, which are available on YouTube\, Facebook & the Narrow Boat sessions website. \nBased on the Wirral they have been playing together as a duo for four years and have recently been joined by a third player – Clara on violin & vocal – which has added range and harmony to their music. \nIn October at the Williamson Art Gallery they will be supported with a half hour set from local songwriter Glyn Jones. \n  \nFriday 23rd October \n6:30pm \nFREE entry \n  \nFollow SLIGHTLY FOXED
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/slightly-foxed/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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