Philip Wilson Steer: In Conversation

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Born in Birkenhead, Philip Wilson Steer was a pioneer of impressionism in Britain during the late nineteenth century. Studying in Paris in the 1880s, he was exposed to this radical way of painting after seeing works by the likes of Degas and Manet. With his...

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Albert Richards

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

March 2025 marked 80 years since the passing of Albert Richards, the youngest official war artist to be killed in action during WWII. The Williamson holds over two hundred of his works, spanning from his days at the Wallasey School of Art to the frontlines...

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Subterranean Elevator

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Subterranean Elevator has been conceived by artist Di Mainstone, and developed with a team of inter-disciplinary specialists. The installation invites intrepid visitors to explore the inner worlds of soil and the subconscious mind. On entering a dark, elevator-shaped environment, they will feel a soft earth-like...

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Elizabeth Smolen: Trailblazer

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Discover the life of local legend Elizabeth Smolen, a Polish refugee who settled in Birkenhead and became a champion scooter racer and successful businesswoman. A keen motorcyclist and engineer, Smolen made a name for herself by repairing, dealing and racing scooters and became part of...

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Event Series Open Studios with Steve des Landes

Open Studios with Steve des Landes

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Throughout 2025, Steve des Landes is 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. He will be hosting Open Studio sessions every Friday evening, 6 - 8:30pm. Between these...

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Ben Youdan ‘Mask’

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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. Youdan’s practice employs a wide variety of techniques...

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The Williamson Open 2025

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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. Entries are open NOW, and close on 16th August. Click the button below to read the rules and access...

Artist A & Artist B: The Long Haul

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

‘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. The net which hangs in the central space is constructed from...

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I’ll Tell You Later: BSL Happy Snappers and Emma Case

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

An inspiring exhibition showcasing the work of the Happy Snappers, a Wirral-based photography group made up of both Deaf and BSL users.  I'll Tell You Later explores the relationship between the Deaf experience and the hearing world. It sheds light on the barriers D/deaf individuals...

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Peter Rainsford Presents

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

Peter Rainsford presents a Miscellany of Music and Creativity. Peter is founder and director of Tafelmusik music school in Oxton. Each month he brings a varied repertoire of music and performers to the Williamson. As well as a musical talk from Peter and songs by Paula,...

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Enjoy the Piano

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

A varied selection of Piano Music played by local musicians. If you would like to play at the concert please contact: Peter Rainsford- piedpiper2000@aol.com to book your place. The Cafe will be open before and after the show for refreshments.

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Broken Grey Wires: Who Wants Flowers When They Are Dead?

Williamson Art Gallery Slatey Rd, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside, United Kingdom

WHO WANTS FLOWERS WHEN THEY ARE DEAD? is a new exhibition by Broken Grey Wires, exploring grief, loss, identity and community. ‘My dad died five years ago, which was a huge shock that I am still suffering with now. Grief is something that I am...

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