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SUMMARY:Loyalty
DESCRIPTION:Loyalty: An Exhibition of Paintings by Steve des Landes \n  \nSteve des Landes has been Artist in Residence at the Williamson since early 2025. \nThis major solo exhibition will include new artwork created in the gallery\, alongside more than forty paintings from his recent practice. Together they will present an insight into his bold and singular representations of the human condition. \nThe exhibition will focus on des Landes representations of figures in the landscape. The people in his paintings are unsentimental; and the artist’s narratives evolve to give an insight into the complex emotional lives of his characters. His paintings are energetic and restless\, inviting a constantly evolving dialogue between the painting\, artist and viewer. \nDes Landes’ personal artistic vision holds a deep connection with the landscape of the Liverpool City Region. His recent move to a studio at the Williamson is part of a continuing journey of engaging with the artistic landscape of the area\, which began when he joined the Liverpool Artist’s Workshops in the late 1980s. \nThe latter cemented his position as an artist with a deep personal psychology and social angle to his work\, which continues to be present in his paintings. \nView the Exhibition Catalogue online \nView Steve des Landes’ Instagram \nTAKE THE ART HOME: \nMany of Steve’s paintings included in this exhibition are for sale. You can view and purchase online\, or speak to a member of staff in the gallery. \nShop Now \n  \nSteve des Landes is represented by David Messum Fine Art. \nVisit their website. \n  \nEVENTS: \nIn Conversation with Steve des Landes and Angela Samata. Friday 13th March\, 6pm\, free but booking essential. Book Now \nThe exhibition will be accompanied by a programme of events including open studios. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/loyalty/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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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
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270206T170000
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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:20260209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T170000
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SUMMARY:Guest Artist: Kate Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Factory Floor Jewels is a growing UK jewellery brand by independent design-maker Kate Stewart. \n  \nEach piece is meticulously handmade in her Liverpool studio and tells the story of her fascination with the engineering and marine history of the city which stems from her relationship with her engineer father. \n  \nInspired by the enduring strength and beauty of industrial materials and processes\, each Factory Floor Jewels collection features an eclectic mix of materials\, including silver\, steel\, brass\, and copper\, creating jewellery that is both captivating and versatile. \nMost of her designs begin with scrap or waste materials gathered from local engineering workshops.  Her final collections sometimes feature these repurposed materials and all silver used is recycled. \n  \nKate creates pieces that have a timeless look\, with clean lines and classic silhouettes that never go out of style.  Factory Floor Jewels pieces tell a story and are always conversation starters designed to make you stand out from the crowd.  They also make perfect gifts for those who appreciate unique design and a touch of industrial flair. \n  \nMORE \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/guest-artist-kate-stewart/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:The Portrait Paradox
DESCRIPTION:The Portrait Paradox brings together portraits from the Williamson’s collection and Liverpool-based artist Adrian Jeans’ portrait-based sculpture\, drawing\, photography and video. \nJeans says: “Influenced by the Williamson’s fascinating art collection\, I have been inspired by an under-acknowledged progressiveness in portraiture.  \nAt its best it challenges the norms of the time and The Portrait Paradox will show how I and others have taken portraiture beyond a simplistic paradigm and used it to explore our wider humanity” \n  \nEVENTS: Click here to BOOK \n  \nFollow Adrian \n  \nMore
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-portrait-paradox/
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:20260501T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260501T203000
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SUMMARY:'In Concert' - Opera Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the gallery for a night of live Opera and piano performances. “Whatever your musical taste\, I’m sure you’ll find plenty to enjoy”. \nWe are excited to welcome Jeannette\, Nick & Alan for their first ever performance together at the Williamson. \nTheir programme will include classical & contemporary songs\, arias and musical pieces from the world of Opera\, Musical theatre\, Jazz improvisation\, the Broadway Song book and much more. \nJeanette Jarrel is a soprano who has sung and performed with several groups locally\, including Una Voce and West Kirby Light Opera\, and is currently with Peninsula Singers. She has taken part in many choral\, operatic and musical theatre productions.  Her tastes are extremely eclectic\, including R&B\, Country\, Stage and Musical Theatre\, Opera and Classical music. \nNick Hardy is a tenor who has worked as a chorister with all the national opera companies in the UK\, plus a season with the Royal Opera Covent Garden\, which included a tour to Japan.  With local companies he has sung 30 roles in opera and has many credits in the most popular oratorios. \nAlan Derrick is a Wirral-based jazz pianist and accompanist.  He managed the Wirral Community Choir for over 12 years\, stepping down in 2019.  He is heavily involved in the Singing Cafes\, playing at 5 or 6 venues throughout the Wirral\, and is the musical lead for the Liverpool Memory Singers\, a group of people with dementia and their carers\, based in Toxteth. \n  \n     \nFriday 1st May \n6:30pm \nFREE – Limited seating available. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/concert-opera-live-piano/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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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  \nSUBMISION DETAILS
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/the-williamson-open-2026-submissions-exhibition/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,slide 1
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T203000
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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:20260508T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T203000
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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 May is EASTERN EUROPE. \nFree to all – no need to book\, just come along! \n  \nTake a look at the list from April’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:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Truth to Nature: Light & Shadow in Watercolour
DESCRIPTION:We are welcoming back Janine Pinion to work live in the gallery.  \nJanine lives in New Brighton and has specialised in watercolour for the past decade. Her semi-abstract technique is based on natural processes.  \n  \n“I was enamoured of the Pre-Raphaelites as a young artist and still love their work today. The light and colour is other-worldly\, and yet can be seen in real landscapes around Wirral. These moments carry the strong emotions revered by the Pre-Raphaelites. Their portraits also fascinate me and I aim to revisit and explore this theme too.” \n“I challenge perceptions that watercolour is a difficult\, secondary choice of medium and invite you to witness its magic.” \n  \n \nCome along to see Janine working live in Gallery 4. Surrounded by the inspirational pieces of the ‘Beyond the Brotherhood: The Legacies of the Pre-Raphaelites’ exhibition. You can ask her questions or just enjoy watching the art come to life. \nSaturday 9th May \n  \nMore about Janine \n  \nFollow on Facebook   &   Instagram \n  \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/truth-to-nature-light-shadow-in-watercolour/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T203000
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SUMMARY:Live Music "IT AIN'T QUAINT"
DESCRIPTION:‘It Ain’t Quaint’ …a compact trio all about the Whisper and Shout of easy soul\, jazz and blues to foot tapping crowd pleasers…with a twist. \nFlamin’ Jayne…Sings and plays Sax\, Clarinet and Guitar and looks after the art work. Chris Plinen…Sings and plays Guitar or Bass and empties the bins. David…sings and plays guitar. \n  \nThey originate from the Trans Mersey Sessions of sing arounds\, pubs\, cafes and open mic nights\, developing an eclectic mixed genre of music\, unique to their show. Come along to the gallery and enjoy a lively\, energetic and captivation performance. \n  \nFriday 15th May \n  \nFIND OUT MORE \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open serving light bites & refreshments including alcoholic beverages.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/live-music-it-aint-quaint/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T160000
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SUMMARY:‘Passage’ - Vessel Making Workshop with Frances Carlile
DESCRIPTION:Come and make a vessel based on your experience of Passage\, \nwith artist Frances Carlile. \n  \nThink about your own hopes\, fears\, dreams and memories. Your own voyage through life. \nSuitable for individuals of all ages or family groups with accompanied children from 5 years. Learn about how to process found materials and take a closer look at the natural world. \nA wide variety of materials will be provided. Collect your own natural materials; leaves\, twigs\, shells\, flowers\, etc to include in your vessel if you wish. \n  \nFREE – Booking Essential\, Limited Spaces \nBOOK HERE \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/passage-vessel-making-workshop-with-frances-carlile/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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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:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T160000
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SUMMARY:Wirral Pop Orchestra and Wirral Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Wirral Pop Orchestra & Wirral Big Band are back at the gallery for a Spring Concert. \n  \nJoin us at the gallery for a delightful afternoon of music from two fabulous local bands. \nWirral Big Band and Wirral Pop Orchestra were both started in 2019 by Jan Modelski\, an accomplished musician who is passionate about community music\, bringing local musicians together. \nWirral Pop Orchestra strays away from the conventional classical classical repertoire exploring the world of Pop\, theatre\, films and musicals. Wirral Big Band play all things jazz\, swing and pop in a Big Band style. \nBoth bands have enjoyed many successful gigs at a variety of local venues\, and we’re delighted to welcome them back to the Williamson for a fabulous seasonal performance. \n  \nFollow Wirral Big Band  &  Wirral Pop Orchestra \n  \nThe Williamson Café will be open serving Menu favourites\, ‘Mini Afternoon Tea’ and other refreshments. \n 
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/wirral-pop-orchestra-and-wirral-big-band/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T100000
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SUMMARY:Coming soon- 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.
URL:https://williamsonartgallery.org/event/coming-soon-leonard-mccomb-nature-humanity/
LOCATION:Williamson Art Gallery\, Slatey Rd\, Oxton\, Birkenhead\, Merseyside\, CH43 4UE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Slide 3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Williamson Art Gallery":MAILTO:arts@williamsonartgallery.org
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