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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
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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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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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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
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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
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