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Open call for artists launched for Paul O'Grady exhibition
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (361+ words) Four artists could see their work be part of the major retrospective exhibition coming to Birkenhead this year, celebrating Paul O'Grady. You Gotta Get a Gimmick: Paul O'Grady Story will open at Williamson Art Gallery on 4 December 2026, and run until…...
Renowned artist to host Spanish-inspired painting party in West Kirby
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (300+ words) Renowned abstract artist Daniel Meakin is bringing a splash of Barcelona-inspired creativity to Wirral this summer with a vibrant Painting Party at Tanskey's on Friday, 10 July at 6. 30pm. Set against the stunning backdrop of West Kirby promenade, with sweeping views across…...
Celebration of best of contemporary British art comes to Birkenhead
1+ week, 4+ day ago (251+ words) Williamson Art Gallery has partnered with London's Hayward Gallery to bring an exhibition of works by a selection of Britain's leading contemporary artists from the last 50 years to Birkenhead. Small Wonders: Reimagining British Art'revisits the vision of the Festival of…...
Warmth of Wirral's creative community helped Ukrainian artist feel at home
2+ week, 6+ day ago (346+ words) Ukrainian artist Olena Kosheva credits Wirral's creative community for giving her a much-needed welcome to Merseyside after she was forced to flee her home country. When Russia invaded in 2022, she and her son were among a number of Ukrainians to…...
New photography exhibition at St George's Hall explores absence and social reality
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (161+ words) Wirral's independent local news website Taking place from 5 June 2026 to 11 July 2026 at Liverpool's Stable Gallery, St George's Hall, the show explores absence as both, a social reality and a visual language. Maike P'tschulat, one of the exhibition's curators said, "Absence…...
Vive la Birkenhead! Major Paul O'Grady exhibition set for late 2026
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (699+ words) Wirral's independent local news website To help us bring the news that matters to you, please support us by making a donation - Thanks! A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O'Grady, revealing his life in front of…...
One week until Birkenhead's Art After Dark
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (271+ words) Wirral's independent local news website To help us bring the news that matters to you, please support us by making a donation - Thanks! There is just a week to go until Art After Dark officially takes over the town. On…...
St George's Hall announces winner of Mary Seacole statue commission
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (693+ words) Wirral's independent local news website To help us bring the news that matters to you, please support us by making a donation - Thanks! St George's Hall Charitable Trust has announced sculptor Richard Mossman as the winner of the Mary Seacole…...