Event type: Exhibition

Introduction to photography: Ed Ruscha

This photography workshop takes its inspiration from our ARTIST ROOMS: Ed Ruscha display to explore Liverpool’s urban landscape. Streets and buildings are a popular subject in photography, and many cities have become known through iconic images of historic landmarks.

You will be introduced to the fascinating practice of architectural photography by photographer James O. Davies, who will share tips and tricks for best practice. You will take a walking tour across the city of Liverpool and learn how to compose your own pictures of the built environment. There will also be an opportunity to engage with Ed Ruscha’s photographic work, in an exclusive curator’s tour of the display.

The workshop is suitable for photographers at all levels, including beginners. You will need to bring your camera or phone camera. Assistance on how to use your device will be provided.

Biography

James O. Davies has worked as an architectural photographer for thirty-five years. He is Team Lead in Photography at Historic England and lectures on architectural photography. His award-winning work has been published in magazines such as Wallpaper, Architectural Review, and World of Interiors, and exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery. He co-authored books on English Prisons, Post War Buildings and Stonehenge and is a long-standing collaborator on Pevsner’s Buildings of England architectural guide series.

Accessibility

Tate Liverpool is temporarily located at RIBA North, Mann Island, a short distance (425m) along Liverpool’s iconic waterfront. There is step free access to the main entrance. There is a lift to the first floor gallery, or alternatively you can take the stairs.

  • Toilets are located on the first floor
  • The nearest Changing Places toilet is located at the Museum of Liverpool
  • Ear defenders are available to borrow. Please ask a Visitor Engagement Assistant

Additional seating is also available. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance.

To help plan your visit to Tate Liverpool + RIBA North, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information of what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

This workshop may encourage you to explore the Albert Dock, which includes period features such as cobbles and original Yorkstone paving.

For more information before your visit:

Email visiting.liverpool@tate.org.uk

RWC’s Strike A Pose Charity Fashion Show

 

 

 

On the 7th of March, Refugee Women Connect proudly presents our second charity fashion show – Strike a Pose – hosted at the iconic Camp and Furnace. Expect a night like no other as our sensational models take to the stage, showcasing the stunning creations of our ten talented designers, including a collection created by Refugee Women Connect’s service users.

It’s a night celebrating fashion, community, diversity and the vital work Refugee Women Connect does.

Refugee Women Connect is a Merseyside based charity, working to build a safe life in the UK for all women refugees and asylum seekers. Our service users come from all walks of life, those who have fled situations of conflict, persecution and abuse. Many of our service users have survived some form of gender based violence, including sexual abuse, exploitation, human trafficking and female genital mutilation. We offer expert support to the women and their children in the community, as well working with policy makers and the wider asylum sector to support their access to social justice.

We offer practical support for refugee women and their families. This includes expert casework, accommodation and housing support, school access for children, information sessions and English language classes. We also offer bespoke one-to-one mental health support for women recovering from trauma, as well as group wellbeing sessions, such as our art group and yoga sessions. Strike a pose, hosted in alignment with International Women’s day, celebrates empowerment of all, including those that Refugee Women Connect support.

100% of every ticket sale goes directly to Refugee Women Connect, enabling us to continue providing essential support to the women who rely on our services.

Every ticket sold will make a real difference.

From dazzling fashion to music, dance, and some unmissable raffle prizes, Strike a Pose has it all! So, get suited and booted and join us for International Women’s day for a night of style, glamour and grooving. We can’t wait to see you there!

Doors open at 6:30pm. Guests are invited to enjoy the lobby, buy raffle tickets, and visit the bar before the show begins at 7:30pm.

 

 

 

Fundraiser event for Liverpool East and South East Asian Network

 

Join us in person for a fantastic fundraising event supporting the Liverpool East and South East Asian artist Network!

There will be East and South East Asian Asian food, drinks, items for sale and auction. There will also be performances and an exhibition on offer too. It’s a great chance to meet new people, buy great artwork, try Asian cuisine, see local exhibition, enjoy some wonderful activities, and help strengthen our community.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to make a difference while having a good time. Come along, bring your friends, and show your support! 

Tickets are for admission only or admission with pre order food. You will be available to purchase food on the day too, but no gurantee as first come first serve, so pre order are essential.

 

LGBTQ+ History Month – Archive Explorations

Explore LJMU’s Special Collections & Archives related to LGBTQ+ history, life, and experiences, in a guided session for LGBT History Month. The session will include a short introduction by the Assistant Archivist, followed by independent exploration of the records in our Reading Room.

Featuring: our newest collection of April Ashley’s papers related to her life and career as one of Britain’s most historically important trans women; 1800s-1970s crossdressing and transgender history; 1980s-2000s LGBT club culture; queer life in fetish publications; gay life in women’s colleges; and representations of LGBTQ+ people and culture in magazines and ephemera. Click here to read more about the archive material to be featured.

Bookable via Eventbrite
10:30-12:00 or 14:00-15:30, 25 Feb 2026
Reading Room, LG Floor, Mount Pleasant Campus Library, L1 9DE
The building is wheelchair accessible with blue badge parking

Do let us know in advance if you have any other access needs we need to be aware of via archives@ljmu.ac.uk.

Please arrive with clean, bare hands. Please also be advised that some collections contain sexually explicit material.

If you are an external user, you will need any form of ID to sign in at the reception desk before heading downstairs to the Archive.

This event is part of the wider LJMU Library Fest 2026.

Experience The Pipe Organ!

 

 

Overview

Explore the world of pipe organs up close and personal at our Organ Taster Day – come and experience the King of Instruments! 

Join Us for Organ Taster Day!

Curious about the majestic sound of the pipe organ? Come by for an in-person experience where you can explore this incredible instrument up close. Whether you’re a music lover or just looking for something fun to do, this day is all about discovering the magic of organ music. No prior knowledge needed – just bring your curiosity and enjoy! Tickets from Eventbrite here. Tickets also include a 10% discount off a 1:1 organ lesson with Myles.

Agenda

16:00 – 16:15: Welcome and Introduction to the Organ at Ullet Road Church

16:15 – 16:30: Demonstration of the different organ stops

16:30 – 18:00: Come and try the instrument!

18:00 – 18:15: Short Recital

18:15 – 18:30: Final Questions

 

Festival of Data

Liverpool will host a unique event showcasing the impact of Data Science this February, as the University of Liverpool’s Civic Data Cooperative (CDC) presents The Festival of Data, a three-day celebration running from 5–7 February 2026. 

Taking place at the ACC Liverpool, the festival marks the culmination of the CDC’s ambitious five-year programme exploring how data can be collected, stewarded, visualised and used creatively to improve lives across the Liverpool City Region.

Each day of the event will showcase the different aspects and applications of Data Science, with a focus on health and civic data, and Artificial Intelligence.

At the heart of the festival is a programme of commissioned artworks translating complex ideas about data, health and society into playful, accessible and thought-provoking experiences. Created by artists from the city, and across the UK, working closely with local schools and communities, these artworks will be on display throughout the three-day event, inviting audiences of all ages and backgrounds to challenge their perceptions of what data science and artificial intelligence science is.

On Thursday 5 February, the following 8 artists will work with over 200 school children to produce these innovative works: 

Textile artist Rachael Prime presents Village of Data 2026, a sculptural work made with recycled and repurposed materials. Known for her collaborative, environmentally conscious practice, Prime’s piece draws on community narratives and shared making to explore how data connects people and places, transforming abstract systems into something tactile and human.

Multidisciplinary artist David Bixter brings sound, image and interaction together in Living Score 2026. Using sonification and visualisation techniques, Bixter transforms data into an immersive, responsive environment where audiences can experiment and shape the experience themselves.

Arts-based researcher Dr Elaine McNeill contributes POP the Labyrinth 2026; a multimedia installation rooted in co-production and wellbeing. Drawing on her extensive experience working with patients, communities and cultural organisations, McNeill’s work highlights the role of creativity in health, inclusion and collective working.

Maker and technologist Jackie Pease presents Contemporary Quipu 2026, blending craft, code, recycled materials and programmable electronics. Inspired by ancient systems of recording information, the work explores how data can be embodied through pattern, fibre and light, celebrating experimentation and sustainable making.

Textile and print artist Brigitte Watkinson exhibits Hanging Data 2026, a large-scale textile artwork developed through hands-on, intuitive processes. Her work reflects her expertise in translating complex ideas into accessible creative experiences, encouraging audiences to explore data visually and materially.

Illustrator and sculptor Stuart Harrison brings a playful yet insightful approach with You Are What You Eat 2026. Drawing on his background in illustration, education and visual storytelling, the sculpture makes links between data, health and nutrition.

Illustrator Toni-Louise Carter contributes Liverpool’s Football Community 2026; an illustrated work rooted in storytelling and everyday life. Known for live illustration and visual minutes, Carter’s piece uses imagery to make information approachable while celebrating shared cultural narratives.

Alongside these works, Light Up the Brain 2026 is a participatory multimedia installation co-designed by public engagement volunteers from the Mental Health Research for Innovation Centre (M-RIC) and artist Jennie Wishart. Families are invited to interact with an illuminated brain sculpture, sparking conversations about mental health in positive, accessible ways.

Beyond the artworks, the Festival of Data offers three distinct days tailored to different audiences. Friday 6 February brings together industry, research and academia for a full day conference with panel discussions and workshops ending with a ‘Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas’ in the evening.  

Saturday 7 February is designed for families, schools and the public, featuring hands-on activities, workshops and creative engagement – the day will include an interactive exhibition with family friendly activities, Data Art Safari, Lego Workshops, Data Detectives and live demonstrations from researchers and businesses.

Funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and delivered by the Civic Data Cooperative and the Civic Health Innovation Labs at the University of Liverpool, the festival brings together partners from the NHS, local authorities, business, academia and the community. The Festival of Data serves as an appropriately ambitious and inclusive event to celebrate the CDC’s years of commitment to shaping better services, healthier communities and a more vibrant civic data environment for the Liverpool City Region. The Festival of Data is sponsored by The ACC Liverpool Group, Sodexo Live! and Pullman Liverpool. 

20×20

One week after the opening of ‘TWENTY‘ on 12th February, the dot-art Gallery will host the launch of ‘20×20‘, another group show, this time focusing on smaller, more affordable works, with each piece measuring just 20x20cm.

‘20×20‘ will be an impressive visual representation of the talent and unique style of 40 of our members, who have each risen to the challenge. As always, art should be affordable and accessible for everyone and owning a piece of original work can cost as little as £75 in our landmark 20th year.

Subjects range from mini but perfectly formed windows into coastal landscapes by Nisali Siriwardene to luxurious depictions of Akhenaten in operatic glory by Kevin Pollard. A vibrant woman in pink from Grahame Ashcroft joins an anonymous searching portrait in cool tones from Sharon Kayll-Mathews. Abstract compositions by John Petch in retro neon will make an impactful stamp amongst luxurious and silky neutrals by Amanda Oliphant.This pair of exhibitions allows dot-art to showcase as many of their talented artists as possible in this milestone year. All artwork is for sale.

 

Twenty exhibition launch

 

 

At the dot-art space at INNSiDE hotel on Old Hall Street, ‘TWENTY’ will showcase large scale work by twenty dot-art Member artists and open with an evening of drinks, nibbles and live music on Thursday 5th February.

Just a sample of artists include Nathan Pendlebury who is driven by process-led painting and a long engagement with contemporary exhibition spaces. Hazel Thomson works from a deeply personal connection to nature, developing her voice through experimentation and close observation.Barbara Derecka, an artist and graphic designer brings a multidisciplinary approach informed by her love of exploration and cities of the world.

Joe Venning is a contemporary painter and muralist whose career spans public, domestic and international spaces, rooted in strong visual culture and community. Lisa James, a self-taught abstract artist from Cheshire, works intuitively, embracing emotion, vulnerability and curiosity as central to her practice.

All artwork is for sale.

 

 

Launch: LOOK Climate Lab 2026

22 January 2026 / 6–8pm / Open Eye Gallery / RSVP
Join us to celebrate LOOK Climate Lab 2026, with drinks and music!

LOOK Climate Lab is a biennial programme exploring how photography can be a relevant and powerful medium for talking about climate change.

We are transforming the gallery into a lab, bringing together researchers, activists and artists to test their ideas, and encouraging our audiences to discuss systematic changes needed for dealing with the climate crisis.

LOOK Climate Lab 2026 will take place from 23 January 2026 to 29 March 2026, with this year’s programme focusing on gardens and how people connect with green spaces. From memorials to places to hang out with friends, from horticultural perfection to an accidental hedge near your house or a tree that brings back memories, we examine the role plants play in our lives, and how our lives shape theirs.

Music from Dance for Plants, a DJ collective who do sustainable parties to help environmental charities.

Partners: dot-art, Chester Zoo, Homotopia, RHS Garden Bridgewater, Salford Youth Service, TreeStory Veterans’ Oaks, University of Salford, Victoria Park Butterfly House and Garden, Wigan Borough Council.

With support from: Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Curator Tour: Can Meeple Escape the Neurophoria?

 

Discover interactive artworks by artists Vytas Jankauskas, Joseph Wilk, and Jan Zuiderveld, and learn about the themes connecting them.

This tour offers insight into Milia’s curatorial process and exhibition concept, which examines the impact of intelligent technologies on our every day lives and asks us to think about the ways that humans and technology may evolve alongside one another.