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Lady Lever Art Gallery

Lower Road, Port Sunlight Village, Wirral CH62 4EQ
Information desk 0151 478 4136
www.ladyleverartgallery.org.uk
Open daily 10am to 5pm
Closed from 2pm on 24 December and all day on 25, 26 December and 1 January
Admission Free

Housing the collection of soap magnate William Hesketh Lever, the first Lord Leverhulme. The gallery is famous for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings, 18th century furniture and Wedgwood collection. Named in memory of Lever's wife, the gallery forms the centrepiece of the garden village Lever built for his workforce.

Exhibitions

Pulling the Lever: sculpture by Pete Ellis

1 October to 8 January 2005

A contemporary art installation by Pete Ellis inspired by the Lady Lever collections. Pete uses banal objects, things that have been thrown away, and collides them together by casting them in bronze. Some of his best-known pieces include a large rag rug incorporating an image of socks and a wardrobe with bronze casts of sausages, eggs and pigs trotters. To promote the Lady Lever display there will be special intervention at the Walker Art Gallery comprising an office desk covered in angle poised lamps.

Pre-Raphaelite Drawings

10 February to 14 May 2006

Some of these images are studies for famous paintings, while others are preparatory designs for other media, such as Burne-Jones’ Dies Domini, a study for a stained glass window. The exhibition is a chance to sample the artists’ outstanding drawing and design skills as well as a unique insight into their methods of working.

Norman Parkinson: Portraits in Fashion

10 June to 24 September 2006

A touring exhibition of photographs by Norman Parkinson from the National Portrait Gallery. Parkinson worked for the British edition of Harper's Bazaar and throughout his long career he contributed to many publications, including Vogue, Queen, and Town and Country. His work became famous for the liveliness, spontaneity and humour of his images, as well as for the creative use of his outdoor locations.

Events & Activities

Weekend and Holiday Fun

Free arty activities for children of all ages are available in the Artbase at weekends or every day during the school holidays: do a picture trail and discover the treasures of the gallery; complete a jigsaw of a famous painting, or get busy with colouring in fun!

The Artbase is in the basement of the gallery.

Pulling the Lever: sculpture by Pete Ellis - Christmas event

Christmas sock making (drop in activity)

Sunday 18 December

1 – 4pm

Pre-Raphaelite Drawings - Myths and Monsters

Legends and fairytales were the inspiration for much of the Pre- Raphaelite images. Relax in the gallery and listen to stories of myths and monsters

Families- suitable for under 7s

Sunday 29 January, 26 February & 26 March 2006

1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm

Pre-Raphaelite Drawings - John Ruskin Live: Pre-Raphaelitism 1853

Art Historian, Paul O’Keeffe’s re-creates the witty and controversial public lecture by leading art critic of the time John Ruskin.

Booking essential- free tickets from the Lady Lever Art Gallery shop.

Wednesday 15 February 2006

6- 7pm

Pre-Raphaelite Drawings - Drop in drawing workshop

Have a go at drawing and mark-making activities inspired by Pre-Raphaelite Drawings. Explore the methods used by the artists on display in the exhibition. Families- drop in.

Tuesday 21 & Thursday 23 February 2006 (half term)

1- 4pm

Pre-Raphaelite Drawings - John Everett Millais Gallery Talk

Keeper of National Museums Liverpool art galleries, Julian Treuherz, talks about the work of John Everett Millais, with close reference to the paintings and drawings from the Lady Lever Art Gallery ’s collection.

Booking essential- free tickets from the Lady Lever Art Gallery shop.

Monday 27 February & Wednesday 8 March 2006

2- 2.30pm

Pre-Raphaelite Drawing Gallery Talk

Head of the Lady Lever Art Gallery , Sandra Penketh, hosts a fascinating talk about the delightful exhibition.

Booking essential- free tickets from the Lady Lever Art Gallery shop.

Wednesday 15 & Tuesday 21 March 2006

2- 2.30pm

January Painting of the Month at the Lady Lever Art Gallery

The Scapegoat by William Holman Hunt

A free information sheet is available in the gallery every day during January, plus you can join in free lunchtime talks in front of the painting on the following dates.

Thursday 12 & 26 January 2006

1- 1.30pm

February Drawing of the Month at the Lady Lever Art Gallery

Arthur Madox Brown as a baby in Work by Ford Madox Brown (from exhibition Pre- Raphaelite Drawings)

A free information sheet is available in the gallery every day during February, plus you can join in free lunchtime talks in front of the drawing on the following dates.

Thursday 16 & Tuesday 28 February 2006

1- 1.30pm

March Sculpture of the Month at the Lady Lever Art Gallery

Snowdrift by Edward Onslow Ford .

A free information sheet is available in the gallery every day during March, plus you can join in free lunchtime talks in front of the sculpture on the following dates.

Thursday 9 & 23 March 2006

1- 1.30pm

Holman Hunt and the Holy Land Lunchtime Talk

Frank Milner discusses the biblical themes in William Holman Hunt’s work from the Lady Lever Art Gallery ’s collection.

Booking essential- free tickets from the Lady Lever Art Gallery shop.

Friday 31 March 2006

1- 1.30pm