LIVERPOOL, UK. 2nd August, 2024 - The Athenaeum is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with Smithdown Social Arts Hub, a dynamic creative arts social enterprise, to host a series of themed local artist exhibitions. This ongoing project will feature unique exhibitions from local artist, intertwining contemporary local artistry with the rich cultural art heritage of Liverpool.
For over 220 years, The Athenaeum has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s business and cultural community. Now, this historic venue will open its doors to local artists, offering them a prestigious platform to showcase their work. The exhibition will be thoughtfully curated to draw connections between modern artistic expressions and the vast array of artifacts contained within The Athenaeum’s collections, celebrating the city's artistic legacy.
"This collaboration is an incredible opportunity for local artists to display their talents in a renowned setting, while also allowing the public to engage with Liverpool’s storied past through art," said Brenda Monahan, Director at Smithdown Social Arts Hub. "We are grateful to The Athenaeum for their generous in-kind support, providing us with an exceptional venue that enhances the visibility and impact of our project."
‘We are delighted to be working with Smithdown Social Arts Hub to provide a platform to local artists within the Athenaeum for what is a first for the Club. We look forward to welcoming members of the public to the Athenaeum to enjoy these local pieces as well as taking in the artwork of local artists which have adorned our walls during many years of the Athenaeum’s history. Our thanks to Brenda Monahan in particular for her massive contribution towards this project’. Roger Phillips, Chair of the Athenaeum.
Event highlights include:
- Themed Exhibition: The first exhibition will run for 3 months, featuring a selection of local artists and their unique expression of the theme.
- Public Access: The public will have the chance to view the first exhibition most Thursday and Friday evenings from September 19th to November 29th, with guests being able to view historical artwork by local Liverpool artists and artifacts relating to Liverpool from the private collection of The Athenaeum.
- The grand Newsroom: Access will be given to the public during open evenings to view the historic artwork decorating the walls of this iconic room and socialise where many of Liverpool’s greatest business minds historically gathered to build the foundations of the great city, and at times, for the appreciation of the arts.
The first exhibition will launch on Thursday September 12th with a special opening event featuring live music, refreshments, and opportunities to meet the artists. Members of the press are invited to attend this exclusive event. Please RSVP to concierge@theathenaeum.org.uk.
The exhibition will open to the general public on September 13th. If you wish to attend this event as a buyer please RSVP to hello@smithdownsocial.co.uk.
From September 13th viewings can be organised via:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-athenaeum-smithdown-social-arts-hub-exhibition-tickets-970514975417?aff=oddtdtcreator
From September 13th viewings can be organised via:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-athenaeum-smithdown-social-arts-hub-exhibition-tickets-970514975417?aff=oddtdtcreator
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