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Smithdown Social Arts Hub and The Athenaeum Unite to Present Local Artist Exhibitions

The Athenaeum is pleased to announce a new and exciting collaboration with Smithdown Social Arts Hub, an energetic creative arts social enterprise, to present a series of themed exhibitions featuring local artists. This ongoing initiative will highlight unique exhibitions from local talent, intertwining contemporary local artistry with Liverpool’s rich cultural heritage.

For over 220 years, The Athenaeum has been at the heart of Liverpool’s business and cultural scene. Now, this historic venue will open its doors to local artists, providing them with a prestigious platform to display their work. The exhibitions will be thoughtfully curated to link modern artistic expressions with the extensive collection of artefacts at The Athenaeum, 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,” said Roger Phillips, Chair of the Athenaeum.

Event highlights include:

  • Themed Exhibition: The first exhibition will run for three months, featuring a selection of local artists and their unique interpretations of the theme.
  • Public Access: The public will have the chance to view the first exhibition on most Thursday and Friday evenings from 19th September to 29th November, with guests able to view historical artwork by local Liverpool artists and artefacts from The Athenaeum’s private collection.
  • The Grand Newsroom: Access will be provided to the public during open evenings to view the historic artwork decorating the walls of this iconic room and to socialise in a space where many of Liverpool’s greatest business minds historically gathered, often for the appreciation of the arts.

The first exhibition will launch on Thursday, 12th September 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 [email protected].

The exhibition will open to the general public on 13th September. If you wish to attend this event as a buyer, please RSVP to [email protected].

From 13th September, 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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