Prior to establishing WCS, the building was home to and led by a collective of artists, who worked hard to improve the building. Since then, due to various developments and need for investment, the coordinators at the time took on the building as part of a new company name, and became the Directors of WCS.

Since the beginning of WCS, the Directors have worked hard towards a programme that works both independently and with other individuals and organisations to produce projects, events and exhibitions. Striving to sustain itself independently as a business and arts organisation.

The WCS programme is made up of two strands: WCS Presents – Exhibitions + Events produced by WCS and WCS Hosts – Exhibitions + Events produced by external organisations, collectives + individuals, and endorsed by WCS as part of our programme.

For WCS Hosts, WCS is committed to supporting individuals and collectives with courageous and good quality ideas.

As part of WCS Presents, we produce a varied programme of mixed art forms from both established and emerging creatives, for a wide-ranging audience to experience, enjoy and learn from. We endeavour to produce high quality work whist incorporating DIY methods of producing independently and spending less to create more.

Previous exhibitions have seen successful collaborations with organisations such as The Royal College of Art, Liverpool John Moores University and Independents Biennial as well as international involvement with artists from across Europe, America, Canada and Asia.

As well as providing a unique atmosphere for exhibitions, the gallery has also played host to a number of inspirational and experimental live music acts.

In the near future we hope to combine all the creative, production and collaborative skills WCS has built up in an exhibition for Independents Biennial (September – November 2012). The exhibition will be bold and a challenge for all the senses, with a programme of events not to be missed.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 10 May. 6pm, FREE Entry
SPECTRUM
WCS Presents | As part of Liverpool Art Month WCS Presents SPECTRUM: 15 solo exhibitions, with 5 Liverpool based Artists, Duos and Collectives from various stages of their careers, exhibiting each week.

A hugely eclectic, unique and exciting roster has been formed that will exhibit work that together spans the myriad of practice, process, medium and concept that makes up the landscape of creative practitioners in a ‘post-08′ Liverpool.

Noisy, political, personal, humorous, intelligent and determined – a reflection of the city’s current creative community.

A three-part exhibition opening on the following nights:

Thursday 10 May, from 6pm
Thursday 17 May, from 6pm
Thursday 24 May, from 6pm, feat. Julieann O’Malley’s one-night only performance piece

Gallery Opening Hours Fri – Sun, 12-4pm

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Liverpool galleries are endless, I seem to be stumbling across them day by day – My pick of the bunch though is Wolstenholme Creative Space. Originally used as a space for independent artists to run and manage group projects now managed as a gallery between them. You question when walking around the gallery just how anyone manages to use the space so well. The walls chipped from plaster, holes in the ceiling and mains plugs hanging from the wall the place somehow echoes a charm.

When I last visited a diverse amount of work was being showcased, origami, photography, illustration and fine art included. Wolstenholme next exhibition starting this Saturday 18^th September in conjunction with the Binelle festival follows a similar structure. Entitled `Album` – artists from the Royal College of Art’s have been invited to create pieces to respond to the particularities of the surrounding area of Wolstenholme. Seventeen artists included working with photography, video, installation and film.

Another area of Liverpool I seem to find myself going back to again and again is Bold Street. One of the most vibrant and exciting areas of Liverpool also known as the `independent quarter` filled with book shops, cafes, art and craft shops and not too far away Fact cinema. Like Wolstenholme there is character and charm among each and every building you step foot – Bold Street coffee shop a place where students, locals and creative’s alike can be found relaxing within its laidback environment – The walls plastered with gig posters and local art the space feels more like a gallery than a coffee shop. It’s clean, fresh and somehow feels like being at home at the same time.

With Liverpool Binelle festival soon in full swing from the 18^th September Bold Street’s village traders will be hosting it’s third annual festival – A day perfect to experience what Bold Street has to offer and one I’m very much looking forward too. Starting 10.30am on Sunday 26^th September the street will come alive with food-tasting, literary shenanigans and face painting it will be a day to experience Bold Street at its best.

R Jackson’s & sons, Slater Street. The perfect place to find all your art and craft equipment and materials.

 The Shipping Forecast – Music, art and food all under one roof. The perfect place to catch local talent, enjoy some food and a mix of drinks. Just off Bold Street on Slater Street.

6 weeks ago I stepped foot into a city I knew nothing about, lost and overwhelmed Liverpool is now slowly taking me under her wing. With so much still yet to discover and a heap of festivals and exhibitions lined up let just hope I don’t get too lost in-between…

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