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Art in the Everyman // Liver Sketching Club

Exhibition at the Everyman until Sat 30 Sep

The Liver Sketching Club is the oldest continuously active art club in England. They have been hosting life and portrait drawing and painting classes in Liverpool since 1872.

Suzanne Grace's 'Cocktail after Dark' and Natalie Gilmore's study of Christ the King
Suzanne Grace's 'Cocktail after Dark' and Natalie Gilmore's study of Christ the King

The Liver Sketching Club was founded on 11 May 1872 - initially as the Liverpool Amateur Sketching Club.
In 1874, its name was changed to its present one as dropping the word 'Amateur' paved the way for professional artists to become members.
The club was founded by Samuel Burkinshaw, the Art Master at Liverpool College.

Karen Garnham's Andy McClusky painting and David Galvani's 'Art is Work'
Karen Garnham's Andy McClusky painting and David Galvani's 'Art is Work'