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Art in Liverpool
Contact: Ian Jackson
Email: info@artinliverpool.com
Comprehensive on-line resources for the Liverpool art scene, gallery listings, links, artists directory and the Liverpool Art and Culture Blogs.

Art On The Wall Publications
Contact: Dina Cuthbert Fon - Creative Director
1a Moss Side, Formby, Liverpool L37 3JY
Tel: 01704 873194 / 07762 252123
Email: info@artonwall.co.uk
ART ON WALL can assist organisations in all aspects on their visual presentation. It will be involved in all stages of production, branding and publications. It will also supply original art and images for office and private collections on a sale or rental basis. ART ON WALL will provide resources to lead art workshops for all ages and capabilities.

BBC Big Screen Liverpool
Contact: Bren O'Callaghan - Big Screen Manager
BBC Merseyside, 31 College Lane, Liverpool L1 3DS
Tel: 0151 794 0982 / 07834 845 594
Fax: 0151 794 0988
Email: bren.ocallaghan@bbc.co.uk
The Liverpool Big Screen is a 26-metre square giant digital display in Clayton Square Liverpool, which actively encourages submissions from artists across the region for display to a passing footfall of 60,000 persons per weekday; rising to 100,000 at the weekend. Although primarily seeking digital video material we also accept still images and may be able to faciliatate 'video diary'-type expositions of other forms of craftsmanship. Our interactive programme is building swiftly and enquiries from developers and programmers are also welcomed. We work in close collaboration with the Liverpool Biennial, FACT, local artistic agencies and with the continued support of Arts Council England; for whom we continue to host successful bespoke and touring commissions across the BBC Big Screen network.

Gesquoi (Research & development in the contemporary arts and culture)
Contact: Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney - Projects Co-ordinator/Artist 28 (14) Aigburth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 4JH
Tel: 07944 733576
Email: gaynorsweeney@hotmail.com
Gesquoi is an artist led initiative led by Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney and other affiliate artists, regional, national and international. It was formed in late 2003 to analyse the role of the artist in contemporary society, from their creative practice to the cultural contribution of the artist.

Liverpool Biennial
Contact: Judith Harry - Development and Marketing Manager
P.O. Box 1200, Tea factory, 82 Food Street, Liverpool L69 1XB
Tel: 0151 709 7444
Fax: 0151 709 7377
Email: info@biennial.com.uk
Featuring the freshest and most innovative elements of visual culture, Liverpool Biennial brings together visual artists from around the world for a 10-week programme of contemporary exhibitions and events. Delivered in partnership with artist networks, city galleries and venues, Liverpool Biennial 2006 will take place from 16th September to 26th November 2006.

Liverpool Safe Productions Ltd
Contact: Brian Dawe - Manager
St Mary's Complex, Waverley Street, Bootle, L20 4AP
Tel: 0151 923 1311
Website: www.safeproductions.co.uk
Established as a non-profit organisation in 2000, safe productions have a long track record of assisting groups in the realisation of public artworks. These works can act as a vehicle to motivate communities and provide a focal point for regenerative works, generating a sense of pride and ownership.

Liverpool & Manchester Design Initiative
Contact: Elaine Caldwell - Project Co-ordinator
Unit 101, The Tea Factory, Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4DQ
Tel: 0151 709 1566
Fax: 0151 707 8386
Free information and advice for commissioners and producers of design, craft and visual arts. Provide matchmaking service to help commissioners find the right designer/artist for their project. Visit the website to view portfolios of over 500 creatives, or contact us to conduct a search for you. Other services include advice on briefs, selection & contracting, project management, seminars, workshops and awards.

Red Eye Octopus
Contact: Joanne Merritt: 07783 414 826; Stephanie Tyrrell: 07949 716 304; Genevieve Say: 07740 487 389
Email: redoctopus1@hotmail.co.uk
Red Octopus is a movement and visual arts organisation established in Liverpool in January 2006, specialsing in working with young people.  Red Octopus offers a range of services from one day intensive projects to ongoing, term-length projects. We can work with one group or an array of groups within the school. All projects end in a formal or informal performance and we tailor our sessions to the needs of the school.

Site Sight
Contact: Jean Grant
Tel: 0151 727 1074
Email: info@site-sight.demon.co.uk
Creative urban environment work with spaces.

South Liverpool Arts Group
Contact: Allen Heyes - Chairman
2 Montfort Drive, Grassendale, Liverpool L19 3RJ
Tel: 0151 427 6814
We are a group of amateur painters, we meet each Tuesday at St Anthony of Padua, Mossley Hill. We hold regular exhibitions at Calderstones Park and Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. New active members welcome.

Transvoyeur (Anglo-American Arts Exchange Initiative)
Contact: Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney - Projects Coordinator/Artist

28 (14) Aigburth Drive,
Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 4JH
Tel: 07944 733576
Email: gaynorsweeney@hotmail.com
To promote creative and artistic research and development, both in practice and discourse on the spatial and temporal relationships of Liverpool and New York. To organise the exchange of twelve artists annually, culminating in two exhibitions, one in Liverpool and the other in New York. Accompanied by symposiums for discourse open to the general public and the arts community in both cities.

Zap Graffiti Arts
Contact: Kieran Gorman
2nd Floor, Grand Central, 35 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SF
Tel: 0151 709 0096
Fax: 0151 637 0618  Kieran Gorman: 0774 8264 908 Paul Calvert: 0797 0111 649
Email: info@zapgraffiti.co.uk
Promoting graffiti as a positive artform across the UK. Challenging stereotypes - Developing skills - Regenerating! 
http://www.zapgraffiti.co.uk http://www.myspace.com/zapgraffitiarts

Artists & Collectives

Armstrong, Simon
82-84 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AA
Tel: 0151 221 0093 / 07967 600648
Fax: 0151 709 7667
Email: sim@arenastudios.clara.co.uk
Freelance visual artsworker and creative consultant with experience of designing, developing and delivering arts projects and workshops in partnership with local authorities, schools and arts organisations. Encouraging participation, confidence and enthusiasm in all abilities, through varied formats from drawn image, sculpture and installation through to digital imagery.

Art by Debbie
Contact: Debbie West
93 Alderson Road, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 1HG
Tel: 07976 044179
Email: artbydebbie2005@yahoo.co.uk
Art by Debbie is a collection of my works, mainly oil and acrylic on canvas. The style of work is contemporary and is available for purchasing. Works can be purchased from the Website or alternatively work can be created in accordance with customer specifications and to suit any interior.

Art League
Contact: Rosie Subhani - Art Director
349-351 Smithdown Road, Liverpool L15 3JJ
Tel: 0151 734 2624 / 07717 017948
Email: rosie@subhani3572.fsnet.co.uk
The Art League is run by artists for artists or an artist collective which believes in creating a stimulating, supportive environment, enhancing visual awareness within a modern day space. The Art League is situated on the outskirts of the city centre within an urban environment, creating a unique space for the public to enjoy as well as be part of the creative process.

Artspace Merseyside
Contact: Karen Whitelaw Ð Administrator
Bridewell Studios, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8UL
Tel: 0151 263 6730
Merseyside's longest established arts studio group. Run by artists, we provide 24 hour accessible and affordable studio space. Various members exhibit and run courses in a variety of media. Current activities include sculpture, painting, printmaking, design, stained glass, batik, furniture restoration, ceramics and fashion design.

Ball, Tina (or click here)
Contact: Tina Ball
23 Flamstead, Birchgreen, Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 6PF
Tel: 01695 724731 / 01695 724731
Email: tab76@btinternet.com
Fine artist; practice involves photography, printmaking, drawing and digital media. Considerable experience in art project management, organisation and facilitation, in community and public art.

Bebington, Faith
1 Eastfield Drive, Liverpool L17 4LH
Tel: 0151 727 2785
Email: faith.ash@blueyonder.co.uk

Berrill, Philip
Contact: Philip Berrill
60 Leyland Road, Southport PR9 9JA
Tel: 01704 534725
Fax: 01704 534725
Email: philipberrille@hotmail.com
Artist, author, publisher, broadcaster - worldwide.

Big Yellow
Contact: Julian Gillespie Ð Director
7 Greenheys Road, Liverpool L8 0SX
Tel: 07961 434980
Email: cookauvan@hotmail.com
As an artist I work in the following areas: community arts, live art, works produced for exhibition, commission work both public and private, and design work for interior and exterior locations. There is no distinct separation between my work in these disparate areas, as my work in one area informs another. They are also united by a commitment in my work to the use of recycled and recyclable materials.

Brooks, George A
Contact: George A. Brooks
20 Rowan Close Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1BS
Tel: 01928 576006 www.funnipics.com
Email: george.brooks@lineone.net
Cartoonist/Caricaturist/Illustrator specialising in commissions and as an entertainer drawing caricatures at events and promotions of any kind.

Calvert, Ron
Contact: Ron Calvert
41 Durham Road, Liverpool L21 1EF
I am an artist, sculptor, designer and graphic designer working alone with all mediums (including metal). Producing fine art, photo-ready artwork through to cartoons and ads. All by hand (as opposed to computer generated) with many years experience.

Cartoonist Workshop
Contact: Dennis Harrison
96a Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AG
Tel: 07812 755651
I am a cartoon workshop facilitator and cartoonist / artist. I provide cartoon strips and other artwork to various newspapers locally and nationally. I work with after school clubs and people with learning difficulties. I am a former publicity officer and editor of publishing at Merseyside Centre for Voluntary Service.

Corbett, Peter
Contact: Peter Corbett Ð Artist
Flat 4, 7 Gambier Terrace, Hope Street, Liverpool L1 7BG
Tel: 0151 709 4045
The 2004 Lexmark European Art Prize,North West Regional winner.

Cormack, Jim
Contact: Jim Cormack
122 Cockburn Street, Liverpool L8 9TD
Fax: 0151 222 5452

Davies, J C V
Contact: J.C.V. Davies, Visual Artist
188 Minster Court, Liverpool L7 3QF
Tel: 0151 708 8431 / 07740 704494
Email: joey.egged@btopenworld.com
The focus of the work I am currently involved with has environmental recycling of waste glass from a variety of household sources at its core. The glass is cleaned, broken down and then used as a raw material to fill hand made individual plaster/flint waste mould. These are then kiln fired to produce glass casts, which for this project are glass casts of house bricks.

Digital Delights
Contact: Dorrie Halliday - Digital Artist
5 Westdale View, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 8JD
Tel: 07976 965746
Email: itsdorrie@aol.com or dorrie@dorriehalliday.com
I am a digital artist combining myths and legends with the mythology of the modern urban landscape. I produce work using various art forms including photography, digital manipulation, animation and installation. I am also a freelance artist coordinating in schools and museums such as the Tate & Whitworth.

Edgar, Lis
2 Greenside Avenue, Wavertree, Liverpool L15 8JU
Tel: 0151 281 3721 / 07796 658498
Email: lisedgar@iclway.co.uk
Freelance artist and qualified teacher, 13 years classroom experience produces a wide range of work from handmade cards to large oil paintings, handmade paper to large puppets. Experience in workshops for all ages. Also an experienced curator. I have organised exhibitions for Creative Lets and L.Issue gallery.

Edge, Nina
Contact: Nina Edge - Artist Designer
40 Kelvin Grove, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 3UE
Tel: 0151 726 0348 / 07971 472707
Fax: 0151 726 0348
Email: edge@nedge.u-net.com
Commissions for the built environment, public and domestic spaces design solutions for interior and exterior education; practical and theoretical workshops, cross curricular project design and delivery. Services in primary, secondary, tertiary education and in community settings. Particular emphasis on art and science, and sustainability. Community consultation and project management.

Fittings Multimedia Arts
Contact: Deborah Wintle - Administrative Director
Toxteth TV, John Archer Hall, 68 Upper Hill Street, Liverpool L8 1YR Tel: 0151 708 8858
Fax: 0151 708 8858
Email: info@fittings.org.uk
FMA has two Artistic Directors visual artist Felicity Shillingford Director, Actor, Writer Gary Robson. It is from this fusion of an able bodied visual artist and a disabled theatre maker that we aim to challenge preconceptions by making art that mixes artists, art forms and cultures that question stereotypes and break down boundaries. FMA develop and create multi-sensory mixed media artworks using integrated companies. Creating work in different forms to suit the creative ideas of each project, which include: performances, installations, films, workshops and seminar/lecture/training formats.

Freelance
Contact: Rebecca Backhouse - Artist
6 Argyle Road, Liverpool L19 1RP
Tel: 07830 309266
Email: beccafuerie@yahoo.co.uk
A group of artists working in city centre studios working in mixed media performance art, sculpture, painting, graphics, photography and digital video. Available for commissions, projects, community arts events/projects, for children/adults. Open studio events.

Futureworldhappy
Contact: Mary Lamb - Designer/Marketing & P.R.
Tel: 0151 726 9406 / 07909 881435
Email: futureworldhappy@aol.com
FutureWorldHappy is a new collective of artists and designers working with recycled and future-friendly materials. Looking for new members and commissions. Artwork is available for fairs, exhibitions, workshops and retail including design and making of interiors, textiles, sculpture, garments, jewellry, furniture, etc.

G art
Contact: George Lund
Flat 4, 12 Belvidere Road, Princes Park, Liverpool L8 3TG
Tel: 0151 222 5918 / 07833 381368
Email: georgelund@merseymail.com
I am a colourist fine artist with a unique Naive and abstract style of art work. My work represents Liverpools iconic scenes for post cards, greeting cards and paintings, has themes on ecology, culture and dance. My art is painted in multi medium on canvas also on all material. I have had numerous exhibitions in Yorkshire and Liverpool from the Egg Cafe, Speq Gallery in Quiggins, the Liverpool Biennial. Involved in transvoyeur project cross cultural exhibition in New York & Liverpool with New York artists (part of 2006 Biennial).

Galbraith, Laird
Contact: Laird Galbraith - Artist/Painter
63 Blundell Street, Liverpool L1 0AJ
Tel: 07711 502323 / 07711 502323
Email: lairdgalbraith@yahoo.co.uk
Artist/painter - commissions undertaken. See website.

GES (Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney)
Contact: Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney Ð Artist
28 (14) Aigburth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 4JH
Tel: 07944 733576
Email: gaynorsweeney@hotmail.com
Conceptual Performance Artist. Public and private commissions. Lecturing and workshop initiatives. Research and development residencies. Philosophy and discourse of art history and contemporary art development. Previous projects Liverpool European City of Culture 2008, Liverpool Biennial, including residences and performances in New York, Copenhagen, London, Paris and Berlin. Organise art initiatives and projects, such as TransVoyeur an Anglo-American Art Exchange Initiative, launched 2004.

Guy, Stanley
28 Barrett Road, Birkdale, Southport PR8 4PG
Tel: 01704 563202
Email: stanlin@tesco.net
Liverpool art school fine art graduate. Liverpool 8 finalist. Widely exhibited. Oil commissions and private tuition undertaken.

Hentage, Elizabeth
Flat 10, 24 Alexander Drive, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 8TE
Tel: 07905 853209
Email: withallhope@yahoo.co.uk
Performance artist working with video themes - reflection, control, infinity and truth.

Hive Collective
Contact: Matthew Smith
43 Rockland Road, Waterloo, Liverpool L22 9QH
Tel: 07761 582047
Email: thehivecollective@hotmail.com
The Hive Collective organise and promote audio-visual electronic music events throughout Liverpool.

Impact Murals
Contact: George Nicholas, Managing Director
Landmark Cottage, Clieves Hills Lane, Aughton L39 7HP
Tel: 01695 421151 / 07712 097102
Impact has over 35 yrs combined experience creating and providing, vibrant, colourful large and small scale murals and wall art in the UK, USA and Channel isles. Impact has pioneered fibre-optic illuminated and tactile murals in hospitals and schools nationally.

Indigo Goat
Contact: Wendy McGregor -Artist
20 Water Street, Hamilton Square, Birkenhead CH41 5ED
Tel: 0151 647 0076
Email: indigo-goat@msn.com
Freelance theatre make up artist and digital photography. Workshops, first aid (burns and wounds). Historical and fantasy make up, face painting portfolios for character actors and animal portraits (specialise in cats).

Jackson, Robert
Contact: Robert Jackson
43 Clifton Road, Birkenhead CH41 2SF
Tel: 0151 200 8756
Fax: 0151 200 8756
Commission for portrait, landscape, creative, mural and Chinese painting. Available as a visiting artist locally or residential for painting trips/holidays. Expertise in pastel, in studio or outdoors. Also inspirational recreational workshops with any group, school or disability. Private tuition available. Also beginners Chinese painting.

Jones, Jason
Contact: Jason Jones
Liverpool
Email: jason@jasonjones.co.uk
I am a Liverpool born and based artist having exhibited nationally and internationally. Predominately a painter, my work has an origin based on personal experience and perceived aspects of the chaotic, conflict, tension and emotion, all expressed through colour and composition. I am also the cornerstone gallery manager.

Kennedy, Tony
Contact: Tony Kennedy - Cartoonist/Illustrator
201 Fonthill Road, Kirkdale, Liverpool L4 1QD
Tel: 0151 281 6692 / 07969 247804
Email: ken@merseymail.com
I am a cartoonist/illustrator. I design and produce, postcards, posters and a Zine called midnight. I show my work through my blue midnight exhibition and mail art projects. My poetry has been published in Greece and China, I am a member of the International Greek writers association and the comics creators guild.

Kenny, Moira
Contact: Moira Kenny
1 Newborough Avenue, Liverpool L18 1JD
Fax: 0151 734 5740
Visual artist/consultant. Community arts projects relating to oral history Ð memory-identity. Specialism ethnic history.

Knox, Tony
Contact: Tony Knox Ð Artist
28 (14) Aigburth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 4JH
Tel: 07903 758450
Email: podgyorg@podgy.org.uk
Sole trader, Fine Artist/Photographer. Commissions, residencies and lecturing/workshops in mixed media and photographer. Organise curatorial initiatives and projects. Part of the Liverpool European City of Culture 2008 and Liverpool Biennial. Also, national and international exhibitions managed, organised and promoted.

Maddock, Jasmine
Contact: Jasmine Maddock - Freelance Artist/Poet/Workshop Provider
39 Saltburn Road, Wallasey CH45 8LT
Tel: 0151 638 4532
Email: imaginationjas@yahoo.com
Unique, surreal and imaginative acrylic, collage, mixed media artwork and insightful caustic poetry! Workshops Ð Sefton Council, Manchester EiC, Big Arts Week and lectures. Exhibited Liverpool Biennial Independents, 1st prize SAA 2000, Omma Gallery Greece, The Kif, MMAS Miami Ritz Hotel USA 2004, Upcoming Liverpool Academy of Art plus published terrible work, performed Plymouth Arts Centre and Frakture, the shortstory.com, openwidemagazine.co.uk, space magazine 2004.

Mallon Tony
Contact: Tony Mallon
Flat 1, 63a Wavertree Road, Liverpool L7 1PF
Tel: 0151 291 4826

Molyneux, Geoff
Contact: Geoff Molyneux
6 Elmbank Road, Liverpool L18 1HR

O'Reilly Wilson, Christine
Contact: Christine O'Reilly Wilson, B.A. Hons M.A. Fine Art
110 Mount Road, Prenton, Birkenhead CH42 6RF
Tel: 0151 645 2556
Email: christine@oreillywilson.freeerve.co.uk
Abstract painter, painting colour on canvas to commission. Workshop facilitator (ART) Work with young people of all ages. Public commissions welcome.

Perez, Raymond
Contact: Raymond Perez
125 Wallasey Road, Wallasey CH44 2AB
Tel: 0151 639 5340
Email: musart@rparezz.freserve.co.uk
Portrait artist, oil on canvas. Winner of the first people's prize at the Wirral Spring Art Exhibition at the Williams Art Gallery 2000.

Redmayne, Philippa
Contact: Philippa Redmayne
5 Bray Road, Saltney, Chester CH4 8DL
Tel: 01244 675716 / 01244 675716
I am a contemporary textile artist, I teach City & Guilds courses on the Wirral and I am also involved in Community Arts Projects based on the Wirral.

Reilly, Kevin
Contact: Kevin Reilly
6 Cromarty Road, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 2BH
Tel: 0151 638 0426
Fine Art painter.

Rooney, Tom
Contact: Tom Rooney
25 Cumberland Gate, Liverpool L30 7PX
Tel: 0151 531 1082
Email: tomdegas@msn.com
Portraits (Fine Art) / Contemporary Work / Caricatures / Animal Portraits / Psychic Art. Art courses provided.

Sollars, Gary
Contact: Gary Sollars Ð Artist
8 Springbourne Road, Liverpool L17 7BJ
Tel: 0151 727 3253
Email: itsgarys@hotmail.com
Painter, writer, dollman disco lover.

Staunton, Vanessa
54 Tramway Road, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 7AZ
Tel: 07868 892756
Email: yeeminho@yahoo.co.uk
Artist. Open to commissions for paintings and crafts, specialises in illustrations. Original painting of fairies, dragons, gothic scenes etc. Also hand sculptured and painted figurines of goddesses and angels.

Sullivan, Terry
Contact: Terry Sullivan Ð Painter
3 Mayfield Road, Grassendale, Liverpool L19 3QA
Tel: 0151 427 1819
I have exhibited widely both in this country and abroad. My abstract paintings are really drawings concerned with the language of colour, marks, gesture and surface. They are built up slowly over long periods of time going through many changes involving a range of techniques. My work has been influenced by nature, history and other exterior happenings, including having worked professionally with young children.

Tinsley, Jill
Contact: Jill Tinsley
73 St Mary's Road, Garston, Liverpool L19
Tel: 07980 815222
Email: jilltinsley@hotmail.com
As a cartographer and multi-media artist, Jill works collaboratively based installations and exhibitions. Their most recent work has involved cartography and mosaic design.

Wassarts
Contact: Bob Wass
Flat 4, 153 Bedford Street South, Liverpool L7 1BX
Tel: 0151 727 2607

What The Ashes Said
Contact: Tony Dash
165 Bedford Street South, Liverpool L7 7BY
Paintings exhibited throughout Merseyside and the Midlands. Poetry published in magazines/journals Ð USA, Argentina, Germany and the UK. Collections: 1970 old and pneumatic poems (with Brian Wake), ‘Transplants' 1971, ‘From The Debris' 1982, ‘Under The Dome'1988 and ‘Epoch' 2002.

Whores of Babylon Art
Contact: Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney - Founder
28 (14) Aigburth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17 4JH
Tel: 0151 726 0247
Email: gaynorsweeney@hotmail.com
The Whores of Babylon are an art collective: Gaynor Evelyn Sweeney (Conceptual Performance Artist), Ben Youdan (Painter), Angeline Christina Foulkes (Painter/ Photographer), Stephen Blundell (Conceptual Performance Artist) and Laura Yates (Writer/Painter). The objectives of the collective are to promote and initiate artistic and creative developments in the contemporary arts, both in practice and discourse. The group organises exhibitions, projects and initiatives.

Woods, David
9 Keswick Avenue, Bromborough, Wirral CH63 0NP
Tel: 0151 334 1746
Email: david.woods-art@ntlworld.com
Freelance artist: main body of work consists of abstract paintings on canvas. Work for sale or commission. Painter, with business partner and graphic illustrator Angela Owen, of painted murals, usually children's bedrooms.

Worswick, Alan
Contact: Mr Alan Worswick
99 Elizabeth Road, Haydock, WA11 0PT
Tel: 07801 374477 / 07801 374477
Email: aworswick@hotmail.com
Individual artist/art teacher, specialising in fine art printmaking, producing limited edition prints, based on technical and industrial themes. Although this is the current theme of my work I am also willing to undertake commission work and workshops.

Wu, Cathy
7 Layton Avenue, Prenton, Wirral CH43 0SG
Tel: 07779 826463
Email: yeeminho@yahoo.co.uk
Experienced artist on Chinese culture, specialising on Chinese calligraphy, painting and Tai Chi Chuan, will give workshops and demonstrations to schools and groups. Cathy also teaches dance, Peking Opera Mask.

Crafts

Bluecoat Display Centre
Contact: Maureen Bampton - Director
Bluecoat Chambers, School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BX
Tel: 0151 709 4014
Fax: 0151 707 8106
Email: crafts@bluecoatdisplaycentre.com
The Bluecoat Display Centre is a haven for buyers of everything exquisite from cutting edge to classic collectors pieces. We represent the best in contemporary crafts and can aid individual commissions. Also recently launched mail order collection.

Domino Design Craft
11 Upper Newington, Liverpool L1
Tel: 0151 707 0764

Judith Browne Calligraphy
Contact: Judith Browne
52 Queens Road, Hoylake, Wirral CH47 2AJ
Tel: 0151 632 3902
Email: jbcalligraphy@onetel.com
All Calligraphy and arts undertaken. I also teach Calligraphy.

Landlife Wild Flowers
National Wildflower Centre, Court Hey Park, Liverpool L16 3NA
Tel: 0151 737 1819
We are suppliers of nature's wildflower seeds and plants, also we run gardening courses for people wanting to produce their own wildflower gardens.

Merseyside Branch of the Embroiderers Guild
Contact: Kathrun Peers -Secretary
4 Manorwood Road, Fox's Meadow, Whiston
Tel: 0151 426 0103
Email: kathryn@manorwoodwhiston.freeserve.co.uk
Merseyside Branch of the Embroiderers Guild and its Young Embroiderers support the traditions and new developments of decorative arts. Hand and machine stitching in various media are explored in a programme of events, held at the Friends Meeting House, Paradise St. Liverpool. Community links are fostered through exhibitions, support for a Bangladesh orphanage, and commissions for the women's hospital, aiding the theme of arts enhancing health.

Merseyside Guild Of Weavers / Association of Guild of Weavers, Spinners & Dyers (or click here)
Contact: Hilary Turner - National Chairman
37 Blundellsands Road East, Liverpool L23 8UJ
Tel: 0151 924 5326
Fax: 0151 924 5326
Email: hilary@homedale.fsnet.co.uk

Pilgrims Progress
Contact: Selwyn Hyams - Proprietor
1a Bridgewater, Off Jamaica Street, Liverpool L1 0AR
Tel: 0151 708 7515
Fax: 0151 708 7515
Email: pilgrimsprog@fsbdial.co.uk
Restoration and renovation by craftsmen in a traditional manner, including upholstery, French polishing, cabinet making, interior design. All under one roof. Suppliers to the film industry.

Quiggins Centre
Contact: Mrs Monika Lynch - Secretary/PA
12-16 School Lane, Liverpool L1 3BT
Tel: 0151 709 1051
Fax: 0151 703 0530
Email: office@quiggins.com
Quiggins Centre is an alternative way of shopping. A cultural experience for all ages. Quiggins is an important part of Liverpool culture. Alternative bar, healthy food, night bar open Õtil 2am. Live music young talents promotion.

Redstone Country Crafts
Contact: Sandra Haycocks - Individual
71 Mill Lane, Greasby, Wirral CH49 3NR
Tel: 0151 678 9656
Email: redstonecrafts@yahoo.co.uk
I specialise in producing co-ordinated embroideries, herb cushions and floral designs either for special occasions or adapted season by season to be an integral part of decor, with particular emphasis on Christmas decoration. Special commissions welcomed. I give talks on ‘The History of Pot Pourri' and drying herbs and flowers.

Rennies Arts & Crafts Ltd
Contact: Steve
61-63 Bold Street, Liverpool L1 4EZ
Tel: 0151 708 0599
Fax: 0151 707 2362
Email: info@rennies.eclipse.co.uk
Open 9am-5.30pm Mon-Saturday. Arts and craft materials, prints, parts and framing.

Scenic Silks
Contact: Barbara Meynell -Individual
28 Alnwick Drive, Moreton, Wirral CH46 6ET
Tel: 0151 606 9461
Email: barbara@scenicsilks.co.uk
Silk Painter and Batik artist designing and hand painting scarves, ties and pictures. Commissions are welcomed for one of a kind, small quantities to suit customers' needs. Also available to teach workshops to all ages/abilities.

Waller, Louise
Contact: Louise Waller, Potter & Information Assistant
Tel: 07740 348698
Fax: 0151 702 7401
Email: louisedotwaller@yahoo.co.uk
I am part time potter. I design, make and sell ceramics through galleries, shops & commissions. I graduated in 2003 with a 2:1 BA Hons in design, specialising in ceramics & metal from Liverpool Hope University. I also work full time at Tate Liverpool as an Information Assistant.

Design

1000 Monkeys
Contact: Matt Bradshaw - Head Creative
15 St Annes Avenue, Grappenhall, Warrington WA4 2PL
Tel: 07814 021657
Email: mat.bradshaw@ntlworld.com
Professional Design Services. Graphical design, corporate identity and illustration services.

Broadbent
Contact: Mandy James - Business Administrator
Bridewell Studios, Prescot Street, Liverpool L7 8UL
Tel: 01829 782822 / 0151 263 0558
Fax: 01829 782820
Email: enquiries@sbal.co.uk
Broadbent specialise in the design of bespoke urban elements, public artworks, awards and private commissions, we have experience in most materials and manufacturing processes. Broadbent endeavour to design robust, site specific artworks and urban elements that integrate into the environment and meet the diverse needs of the client and communities.

Brotherhooddesign
Contact: Lloyd Leary - Designer
3 Wilson Road, Wallasey, Wirral CH44 8BU
Tel: 0151 639 6700
Fax: 0151 639 6700
A small local product/graphic design business setup in 2004, brotherhooddesign.co.uk deal with smaller design contracts in both 3D and 2D form, presenting and broadening product packaging and graphics, Brotherhooddesign offers local ability combined with diverse working methods.

C3 imaging
Contact: Rachel Williams
110-114 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AG
Tel: 0151 708 8600
Fax: 0151 708 5880
Email: info@c3imaging.co.uk
C3 Imaging offer digital print, print and a whole range of leading edge exhibition display solutions, along with a knowledgeable team dedicated to customer service. Established for 20 years in Liverpool, C3 Imaging work with local government, blue chip companies, education sector, SMEs, creative sector and retail.

Creation Costumes
Contact: Gabriella Skelly - General Manager
131 Vauxhall Road, Liverpool L3 6BM
Tel: 0151 255 1230
Email: info@creationcostumes.com
Costume design and manufacturer of all styles of costume for film, TV and stage productions. Also superb fancy dress hire for all events, celebrations and occasions.

Hullabaloo Limited (or click here)
Contact: Kevin Rea -Managing Director
Mayflower House, 67 Liverpool Road, Formby L37 6BU
Tel: 01704 877425 / 07947 146735
Fax: 01704 877425
Email: k.rea@hullabalooltd.com
We specialise in personalised clothing from t-shirts for the individual to corporate clothing and branding. We supply to television and music industries, we believe our products are the best available on the web.

Interference
Contact: Dot Rowe
9 Fort Street, Wallasey CH45 1LN
Tel: 0151 630 6616 / 07881 707016
Email: dot_rowe@hotmail.com
A design company producing hand-made jewellery in precious metals and japanese alloys. The exclusive designs by Dot Rowe are created using various techniques such as mokume, etching, inlay and patination.

Jessamine Murals
Contact: Bob Jessamine Ð Managing Director
4 Matlock Avenue, Southport PR8 5EZ
Tel: 01704 564521
Email: rscsjessamine@supanet.com
We mainly build and paint stage scenery, theme park rides, themed venues and some domestic interior work. Modelling and painting 2D and 3D surfaces in the above.

Just Mackintosh
Contact: Mrs Pat Marsden - Proprietor
Catapult Two, Parade Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 1LG
Tel: 01744 736104
Fax: 01744 738913
Email: pat@justmackintosh.com
E Commerce website selling gifts and design items for the home inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. We have a broad range of products including furniture, bedlinen, mirrors, gifts, jewellery, tableware, glassware, kitchenware, towels, mousemats, photoframes, wool rugs, lamps & lighting Ð perfect for any occasion and corporate giftware.

Mando Group
Contact: Martyn Collins - Sales & Marketing Director
32 Faraday Road, Wavertree Technology Park, Liverpool L13 1EH
Tel: 0151 281 4040
Fax: 0151 281 0060
Email: open@mandogroup.com http://www.mandogroup.com
Mando Group is an award-winning web, design and development consultancy.  We are here to help our clients become more successful.

Mills Media Group
Contact: Andrew Mills - Managing Director
2 Morpeth Wharf, Twelve Queys, CH41 LF
Tel: 0151 649 3600
Fax: 0151 709 6585
Email: sales@millsmediagroup
Mill Media Group offers a comprehensive marketing service that includes conference and live event management, corporate and business television, exhibition stands, display systems and commercial photography. The company produces high quality work for commercial markets across the UK and Europe. Recent clients include Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, the Home Office and Radio City.

Post
Contact: Lynne Robertson - Owner
41 Lark Lane, Liverpool L17 8UW
Email: info@post-people.co.uk
POST is a graphic clothing label. Formed in 1999, the company is slowly establishing itself as a recognised streetwear brand, producing increasingly successful womenswear collections. Recent successes include a range of prints commissioned by Arsenal FC and a hugely popular Top Shop concession. Commissions for designs always considered. The shop is now open at our new address.

Wild Thang Ltd
Contact: Andrew D. Dwerryhouse - M.D.
Unit 16, The Sandon Estate, Sandon Way, Liverpool L5 9YN
Tel: 0151 207 6060
Fax: 0151 207 5955
Email: sales@wildthang.co.uk
Suppliers of screenprinted and embroidered corporate leisure fashion and clubwear, full range of promotional items also available.

Galleries & Art Museums

Art Incorporated
Contact: Mr Hayes - Managing Director
36-38 Wayfarers Arcade, Lord Street, Southport
Tel: 01704 514614

E. Chambre Hardman Studio, House & Photographic Collection
Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9EX
Tel: 0151 709 6107 (Custodian)
Tel: 0151 709 6261 (Booking)
Home to Edward Chambre Hardman and his wife Margaret, between 1947 and 1988. The house contains an extensive collection of photographs, the studio where most were taken, the darkroom where they were developed and printed, the business records and the rooms complete with all their contents and ephemera of daily life.

De Lacey Fine Art
Contact: Gordon Farmer
Tel: 0151 707 6020
Email: info@delaceyfineart.co.uk
Modern and contemporary gallery, stocking modern British art.

Editions Limited
Contact: Olwen McLaughlin - Director
16 Cook Street, Liverpool L2 9RF
Tel: 0151 236 4236
Email: info@editionsltd.net
Editions Limited is situated in a beautiful grade 2 listed building.  We hold a range of original paintings and limited edition prints by local and international artists and hold regular exhibitions.We have an efficient and expert framing service and stock unique gifts by designer makers.

Egg Space
Contact: Tony Knox - Curator
3rd Floor, Newington Building, 16-18 Newington, Liverpool L1 4ED
Tel: 0151 726 0247 / 07903 758450
Email: podgyorg@podgy.org.uk
The Egg Space is a contemporary gallery in the city centre of Liverpool. It offers the opportunity by submission for local and international artists to exhibit. Some of the exhibitions are themed and under affiliation to other bodies, such as the Independents, Liverpool biennial and Liverpool European Capital of Culture 2008. The Egg Space is an independently run initiative from the cafe and is curated by Podgy on a voluntary basis.

Gallery One
581 Lord Street, Southport PR9 0BB
Tel: 01704 534 922

Jump Ship Rat Gallery
Contact: Ben Parry
Blade Factory, Greenland Street (off Jamaica Street), Liverpool L8
Email: info@jumpshiprat.org

Ktisis Gallery
97a Allerton Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool L18
Tel: 0151 728 8494

Lady Lever Art Gallery
Contact: Information Desk
Port Sunlight Village, Wirral CH62 56Q
Tel: 0151 478 4136
Email: ladyleverartgallery@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Founded and built by Edwardian philanthropist Lord Leverhulme. The gallery includes pre-raphaelites, 18th and 19th century paintings, Chinese ceramics, Wedgwood, sculpture and tapestries. Includes the making of a gallery featuring Lever's career as a collector, how the gallery came into being and how the collection it houses was formed.

Liverpool Academy Of Arts
Contact: Mrs June Lornie - Director
36 Seel Street, Liverpool L1 4BE
Tel: 0151 709 0735 / 0151 639 3919
Email: junelornie@la-art.co.uk
Gallery providing a platform for artists by staging a series of two-week exhibitions. These can be individual artists, combined shows, art society or open exhibitions based on a theme. Their most popular events are the annual Beatles Art exhibition and open exhibitions.

Open Eye Gallery
Contact: Dave Williams - Gallery Manager
28-32 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4AQ
Tel: 0151 709 9460
Fax: 0151 709 3059
Email: info@openeye.org.uk
Open Eye is a contemporary photography gallery based in the centre of liverpool. Since opening its doors in 1977, the gallery has built a reputation for innovation and excellence. In addition to exhibitions, touring programmes, commissions and other artists projects, we offer a range of educational activities and events..

Sola Arts
Contact: Adele Spiers
85-89 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 5AP
Tel: 07983 322 3849

Static Gallery & Studios Ltd
Contact: Paul Sullivan - Director
23 Roscoe Lane, Liverpool L1 9JD
Tel: 0151 707 1703
Fax: 0151 707 8090
Email: mail@static-ops.org

Tate Liverpool
Contact: Christoph Grunenberg - Director
Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4BB
Tel: 0151 702 7400
Fax: 0151 702 7401
Email: liverpoolinfo@tate.org.uk
Tate Liverpool is the home of the National Collection of Modern Art in the North of England. There is always a wide range of events and activities on offer. Its location on the historic Albert Dock and stunning views across the Mersey make Tate Liverpool a great day out. Opening times: Monday Closed. Tuesday - Sunday 10am -5.50pm

University Of Liverpool Art Gallery
Contact: Mathew Clough - Curator
The University of Liverpool Art Collections, 3 Abercromby Square, Liverpool L69 7WY
Tel: 0151 794 2348
Fax: 0151 794 2343
Email: artgall@liverpool.ac.uk
A small friendly gallery just 10 minutes walk from the city centre (off Oxford Street) displaying the University's collection of oil paintings, watercolours, sculpture, prints and furniture. A programme of temporary exhibitions and talks is arranged.

View Two Gallery
Contact: Mr Ken Martin Ð Principal
23 Mathew Street, Liverpool L2 6RE
Tel: 0151 236 9444
Fax: 0151 236 9555
Large independent gallery selling contemporary paintings, sculpture, ceramics. Licensed bar acoustic live music on Friday evenings, bookable for private functions. Twelve years experience on publicising exhibitions and encouraging local artists to exhibit and sell their work. We're not just a Liverpool gallery but a regional asset.

Walker
Contact: Information Desk
William Brown Street, Liverpool L3 8EL
Tel: 0151 478 4199
Email: thewalker@liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
Discover the national gallery of the north and its outstanding collection of British and European art from the middle ages to the present day. Galleries include medieval and renaissance, seventeenth and eighteenth century, high Victorian and modern contemporary art plus newly-opened temporary exhibition and watercolour/print galleries.

www.liverpoolgallery.com
Contact: Anita Smith Ð Owner
125 Leyfield Road, West Derby, Liverpool L12 9EZ
Tel: 0151 252 1203
Email: anita@liverpoolgallery.com
www.liverpoolgallery.com is an internet based art gallery exclusively featuring and supporting local artists and photographers in the Merseyside area. Displaying and selling photographs, fine art, original watercolours, oils and acrylics, prints and large contemporary box canvases. Most of the pieces exhibited are for sale and commissions are undertaken. We also arrange temporary exhibitions of the artists work within businesses and public spaces, and make a donation to Zoe's Place Baby Hospice and Cancer Research UK for each piece of work sold.

Photography

Aware Photographic Arts
Contact: John Hollis Davis - Chairperson
4 Sefton Grove, Lark Lane, Liverpool L17 8XB
Tel: 0151 727 7421 / 07799 660620
Fax: 0151 727 7421
Email: awarephotoart@btconnect.com
Community based photographic arts.

Milburn, Sue
Contact: Sue Milburn
63 Higher Road, Halewood, Liverpool L36 1TB
Tel: 07905 005286
Email: Suemilburn@hotmail.com
Artist / Photographer

Open Eye Gallery
Contact: Dave Williams - Gallery Manager
28-32 Wood Street, Liverpool L1 4AQ
Tel: 0151 709 9460
Fax: 0151 709 3059
Email: info@openeye.org.uk
Open eye is a contemporary photography gallery based in the centre of liverpool. Since opening its doors in 1977, the gallery has built a reputation for innovation and excellence. In addition to exhibitions, touring programmes, commissions and other artists projects, we offer a range of educational activities and events.

Prints of Liverpool
Contact: Frank Green - Artist
97 Oakfield Road, Anfield, Liverpool L4 0UE
Tel: 0151 260 3241
Fax: 0151 260 3241

Zuhlcke, Ben
Contact: Ben Zuhlcke - Freelance Artist
1 Danube Street, Liverpool L8 0QR
Tel: 07891 288447
Email: benz3000@hotmail.com
Freelance photographer & landscape designer.