Artwork from Wirral schools to be displayed at Lady Lever Art Gallery

The artistic talents of students from five Wirral secondary schools will be celebrated in a new exhibition at Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight. Fresh Perspectives runs from 15 February to 27 April 2025.

The exhibition at the Lady Lever Art Gallery proudly celebrates the creativity of young people aged 14-18 years and features an impressive selection of artwork exploring a wide range of themes across a variety of different media.

This will be the sixth time that the exhibition has taken place. This year, participating schools include Prenton High School for Girls, South Wirral High School, Upton Hall School FCJ, Weatherhead High School and West Kirby Grammar School.

Bethany Farey, Learning Programme Manager at National Museums Liverpool, said:

“We’re proud to be holding Fresh Perspectives in its sixth year. It’s an important moment in our exhibition calendar as we celebrate emerging talent here on the Wirral. Once again, we’ve been blown away by the quality of the artwork submitted. We’re sure that visitors will find it equally tricky to select their favourites as part of the Visitors’ Choice Awards.”

Visitors are invited to choose their favourite artwork from each participating school, as well as an overall winner to win one of six prizes. The winners will be announced on 9 April 2025.

Susan Lunt, Art Teacher at South Wirral High School, said:

“Displaying these artworks in Fresh Perspectives will showcase our outstanding students’ artwork in the same building as world-renowned paintings. Not only is this a wonderful opportunity for our students, but for the gallery’s visitors too; to see the next generation of artists on display.”

The exhibition is free to enter, with donations welcome.