Society of Wood Engravers 87th Annual Exhibition

Society of Wood Engravers 87th Annual Exhibition 2025

6th May – 15th August 2025

Wood engraving is both an art form and a skilled craft, with a history dating from Thomas Bewick (1753 – 1828) through to the many great and influential practitioners of the mid-twentieth century such as David Jones, Clare Leighton, Monica Poole and Eric Ravilious.

Founded in 1920, the Society of Wood Engravers has long championed the continuing practice of this skilled printmaking technique by holding annual exhibitions to celebrate the vision and versatility of contemporary engravers.

The 87^th Annual Exhibition presents over 120 prints selected from an open submission to display a broad diversity of style and subject-matter by both members and non-members from the UK and overseas; all brought together by their commitment to excellence in an exacting medium.

The first floor of The Kirkby Centre is home to the stunning Kirkby Gallery, which displays work by local, regional, national and international artists, touring exhibitions from the Hayward Gallery, Knowsley’s annual Open exhibitions and community arts projects. Knowsley Council also works in partnership with other arts agencies to deliver exhibitions such as Liverpool Biennial and pan-Merseyside projects. Kirkby Gallery has excellent provision for schools, hosts regular art classes for adults and children, and seasonal family-friendly activities.