Capstone

Capstone Gallery

The Capstone Gallery opened in 2010 and has been pleasing visitors with its displays. Set in the reception area of the Capstone it serves as a welcome to all its visitors. If you are coming to see a show, make sure you come in enough time to browse all of the many exhibits which are on display.

The Capstone Gallery is open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday and till 7.30pm on performance nights

Current Exhibition

Life’s Rich Pattern: the ceramics of Julia Carter Preston

Art Fund James Wotherspoon Lecture

Given by Susan Beck

Liverpool Hope University Carter Preston Foundation archivist

Talk - Friday March 16^th 2012

6pm drinks and canapés

6.45pm start

Exhibition – 16.03.2012 – 04.05.2012

The Art Fund on Merseyside are delighted to host this event to support Galleries in Merseyside and nationwide.

Julia Carter Preston  made beautiful ceramics in Liverpool for more than 50 years. Her distinctive sgraffito designs are instantly recognisable with their fluid lines drawn from the plants and animals she loved and translated freehand, typically onto large platters, bowls and tiles.

Susan Beck of Liverpool Hope University has worked with Julia and her husband Michael for the past two years, talking with them and recording  their collection,  which as well as Julia’s work includes  that of her father Edward Carter Preston, renowned Liverpool sculptor and medallist. Over two lifetimes the family has also assembled a fine collection of Asian and Italian ceramics alongside the work of many other Liverpool artists.

In this illustrated lecture Susan will talk about Julia’s life and career, her influences and the impact of growing up in a houseful of art and artists and how they came to shape her mind and eye. The accompanying exhibition in the Capstone foyer will  be an exciting opportunity to see examples of Julia Carter Preston’s work and influences from private collections as well as pieces from the Liverpool Hope University Carter Preston Foundation.

We extend a very warm welcome to non-members of The Art Fund and will be offering a special Membership package on the evening.

Wine and canapés will be served before the lecture.

Tickets £16 – available from
Mrs Elizabeth Williamson, Homewood, 33 South Road, Grassendale Park, Liverpool L19 0LS, ewathomewood@aol.com
cheques payable to Merseyside Art Fund, include SAE