All Paths Lead To The River: closing ceremony

Join us for ‘All Paths Lead To The River’ closing ceremony on Saturday 31st August. 

We are saying goodbye to the river spirits as their procession comes to an end. Join us on Saturday 31st August to celebrate with some medieval inspired foods and drinks from 1-3pm at Birkenhead Priory. 

Camille's show has been on across the summer at Birkenhead Priory since Saturday 11th of may and has seen 1000s of visitors. 

More about Camille Smithwick's ‘All Paths Lead To The River’: 

The unseen becomes seen as a mystical procession of River Sprites reveal themselves at the ancient Priory.  Local artist Camille Smithwick has created a series of new sculptures exploring the significance of the River Mersey in the founding of Birkenhead. 

Taking inspiration from folklore her characters emerge from the watery landscape, personifying the eternal flow and energy of the river that has shaped our landscape, people and culture.  The unerring force of the river pulls us like a magnet towards it; it is welcoming and bountiful yet also severe and formidable; a creator and a destroyer that reflects the duality and cyclical nature of life. 

The Priory has been chosen as the setting for the exhibition due to it being the site of one of the earliest crossings across the Mersey, the monks being early challengers of the currents and tides; whilst the adjacent Cammell Laird shipyard offers a striking juxtaposition that demonstrates our continuing desire to harness the power of the river

Join us for the final event and make sure to book your tickets and confirm your place at the closing ceremony. 

Location: Birkenhead Priory 

Date: Saturday 31st August 

Time: 1-3pm