'I'll Tell You Later': Deaf Photographers Unveil Wirral's Hidden Beauty in New Exhibition

July 12, 2025
'I'll Tell You Later': Deaf Photographers Unveil Wirral's Hidden Beauty in New Exhibition
  • Sarah Fisher, the Executive Director of the Open Eye Gallery, expressed enthusiasm about showcasing socially engaged photography groups from across the Liverpool City Region, including this exhibition.

  • The 'I'll Tell You Later' exhibition will be on display from July 16 to October 25, 2025, and is free for the public to visit.

  • Cllr Ann Ainsworth, Deputy Chair of Wirral Council’s Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee, highlighted the significance of the exhibition in providing insight into the Happy Snappers' unique photography approach and its value to the local arts scene.

  • The Williamson Art Gallery and Museum in Wirral is hosting an exhibition titled 'I'll Tell You Later', featuring work by the Happy Snappers, a local photography group of Deaf and BSL users.

  • This exhibition is part of the Photo Here program, commissioned by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority through Open Eye Gallery, which aims to showcase diverse community stories.

  • The exhibition explores the relationship between the Deaf experience and the hearing world, emphasizing the barriers faced by D/deaf individuals.

  • The Happy Snappers, a group of friends who are Deaf and BSL users, enjoy capturing the beauty of Wirral's hidden locations, promoting inclusivity and community through their photography.

  • Emma Case, a socially engaged photographer fluent in BSL with over 20 years of experience working with the Deaf community, collaborated with the Happy Snappers on this project.

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