In our brand new feature, we introduce you to an artist or maker whose work we love, as they take over our Instagram account. This week, it’s the turn of weaver Christabel Balfour
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering with The Arts Society provides opportunities to learn new skills, meet people with similar interests and support the arts within the local community.
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16 Oct 2018
The Arts Society showcase their accredited speakers at this luxurious fair
10 Oct 2018
This November, The Arts Society is co-hosting an exciting event with HENI Talks at Royal Festival Hall, Southbank
4 Oct 2018
The Arts Society’s CEO, Florian Schweizer, has been running towards a goal of £50k, 10km at a time. As we reach the halfway point in his fundraising activities, we look back at his journey so far
EVENTS
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North Bedfordshire
24 Oct 2018 - 10:00
Barber Institute of Fine Art
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Exhibition of the works of Edouard Vuillard (1868-1940)
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Sherborne
24 Oct 2018 - 12:30
Leweston School
The Arts Society 50th Anniversary Celebration Lunch at Leweston School
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Prof Anne Anderson
Royal Tunbridge Wells
25 Oct 2018 - 10:00
Langton Green Village Hall
Langton Green
Langton Green
A study day: Anne will explain how the Viennese avant-garde changed the course of European art, ushering in 20th cent
OUR IMPACT
"The Arts Society is a community that wants more people to engage, to appreciate and above all to enjoy the arts and discover how they enrich our lives” June Robinson, Chairman of The Arts Society
of lectures that received an outstanding, excellent or very good review in 2017
of members strongly agreed or agreed that the work of The Arts Society increases access to the arts
of volunteers strongly agreed that the work of their Society brought people of different communities together
FEATURED LECTURERS
Arts Society Lecturer Dr Matt Lodder takes us under the skin of tattooing’s rich history
Street art: a waste of paint or a voice of the masses? Lecturer, Doug Gillen makes the case for the art we see on our streets.
GRANTS
We believe that the arts have the potential to enrich peoples’ lives. That is why we create opportunities to discover and support the arts of yesterday, today and tomorrow, wherever you are. Our grants support the development of skills in the arts and heritage.
TRAVEL
The Arts Society Tours offers a range of quality cultural and art holidays through carefully selected independent tour operators. These specialist tour operators often include some of our Accredited Lecturers, helping you get the most out of your holiday. Our Travel Affiliates offer specialist support for The Art Society Tours, as well as a personal and friendly service for those wanting to travel on their own or with family and friends.