Developed with the Royal Society of British Artists (RBA), the RBA Rising Stars competition encourages aspiring young artists who are identified and entered by The Arts Society's local Societies. The RBA then selects the very best pieces for exhibition in London. The 21 finalists were chosen for their exceptional artworks which combine the highest levels of skill, expression and draughtsmanship using a variety of mediums, exploring equally varied subjects. This year 36 Societies submitted 247 works so the RBA council had difficult choices to make.
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Latest News From the Art Society
28 Nov 2018
Every month, we get to know one of our lecturers a little better. This week, Dr Irving Finkel tells us about Babylonian exorcism, ancient boardgames and why progress is an illusion
30 Nov 2018
The art world marks the 350th anniversary of the death of Rembrandt next year and the first exhibition to do so has just opened in the Netherlands. Rembrandt & Saskia: Love in the Dutch Golden Age reveals the story of Rembrandt and his wife, Saskia, against the backdrop of life, love and loss in society of their time. The Arts Society Magazine’s editor, Sue Herdman, takes a look
3 Dec 2018
From Anglo-Saxon treasures to ocean liners, here are the best exhibitions to visit in the UK this month
EVENTS
Society
Henfield
10 Dec 2018 - 14:30
Nell Gwyn & her rivals
Society
Mr Grant Ford
Pewsey Vale
10 Dec 2018 - 19:30
19th and 20th century female artists of Britain & Ireland
Society
Pamela Campbell-Johnston
South West London
10 Dec 2018 - 20:00
A lecture on the Royal Academy of Arts on its 250th anniversary by Pamela Campbell-Johnston
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.