Registered charities and local Arts Societies have until 30th September to submit applications
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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Latest News From the Art Society
23 Aug 2018
This September, our Societies invite you to attend Our True Gold activities and events
18 Sep 2018
A ‘canny good’ celebration of art, culture, design and innovation at The Great Exhibition of the North
18 Sep 2018
We are holding two free taster events in Portugal where people will get the chance to sample all that The Arts Society has to offer
EVENTS
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Mr Andrew Davies
North Bedfordshire
25 Sep 2018 - 11:00
The Addison Centre
Addison Howard Park
Addison Howard Park
From Canaletto to Whistler, from JMW Turner to Monet – the Thames has always fascinated English and foreign artists a
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Beverley
26 Sep 2018 - 08:00
This visit will include Sion Hill Hall, an Arts and Crafts house near Thirsk, and a tour of Ampleforth Abbey, both in
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Eastbourne
26 Sep 2018 - 09:45
Charleston
West Firle
West Firle
This event focuses on the Bloomsbury Group, with visits to Charleston Farmhouse, Berwick Church and the Monks House,
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.