Expert on jazz music Professor Catherine Tackley asks whether we’re seeing a resurgence – plus what to see at the EFG London Jazz Festival, 16-25 Nov
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31 Oct 2018
A round-up of the upcoming study days and courses organised by our area teams
5 Nov 2018
From William Morris’ enchanted garden to Scotland’s greatest female film-maker, here are the best art exhibitions to visit in the UK this month
5 Nov 2018
The best new arts books to read this month
EVENTS
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Ms Joanna Banham
Harrogate DFAG
18 Nov 2018 - 13:30
Cairn Hotel
A lecture on the History of Wallpapers
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Mr Bernard Allan
Rother Valley
18 Nov 2018 - 14:00
The Hastings Centre
The Ridge
The Ridge
With her privileged background Berthe Morisot was, perhaps, an unlikely recruit to the Impressionist cause.
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Mr John Ericson
Royal Tunbridge Wells
19 Nov 2018 - 11:00
We examine Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale of Ratty, Mole, and the incorrigible Mr Toad, which has been illustrated by
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.