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Enriching lives through the arts
We are The Arts Society

MEMBERSHIP

Become part of our network of over 90,000 people worldwide - brought together through a shared curiosity for the arts and our artistic heritage. The Arts Society offers enjoyable opportunities to discover and support the arts of yesterday, today and tomorrow, wherever you are. Our events provide welcoming places – locally, nationally and globally – to hear excellent lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.

Join a local Society with a unique programme of monthly activities or for a lighter option, become a Member of The Arts Society or even a digital subscriber.

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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 ARTS SOCIETY

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JAM on the Marsh 2017

23 Jun 2017 - 14:06

JAM on the Marsh 2017 will light up the South East spanning Romney Marsh (Kent) from 6th – 16th July. The festival, supported by The Arts Society, includes 11 concerts, 5 exhibitions, 6 children’s events, 7 theatrical performances, 3 poetry recitals and 2 church tours. There’s something for everyone!

JAM was launched in 2000 to nurture classical music UK-wide.  Recognising that Romney Marsh (Kent) is one of England’s most arts-deprived areas, JAM increased its yearly 1-2 concerts to launch JAM on the Marsh, an annual multi-arts festival in July, bringing to...

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The Arts Society Lecturing Academy

21 Jun 2017 - 17:25

The Arts Society launches the Lecturing Academy, a residential training course offering budding lecturers the opportunity to develop presentation skills.

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The Arts Society Guildford relaunches and joins forces with the Arts scene in Guildford

21 Jun 2017 - 16:56

After the national organisation's (NADFAS) highly successful rebranding, The Arts Society Guildford (formerly Guildfo

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A Portal Through Time

21 Jun 2017 - 16:23

After all the excitement and hard work over the last year, 320 children from Minchinhampton Primary Academy in Glouce

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EVENTS

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Society

Underground Cathedrals - The World-Class Art, Architecture and Design of London Underground

Mr Ian Swankie
Surrey Heath DFAS
27 Jun 2017 - 10:00
Chobham Golf Club
Knaphill
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National

Creative Conversations and Connections

29 Jun 2017 - 18:30
Fusion Lab, Makerversity, Somerset House
Victoria Embankment, West Goods Entrance
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Regional

Power Propaganda and Patronage in Art. In the Renaissance Reformation and Counter Reformation

26 Oct 2017 - 10:00
Bath Road
The Big Classical Cheltenham College

It is 500 years since Martin Luther posted his 95 theses on the church door in Wittenberg Germany's and the ensuing p

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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 2016

 

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

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Paula Nuttall

Paula Nuttall has been an accredited lecturer of The Arts Society since 1995.

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Sandy Burnett

Sandy is one of the UK’s most authoritative broadcasters in the field of classical music...

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The Arts Society Directory is made up of over 350 accredited lecturers. All are experts in their field and excellent communicators with a passion for passing on their knowledge about the arts to our audiences. Each month we feature four lecturers in greater depth.

GRANTS

We believe that the arts have the potential to enrich peoples’  lives. That is 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. 

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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. 

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