A round-up of the upcoming study days and courses organised by our area teams
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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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
5 Nov 2018
Our treats for Members and Supporters of The Arts Society this November
EVENTS
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Prof Anne Anderson
Sherborne
15 Nov 2018 - 10:00
This day provides an overview of the work of Galle, Tiffany and Lalique, placing these artists in the era of
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Mr Stephen Duffy
Tarporley
15 Nov 2018 - 10:00
Tells the story of the rise of the son of a lawyer in Corsica to become Emperor of the French before finally being d
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Ms Sarah Dunant
Harpenden Area DFAS
15 Nov 2018 - 10:30
The Most Infamous Family in History?
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.