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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 Supporter 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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Talks

Our events provide welcoming places – locally, nationally and globally – to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.   To book some of our upcoming events via Eventbrite, please use the button below:

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Latest News From the Arts Society

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The Arts Society at Handmade Oxford

29 May 2019

We are delighted to announce that The Arts Society will be partnering with Handmade Oxford this summer to host a series of talks

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RBA Rising Stars 2019 Exhibition

17 Apr 2019

The first of two exhibitions displaying the work of the RBA Rising Stars opens in London on 26 April

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My life in art: Arts Society Lecturer John Francis

16 May 2019

From ivory engraving to the wonders of cinema, John Francis discusses a career informed by practical experience

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Five things you need to know about artist activist duo Ackroyd & Harvey

27 May 2019

Our summer issue cover stars have kept ecology at their core, through innovative forms of art.

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EVENTS

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Shimmering Splendour - Silk in SE Asia

Ms Denise Heywood
North Bedfordshire
25 Jun 2019 - 11:00

A lecture by Denise Heywood 

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Mad Men and the Artists

Mr Tony Rawlins
Pewsey Vale
25 Jun 2019 - 19:30
Bouverie Hall
North Street

Fascinating look at the creative process of artists

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A Trip to Northampton

Wensum
26 Jun 2019 - 07:15
B&Q car park, Neat Market
Hall Road

A coach  trip from Norwich to Northampton to visit the Mackintosh house and Delapre Abbey.

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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. 

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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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