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March offers
March offers
Our treats for Members and Supporters of The Arts Society this February.
Free ENTRY
BADA
BADA 2019 features more than 5,000 objects from dealers in the world of fine arts, design and antiques. We have teamed up with the fair to offer free entry to the first 60 Arts Society Members who apply. For a chance to claim a ticket, email membership@theartssociety.org or telephone The Arts Society House on 020 7430 0730.
BADA, Duke of York Square, London; 20–26 March; badafair.com
Image: Phil Adams
FREE ENTRY FOR TWO
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 207th Exhibition
Dating back to the Palaeolithic era, watercolour remains a popular medium for artists. This exhibition showcases the talents of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours and brings together a mix of traditional and innovative works. Arts Society Members can enjoy free entry for two when they mention The Arts Society Magazine at the gallery desk.
Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 207th Exhibition; Mall Galleries, London; 3–18 April; royalinstituteofpaintersinwatercolours.org
Image: Tony Hunt, By Telegraph Hill, Chilcomb, Courtesy Mall Galleries
2-for-1 entry
THE LONDON ORIGINAL PRINT FAIR
From Rembrandt and Canaletto to David Hockney and Grayson Perry, this major fair brings together the best in printmaking. Located in the Royal Academy’s Main Galleries, Arts Society Members can enjoy 2-for-1 entry when they present their membership card or a copy of the spring magazine at the ticket desk.
The Royal Academy of Arts, London; 25–28 April; londonoriginalprintfair.com
Image: Sophie Layton, Refraction of Light, Courtesy Eames Fine Art
discounted ENTRY
HOLKHAM HALL
This 18th-century mansion is filled with treasures, including work by Van Dyck and Rubens. This year, in addition to spaces such as the Marble Hall, visitors can see the newly opened Venetian Bedroom and the Old Servants’ Hall. Holkham is offering Arts Society Members 20% off standard admission until 31 October. To claim, present your membership card.
Holkham Hall & Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk; holkham.co.uk
Image © Holkham Estate
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