October offers

Our treats for Members and Supporters of The Arts Society 

WIN

THE STORY OF PAINTING: HOW ART WAS MADE

From cave paintings to contemporary art, this book charts the history of painting over the past 25,000 years. Published by DK, and with a foreword by art historian Andrew Graham-Dixon, it explores topics including perspective in Renaissance paintings and Cubism. 

For a chance to win one of three copies, email your name and address to magazine@theartssociety.org with ‘Art’ in the subject line by 31 October 2019.

FREE ENTRY FOR TWO

SOCIETY OF WILDLIFE ARTISTS ANNUAL EXHIBITION

Curlews, puffins and Egyptian vultures are just some of the animals depicted in the Society of Wildlife Artists annual exhibition. Titled The Natural Eye, this year’s exhibition focuses on the endangered species in Britain and beyond. Members of The Arts Society can enjoy complimentary entry for two when they mention The Arts Society Magazine at the gallery desk.

The Natural Eye: Society of Wildlife Artists Annual Exhibition; Mall Galleries, The Mall, London; 10–19 October; mallgalleries.org.uk

FREE WEEKEND TICKETS AND HALF-PRICE PREVIEW TICKETS

MANCHESTER ART FAIR 

A celebration of creativity, the Manchester Art Fairfeatures pieces from leading galleries and artists across the UK and beyond. From contemporary paintings to sculptures and prints, the fair offers plenty of artistic inspiration. Members of The Arts Society can enjoy free weekend tickets to the event when they click here, and half price tickets to the preview night on 11 October when they click here.

Manchester Art Fair; Manchester Central, Windmill Street, Manchester; 11–13 October; manchesterartfair.co.uk

DISCOUNTED ENTRY 

FEAR, FASHION AND DESIGN IN THE COLD WAR: TALK AT THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES 

Drawing on issues including nuclear anxiety and technological optimism, this event explores how the conditions of the Cold War influenced fashion and design. Presented by Jane Parvitt, Professor of Design and Architectural History at Kingston University, the talk looks at the works of designers from Louis Réard to Pierre Cardin. Members of The Arts Society can enjoy 20% off tickets to the event when they enter the code ARTS20 at the online checkout.

Fear, fashion and design in the Cold War; The National Archives, London; 17 October, 7.30pm; eventbrite.co.uk

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY 

CONTEMPORARY CRAFT & DESIGN FAIR

From textiles and paintings to ceramics and jewellery, this fair features pieces from some of the UK’s most talented artists and crafters. There is complimentary entry for Members of The Arts Society when they present their membership card.

Contemporary Craft & Design Fair; Crowthorne, Wellington College; 25–27 October; craftinfocus.com

Free entry 

The Winter Art & Antiques Fair

A key event in the winter calendar for art and antiques, the Winter Art & Antiques Fair returns to Olympia London this season. With an impressive line-up of the UK’s leading dealers, you can discover everything from Asian antiques and Art Deco furniture to diamonds and decorative objects. Other highlights to look out for include pieces by Lalique, Matisse, Meissen, Cartier and Boucheron.To claim your complimentary invitation for two guests courtesy of The Arts Society, visit www.olympia-antiques.com/theartssociety-partner-eticket.

The Winter Art & Antiques Fair, Olympia London; 5-10 November; olympia-antiques.com

SPECIAL DISCOUNT 

HANDMADE CHELSEA

Steven Harkin design photography: Yeshen Venema

Handmade Chelsea showcases the talents of more than 100 designer-makers. As part of our partnership with Handmade in Britain, Members of The Arts Society can enjoy 2-for-1 entry by entering the code ‘C19AS241’ at the online checkout. 

Handmade Chelsea; Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road, London; 8–10 November; handmadeinbritain.co.uk

FREE ENTRY 

DESIRE FAIR AND CRAFT IN FOCUS

Head to Winchester this November to explore two art fairs that feature items from some of the UK’s finest makers and artists. Desire Fair and Craft in Focus bring together everything from jewellery to paintings. Entry is complimentary for Members of The Arts Society when they present their membership card.

Desire Fair and Craft in Focus; The Guildhall, Winchester; 22–24 November; desirefair.com; craftinfocus.com