Become a lecturer
The Arts Society Directory lists over 370 accredited lecturers. Our 360 Societies use the Directory to arrange their monthly lecture for members.
We welcome applications from lecturers who speak on a range of arts subjects, and who conform to the following criteria:
To lecture for The Arts Society lecturers must:
/ Have approximately three years' experience of lecturing to adults
/ Be confident with audiences of 100 or more
/ Use high quality digital images
/ Lecture on a range of arts subjects - as defined:
The Arts Society's remit of subjects is broad and diverse, reflecting the wide range of artistic and cultural traditions and practices from all around the world.
Some of the key subjects The Arts Society covers are:
the study of painting, sculpture, printmaking, and other forms of fine art, including key artists, movements, patrons, styles and techniques
decorative arts such as ceramics, glass, textiles, furniture, books and metalwork, including the history, techniques, makers, and styles
architecture covering the history of architecture, as well as contemporary design and urban planning, with a focus on key buildings, architects and craftspeople, styles, and movements
archaeology, the study of ancient cultures, archaeologists, sites of significance, discovered artefacts, and areas of future interest
the design of fashion, graphics, interiors, gardens, and other design disciplines
classical, popular, and traditional music, including composers, performers, instruments, and styles from different periods and regions
the study of worldside literature, poetry, and drama, with a focus on key authors, works, and styles
the study of theatre, dance, opera, and other performing arts, and the performers
other visual arts such as photography, its history as well as contemporary photography and digital media; film, the history of cinema, as well as contemporary film and digital media; street art, and modern developments in differnet forms of art.
PLEASE NOTE: THE ARTS SOCIETY REQUIRES A PARTICULAR FORMAT OF LECTURE:
/ Relate to an arts subject, as defined above. We cannot accept talks that do not relate to the arts
/ Illustrated with high quality digital images throughout the duration of the talk
/ Film clips, music, and other media can also be included
/ Generally an hour long
/ Content to be suitable for a general, but well informed, audience
/ Well structured with a clear narrative thread
/ Closely related to the title given
/ Delivered clearly and audibly
TO APPLY:
1. Attend a Society meeting of The Arts Society to see how our lectures are run. You can find your local Society here Please contact the membership secretary of the Society to arrange your visit. Some Societies charge a guest fee, this will be in the region of £5 - £10.
2. Complete the online form Application to become an Accredited Lecturer for The Arts Society - this will include supplying references from two people who can comment on your lecturing skills.
If your application is of interest to The Arts Society the Education Department will contact you to discuss the next stages of the application process, which include being observed giving a lecture and presenting in front of the selection panel.
Successful applicants will be listed as freelance lecturers in the Directory and approached by individual Societies.