Welcome to The Arts Society Dartmoor
Originally founded in 1968 as NADFAS, The Arts Society is an organisation based on a love of the Arts in all its forms and incarnations. Its main objective is the promotion and advancement of art in all its forms and the aesthetic education of the public, cultivation, appreciation of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the general public. Apart from this, it also gives its members a great deal of pleasure and enjoyment.
Founded in 2012 The Arts Society Dartmoor meets ten times per annum for lectures on a wide range of topics. These lectures are given by experienced and highly qualified lecturers who are experts in their chosen field. A full description is in the 'Programme' section.
OUR NEXT LECTURE
February 8th 2023
AGATHA CHRISTIE - QUEEN OF CRIME
Lecturer - Jane Tapley
Agatha Christie is undoubtedly the world’s greatest crime writer. This biographical talk will surprise and enlighten you about how Agatha Christie developed her talent for writing having never attended proper school.
2023 PROGRAMME. Please click here for our 2023 programme.
TO JOIN PLEASE CONTACT THE SOCIETY
Contact: cynthia.smollett@gmail.com
Website: https://theartssociety.org/dartmoor
Phone: 01837 871481
LOCATION
Charter Hall
Market Street
Okehampton
United Kingdom
EX20 1AA
MEETING TIMES
10.30am - 2nd Wednesday of the month
EVENTS
Agatha Christie is undoubtedly the world’s greatest crime writer.
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