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 Dartmoor DFAS (now 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. 

CORONOVIRUS

Due to the pandemic there are no live lectures at present. Meetings will continue to be in a hybrid format and you can attend either via Zoom or in person at The Fairplace Church, Fairplace Terrace, Okehampton EX20 1DT where we have an audio visual link set up.  All members will receive an email a couple of days prior to the event with full joining instructions.

OUR NEXT LECTURE

January 12th 2022

HOW DO THEY MAKE THAT NOISE?
Lecturer - Tim Mirfin

Tim will give us a fascinating insight into the world of professional classical singing and how the voice is trained, showing us how the vocal chords change with the notes, anecdotes and maybe even some stage secrets!

PLEASE NOTE that there are some amendments to our 2022 PROGRAMME.  Please click here for an updated programme.

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