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

May 17th 2023

GREAT LENGTHS – on the art and architecture of swimming pools and lidos

Simon Inglis

Swimming is Britain’s second favourite form of physical recreation. Almost everyone has memories of visiting their local baths and for many swimmers the baths themselves are cherished.

2023 PROGRAMME.  Please click here for our 2023 programme.

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LOCATION

Charter Hall
Market Street
Okehampton
United Kingdom

EX20 1AA

MEETING TIMES

10.30am - 2nd Wednesday of the month


EVENTS

14
June
2023
Charter Hall
Devon
EX20 1AA

THE NOMADIC TRIBES OF IRAN AND AFGHANISTAN: woven art of the nomads