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Enriching lives through the arts
We are The Arts Society

MEMBERSHIP

Become part of our network of over 90,000 people worldwide - brought together through a shared curiosity for the arts and our artistic heritage. The Arts Society offers enjoyable opportunities to discover and support the arts of yesterday, today and tomorrow, wherever you are. Our events provide welcoming places – locally, nationally and globally – to hear excellent lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.

Join a local Society with a unique programme of monthly activities or for a lighter option, become a Member of The Arts Society or even a digital subscriber.

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VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering with The Arts Society provides opportunities to learn new skills, meet people with similar interests and support the arts within the local community.

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LATEST NEWS FROM THE ARTS SOCIETY

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RICHMOND SCHOOLS PARTICIPATE IN 'PICTURE PLAY' EXHIBITION

9 Aug 2017 - 15:10

Young artists from all over West London have come together to create an interactive exhibition and play with historical images.

Working with professional artists and the Orleans House Gallery education team, children and young people from throughout Richmond and neighbouring boroughs have creatively interpreted the collection for this year’s Artplay exhibition.

Experimenting with different technologies, young people have re-imagined paintings from the Richmond Borough Art Collection. Come along to explore this immersive and interactive exhibition, step inside historical...

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An Invitation to the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair

1 Aug 2017 - 12:17

The Arts Society invites you to the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair 2017.

The leading destination for international collectors and buyers looking to source one-of-a-kind objects

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Hull City of Culture 2017

31 Jul 2017 - 12:09

Hull’s year as City of Culture has gone from strength to strength and The Hull and East Riding branch of The Arts Society has enjoyed playing its part in the events.

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Winchester Awards Jane Austen Prize

24 Jul 2017 - 14:29

As part of our expanded remit to support the performing arts, The Arts Society Winchester has created The Jane Austen Young Arts Prize for Original Composition demonstrating commitment to youth and culture in Winchester

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EVENTS

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National

Undressing Antiques

Mr Mark Hill
13 Oct 2017 - 18:30
Nadder Centre
Weaveland Road

Join us for a glass of wine and a free lecture where Mark Hill of the BBC Antiques Roadshow unlocks the world of anti

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National

Vincent Van Gogh. Madman or Genius?

Mr Anthony Russell
17 Oct 2017 - 19:00
Mood Beach
Calvia, Mallorca

In association with Blevins Franks, we will be taking a look at the man as well as the art that has fascinated millio

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National

Who was Tutankhamun? The Boy King behind the Greatest Treasures Ever Found

Mr Anthony Russell
19 Oct 2017 - 19:00
Binafidet Winery
Sant Lluis, Menorca

In association with Blevins Franks, we will be taking a look at the treasures

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OUR IMPACT

"The Arts Society is a community that wants more people to engage, to appreciate and above all to enjoy the arts and discover how they enrich our lives”     June Robinson, Chairman of The Arts Society

 

of lectures that received an outstanding, excellent or very good review in 2016

 

of members strongly agreed or agreed that the work of The Arts Society increases access to the arts

 

of volunteers strongly agreed that the work of their Society brought people of different communities together

FEATURED LECTURERS

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Paula Nuttall

Paula Nuttall has been an accredited lecturer of The Arts Society since 1995.

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Sandy Burnett

Sandy is one of the UK’s most authoritative broadcasters in the field of classical music...

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The Arts Society Directory is made up of over 350 accredited lecturers. All are experts in their field and excellent communicators with a passion for passing on their knowledge about the arts to our audiences. Each month we feature four lecturers in greater depth.

GRANTS

We believe that the arts have the potential to enrich peoples’  lives. That is why we create opportunities to discover and support the arts of yesterday, today and tomorrow, wherever you are. Our grants support the development of skills in the arts and heritage. 

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TRAVEL

The Arts Society Tours offers a range of quality cultural and art holidays through carefully selected independent tour operators. These specialist tour operators often include some of our Accredited Lecturers, helping you get the most out of your holiday. Our Travel Affiliates offer specialist support for The Art Society Tours, as well as a personal and friendly service for those wanting to travel on their own or with family and friends. 

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