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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 Supporter 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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Talks

Our events provide welcoming places – locally, nationally and globally – to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.   To book some of our upcoming events via Eventbrite, please use the button below:

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Latest News From the Arts Society

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Five essential facts about fashion designer Zandra Rhodes

24 Sep 2019

As she opens a new show at the Fashion and Textile Museum, we unpick her fascination with pattern, colour and Pop Art

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Enter the Wonderful World of Tim Walker

17 Sep 2019

As renowned fashion photographer Tim Walker opens a new exhibition at the V&A, we examine one two key works on show

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The art that made me: Arts Society Lecturer Dr Janina Ramirez

10 Sep 2019

We catch up with cultural historian, broadcaster and author Dr Janina Ramirez

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William Blake’s Wild World

2 Oct 2019

From writing backwards to his ‘mind-forged manacles’ – we’re on the hunt for the lesser-known knowledge on William Blake

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EVENTS

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John Atkinson Grimshaw - Much more than Moonlight. Tim Stimson

Mr Tim Stimson
North Lincolnshire
23 Oct 2019 - 10:00
The Masonic Hall
Cambridge Road

 

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Visit To Two Birmingham Museums

Tarporley
24 Oct 2019 (All day)

A visit to the museum of the Jewellery Quarter followed by lunch and a tour of the Birmingham Museum & Art Galler

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The Silk Road: Then and Now

Ms Suzanne Perrin
Welwyn Garden
24 Oct 2019 - 10:00
St Mary's Church
New Church House

Day of Special Interest

Study day by Suzanne Perrin

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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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