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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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RBA Rising Stars at ROSL

30 Apr 2019

Snaps from the preview event of the RBA Rising Stars exhibition at ROSL, now open to the public

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RBA Rising Stars 2019 Exhibition

17 Apr 2019

The first of two exhibitions displaying the work of the RBA Rising Stars opens in London on 26 April

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Notre-Dame’s saved treasures

18 Apr 2019

From relics to rose windows, these are the treasures that survived the Notre-Dame fire

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Expert picks from the Royal Society of Portrait Painters’ Annual Exhibition

25 Apr 2019

Head of Commissions Annabel Elton shares her highlights from this year’s show

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EVENTS

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ZAHA HADID – ARCHITECTURAL SUPERSTAR 

Professor Colin Davies
Berlin (Germany) DFAS
27 May 2019 - 20:00

One of the most important architects of the early 21st century, born in Iraq, Zaha Hadid made Britain her home.

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AGM and Alice Foster: the Scottish Colourists

Mrs Alice Foster
North Bedfordshire
28 May 2019 - 10:00
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The Arts Society Sherborne Celebration Summer Lunch

Sherborne
28 May 2019 - 12:30
Leweston School
Longburton Road (A352)

Following the success of last year’s Lunch, we are again inviting Members,Partners and Friends to a Celebation Lunch.

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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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