It’s soon time for Collect – one of the UK’s most hotly anticipated modern craft and design fairs. Forty galleries will be selling selected work by more than 400 artists. Our magazine editor-in-chief, Sue Herdman, chooses four artist-makers to look out for
VOLUNTEERING
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Latest News From the Arts Society
17 Jan 2019
An award for 16-18 year olds to win a two week Art History Abroad summer course in Venice, Florence and Rome
4 Feb 2019
Check out our list of the best shows to see this month, from Dior couture to Ancient Egypt
8 Feb 2019
We are delighted to announce that the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines competition has been won by Arts Society Basingstoke Member, Gill Waller
EVENTS
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Mrs Daphne Lawson
Royal Tunbridge Wells
18 Feb 2019 - 11:00
This talk explores the role of women in mid Victorian England through Pre-Raphaelite paintings.
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Harrogate DFAG
18 Feb 2019 - 13:30
Cairn Hotel
A lecture exploring Leonardo's Women
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Mr Bertie Pearce
Rother Valley
18 Feb 2019 - 14:00
The Hastings Centre
The Ridge
The Ridge
Mr Punch, that irreverent puppet character, has inspired opera, ballet and punk
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.
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.