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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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Latest News From the Arts Society

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Founder Patricia Fay included in the latest update to the Oxford DNB

15 Mar 2019

The life of Patricia Fay (1933-1979), founder chairman of The Arts Society, is recorded in the latest update to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

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Become an instant expert with our spring Study Days

20 Feb 2019

Upcoming Study Days, courses and events from The Arts Society

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Simon Brock awarded HCA/ The Arts Society Bursary

11 Mar 2019

The bursary is awarded to Simon Brock, a Sheffield-based clogmaker and leatherworker

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Marsh Award Winners 2019

15 Mar 2019

Every year the Marsh Christian Trust recognises some of the outstanding contributions made by volunteers of The Arts Society in the field of heritage conservation and arts education

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EVENTS

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THE ART OF RABINDRANATH TAGORE

Dr John Stevens
Berlin (Germany) DFAS
25 Mar 2019 - 20:00

Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) is arguably the most important Indian artistic figure of the modern era. 

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The Art of Enamelling

Dr Sally Hoban
Hambleton
26 Mar 2019 - 10:30

Join us.  A few places left

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Great Lengths

Sanderstead
26 Mar 2019 - 10:30
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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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