Welcome to The Arts Society in N. Ireland

Welcome to The Arts Society in N.Ireland!

The Arts Society in N.Ireland is a friendly society, welcoming new Members and Visitors with an interest in decorative and fine arts.  We are part of The Arts Society (formerly known as the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts - NADFAS), with a global network of 380 local societies and a membership of approximately 60,000.

Bringing people together through this shared interest in the arts, we enjoy a programme of eight high standard, illustrated Talks each year.  Topics are diverse and include sculpture, textiles, paintings, ceramics, garden design, silver, music, literature and more.  All our Speakers are specialists in their field and each one is chosen by the Arts Society to deliver a talk that informs, educates and entertains.

Members receive a free copy of The Arts Society magazine three times a year, which is packed with exclusive features, interviews, news and opinions from the arts world.

As one of our Members said;

"Of all the Lectures I have listened to over the years it has been the Lectures on subjects that were previously unknow to me that have given me the most pleasure"

We usually have 8 Lectures per season, which runs from September to April. Our Talks are held at Malone Presbyterian Church, 452 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 6GT - see Lecture list below for times and dates.  Members and Visitors are invited to enjoy a complimentary cup of tea/coffee & a biscuit after the Lecture and a chance to chat with fellow members and the Lecturer.

VISITS 2025

Our Society had a most enjoyable Private Visit to Baronscourt, Co Tyrone, the Seat of the Dukes of Abercorn, in May 2025.

 

barons court

 

TO JOIN PLEASE CONTACT THE SOCIETY

LOCATION

The Minor Hall, Malone Presbyterian Church
452 Lisburn Road
Belfast
United Kingdom

BT9 6GT

MEETING TIMES

Meeting Times, Wednesday 2.00pm or 7.30pm - check for each Lecture


EVENTS

17
September
2025
The Minor Hall, Malone Presbyterian Church
452 Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 6GT

The Huguenots' contribution to the Arts and Culture in Ireland. An illustrated lecture by Dr Tessa Murdoch FSA

15
October
2025

George Bernard Shaw's Legacy in The National Gallery, Dublin

(Time and Venue to be advised).

19
November
2025
The Minor Hall, Malone Presbyterian Church
452 Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 6GT

This lecture celebrates the Roman love affair with Food and Wine.