Originally founded in 1968 as NADFAS, The Arts Society is an organisation based on a love of the Arts in all its forms and incarnations. Its main objective is the promotion and advancement of art in all its forms and the aesthetic education of the public, cultivation, appreciation of the decorative and fine arts and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the general public. Apart from this, it also gives its members a great deal of pleasure and enjoyment.

Founded in 2012 The Arts Society Dartmoor meets ten times per annum for lectures on a wide range of topics. These lectures are given by experienced and highly qualified lecturers who are experts in their chosen field. A full description is in the 'Programme' section. 

OUR NEXT LECTURE WILL BE AT THE CHARTER HALL OKEHAMPTON

14th January 2026
TIRZAH GARWOOD: Beyond Ravilious

James Russell

A moving an beautifully illustrated lecture exploring the life and work of Tirzah Garwood (1908 - 1951)

OTHER LECTURES COMING UP

11th February 2026

Music in Art

Sophie Matthews explores the instruments in selected works and then gives live demonstrations on replicas of those depicted.

Please click here for our full 2026 programme.