A Palace of Art: Frederic Leighton's Studio House

For the October meeting of the Arts Society Horsham, Daniel Robbins guided us on a grand tour of Leighton's studio house, his Palace of Art, his treasured collections, his rise to fame as well as a glimpse into his enigmatic personality.

Committee Members 2025 - 2026

The Arts Society Henfield

Committee members 2025 – 2026

President – Shea Rawlings

Vice President – Caroline Newbery

Chairman – Rosemary Nice

Vice chairman - Julia Simpson

Secretary - Mel Glover

Hon. Treasurer - Robert Seaford

Membership Secretary - Jenny Ives

Programme Secretary - Clare Farrands

Marsh Award Winners 2025

We are delighted to announce the details of the recipients of the 2025 Marsh Awards.

NEWS FLASH! ANNOUNCING THE 2026 PROGRAMME

The Arts Society Marina Alta is pleased to announce the publication of the 2026 Programme of Lectures. It features a curated list of stellar topics by accredited "Outstanding" authorities. Leading the stimulating line up is Frank Gehry: Star Architect and The World's Most Expensive Art. Music & Art in the Age of Vermeer and What Happened to the Fabergé Eggs After the Revolution? will entertain audiences with fascinating historical narratives. Bertie Pearce is back by popular demand to enlighten audi

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Art Society Wensleydale Outing To Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Having been picked up by the coach in either Leyburn or Bedale, twenty-six of us set off. Lots of us had visited the Sculpture Park before, but many had had it on their wish list for ages and were delighted to finally have the chance to explore the wonderful displays.

On arriving, we were met by the assistant curator, Louise, who explained the history and the development of YSP. Most of the sculptures are not owned by them but are on long-term loan from the sculptors or their estate. This allows for the displays to change over time and for new exhibits to be shown.

John Singer Sargent Exhibition - Kenwood House

On a rain threatened morning last week, thirty-seven members set off for Kenwood House which is in Hampstead and was originally built in the 17th century.

Our essential first port of call was the delightful outdoor coffee shop which was an opportunity for us all to relax, meet up and mingle in the sunshine. Our appointment to view the John Singer Sargent exhibition was booked for 12.30 pm so there was time to view the permanent exhibition in the other rooms of the elegant Victorian house or to explore the well-tended, extensive gardens.

Visit to Dorneywood

Thirty four members of our Arts Society gathered on 23 June to be warmly welcomed by our host, the Secretary of the Dorneywood Trust, in the garden at Dorneywood. We were the first group to visit the newly opened House this year. As we entered each room, volunteers offered expert advice and willingly answered any questions. It was decorated with artworks, English bone china plus the book collections of the industrialist Lord Courtauld Thomson who lived there comfortably with his sister and subsequently gifted the House to the National Trust with the stipulation that it should be used as

STUDY COURSE ORGANISER ROLE

The GLA has successfully run study days in central London of many years. We are totally dependent on a team of volunteer Study Course Organisers (SCO) to innovate, organise and execute the days. It’s a popular and fulfilling role that takes relatively little time and suits those with a passion for the arts who want to learn more, meet people and have fun at the same time.

Basic computer skills are all that is needed. Any support needed to get started will be readily available from the rest of the team

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