An introduction to the senior livery companies of London, their medieval origins and their role in modern society.
The Arts Society near you - what we do
SEARCH THE ARTS SOCIETY
Your nearest Societies offer a range of fascinating art lectures, study day courses and member events - discover and support the arts, wherever you are.
Find out about your local Societies, as well as activities and volunteering opportunities near you.
SOCIETIES
EVENTS AND LECTURES
With inspiring monthly lectures given by top experts in their fields, together with study day events, educational visits and cultural holidays, The Arts Society is a great way to learn, have fun and make new and lasting friendships.
Society
Mrs Fenella Billington
Maidenhead
24 Feb 2020 - 11:30
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Altwood Road
Altwood Road
Society
Dr Susan Owens
Kensington & Chelsea
25 Feb 2020 - 11:00
Kensington Library Lecture Hall
12 Phillimore Walk
12 Phillimore Walk
Aubrey Beardsley created original and shocking images that came to define the 1890s; the lecture tells the story of Beardsley's short life and brilliant work.
Society
Mr Doug Gillen
Pewsey Vale
25 Feb 2020 - 19:30
Bouverie Hall
North Street
North Street
The biggst art movement since pop art
Society
Mr Jacob Moss
East Sussex
26 Feb 2020 - 18:45
The Hove Club
28 Fourth Avenue
28 Fourth Avenue
In introduction to the World's first fan museum and its extraordinary collections.
16 Nov 2017 - 15:15
1st Godalming Brownies had fun on Tuesday 14th November at the launch of a new Children’s Trail
15 Nov 2017 - 10:09
Over 2,000 hours of painstaking work by The Arts Society Sarum has led to the completion of a comprehensive church record that formally records contents, artefacts and features of a local parish church
Grants
The Arts Society awards grants twice a year to registered UK charities. Our grants are intended to give access to the arts to those that wouldn’t normally have access to them. We believe in Arts for All and will use our grants to make a positive contribution to people’s lives through the arts.