ARTS SOCIETY
The Arts Society was founded in 1968 when eleven societies joined together to form the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies. NADFAS became a registered charity in 1970 and underwent a period of rapid expansion with the creation of many new Societies across the UK and with the launch of key initiatives such as Church Recording, Young Arts and Heritage Volunteering. Now a worldwide organisation based on a love of the Arts in all its forms. With around 360 local Decorative and Fine Arts Societies in the UK, mainland Europe and the Antipodes, its principal objective is the promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public. Other aims include the cultivation, appreciation and study of the Arts, and the giving of aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public.
Website: https://theartssociety.org
Bury St Edmunds
East Suffolk
Newmarket
South East Suffolk/Ipswich
Southwold
Stour Valley
Waveney Valley
West Suffolk
Woodbridge
Bury St Edmunds
The Arts Society Bury St Edmunds also works to support related activity in the field of the Arts and the section on volunteering tells you more about our support for Young Arts, Church Recording and Heritage Volunteering.
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Not to be confused with
Bury St Edmund's Art Society
East Suffolk
Founded in 1979 as the East Suffolk Decorative and Fine Arts Society and for over three decades has continued to provide stimulating programme of activities for their members. In 2017 it became The Arts Society East Suffolk which is a registered Charity that promotes the aims of the Arts Society through many activities and supports local organisations and initiatives. The annual programme consists of ten lectures, held on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10.50-noon at The Cinema, 51 High Street Aldeburgh Suffolk, they also hold a Day of Special Interest and several one-day visits. Longer Tours are arranged each year; typically, one in the UK and one abroad. There is a well-established and committed support for Young Arts activities. It currently [2021] has approximately 250 members and new members are very welcome. Application for membership of The Arts Society East Suffolk can be made by using their website, where more details are given. Suffolk artists who have exhibited with the The Arts Society East Suffolk at Halesworth include Stanley Faithful Monier-Williams.
Website: http://theartssocietyeastsuffolk.org.uk
Newmarket
A group of people who have an interest in and enjoy the arts in general with an objective, through lectures and visits, is to broaden our knowledge and enjoyment of the decorative and visual arts. The society’s year runs from October to the following July with nine lectures which are held on the first Monday of the month except when a bank holiday postpones the lecture to the following week. These informal occasions open with an illustrated lecture. At illustrated lectures from experts, chosen for their knowledge, presentational skills and entertainment value, speak on a wide variety of topics: architecture, artists and designers, china, glass, painting, music, furniture, sculpture, jewellery. The visits may include country houses, exhibitions, gardens and places of interest.Days of Special Interest also take place in which subjects are studied in greater depth. They organise outings to historical and cultural venues and an annual 4–5-day home or overseas tour.
https://www.theartssocietynewmarket.org.uk
South East Suffolk/Ipswich
Ipswich Decorative and Fine Arts Society, was founded in 1993 under the leadership of Audrey Reading and a hard-working committee and has gone from strength to strength. In 2017 the NADFAS trustees made the decision to rebrand to Arts Society and following the national rebranding the Ipswich Decorative and Fine Arts Society became the Arts Society South East Suffolk. They offer a diverse programme of lectures, study days, cultural visits, social events promoting the understanding and enjoyment of the visual arts and arts volunteering projects. Their aim is to enhance appreciation of artistic and cultural heritage in the lively company of like-minded people. They normally meet at Kesgrave Community Centre.
Website: https://www.tassoutheastsuffolk.org.uk
Southwold
The Arts Society Southwold - formerly Southwold Decorative and Fine Arts Society - are a branch of The Arts Society (formerly NADFAS) and welcome members and visitors from a wide area of north-east Suffolk including Lowestoft, Oulton Broad, Beccles, Halesworth and Saxmundham. With inspiring and often witty fully illustrated monthly lectures given by top experts in their field, together with Special Interest Days (including lunch), visits to fine and interesting houses, places of historical interest, gardens and galleries, plus cultural and interesting tours, The Arts Society Southwold is a way to learn, have fun and make new and lasting friendships. All our speakers are aware that their audiences are not experts in their subject. see Southwold Art Society
Website: https://theartssocietysouthwold.org.uk
Stour Valley
The Arts Society Stour Valley was formed by the amalgamation of two existing local societies in 2022 and are a group of people who are interested in and enjoy the arts in general. Through illustrated talks they aim to broaden and enhance the knowledge of the wide spectrum of design, decorative and visual arts in all their variety, from antiquity to the present day. Their speakers are selected for their knowledge, presentational skills and ability to entertain and the talks are held in Long Melford Village Hall. They run visits to country houses, exhibitions, museums, gardens, and other places of interest and, for those who wish to hear about a subject in greater depth, they have special interest events that allow the speaker more time on their subject. The Arts Society Stour Valley is one of many societies within the Arts Society East Anglia Area. On their website there are details of area events, study days, lectures etc. See also Stour Valley Group.
Website: https://tasstourvalley.org.uk
West Suffolk
The Arts Society of West Suffolk is a member society. Their aims are to promote the appreciation of the Arts and the preservation of our artistic heritage. Founded in 1972, they meet monthly (October to June) for lectures on a wide range of topics by experienced and highly qualified lecturers accredited by The Arts Society. There are also usually two Special Interest Workshops arranged during the year at which a subject is studied in greater depth. The Society again organises visits to art galleries, museums, and places of historic and artistic interest.
Website: https://theartssociety-westsuffolk.org.uk
Woodbridge
Founded in 1986, the Arts Society Woodbridge is one of 360 Societies which operate in the UK, Europe and beyond. Their objective is to broaden the knowledge and enjoyment of the arts, through inspiring lectures, visits, special interest/study days and volunteering projects, with like-minded, friendly people.
Our focus is our monthly lecture programme at The Riverside, Woodbridge. For those who enjoy hearing about a subject in greater depth we have Special Interest Days led by experts. They also arrange occasional visits to galleries, country houses, exhibitions, gardens and places of interest, in and around East Anglia. Members may also choose to be involved in Arts Volunteering projects.
Website: [email protected]
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