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THE ARTS
WELCOME
The Arts Society Corinium 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.
Bringing people together through this shared interest in the arts, we enjoy a programme of ten 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.
In addition to this programme of TALKS we organise:
stimulating VISITS by coach to exhibitions and places of interest,
DAYS of SPECIAL INTEREST that provide an opportunity to study subjects in more details and depth,
short arts TOURS in the UK and overseas.
We also support a wide range of:
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.
Our Talks are held at the Cirencester Baptist Church on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. The doors open at 6:30pm, allowing members and visitors to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee prior to the talk, as part of their subscription.
LATEST NEWS
BIRMINGHAM ROYAL BALLET - THE NUTCRACKER
Thursday 4th December - A visit to Birmingham to see The Nutcracker with Birmingham Royal Ballet by Tchaikovsky, and the opportunity do self guided visits to Birmingham Christmas Market, Cathedral or Birmingham Museum and Gallery. Full details HERE.
COFFEE SOCIAL
13th January 2026 at 10am - Join us for the next Coffee Social at the Organic Farm Shop.
JANUARY TALK
28th January - Amadeo Modigliani and Bohemian Paris 1906-1920
by Julian Halsby. Full details HERE
BLETCHLEY PARK
12h February 2026 - Discover the incredible achievements of Britain’s World War Two Codebreakers, in the place where it happened. Booking for this Visit is now open HERE.
DAY OF SPECIAL INTEREST
17th February 2026 - The History of Jewellery from Elizabeth 1 to Elizabeth Taylor with John Benjamin. Booking is now open HERE.
AN EVENING LECTURE
14th March 2026 (6:30 - 9:00pm) - Caravaggio – Darkness and Light, with Nick Nelson. This lecture also complements our visit to The Wallace Collection (see below). Full details HERE.
THE WALLACE COLLECTION, LONDON
17th March 2026 - A visit to The Wallace Collection followed by free time for lunch and to explore the many attractions of central London independently. Full details available HERE.
IRONBRIDGE, SHROPSHIRE
28th April 2026 - We regret that our planned visit to Ironbridge, listed on our 2026 trifold, has had to be cancelled. The National Trust are taking over the management of the site and have cancelled all bookings from February 2026. We very much hope to rearrange this visit for 2027 but as yet no details are forthcoming from Ironbridge as to what might be possible.
HERITAGE HOUSES OF NORFOLK AND SANDRINGHAM TOUR
28th September 2026 - Booking is now open for this 5 day tour. Full details HERE.
GRANTS
Information and reports about the Grants which have recently been made, can be found HERE.
RIVIERA TRAVEL AFFINITY PARTNERSHIP SCHEME
Find our more about this scheme which will benefit our Society financially HERE.
OTHER EVENTS
MEMBERS MAY FIND OF INTEREST
ART EXHIBITION IN AID OF THE BRAIN TUMOUR SOCIETY
Tuesday Mornings from 4th November 10:30 am - Owners Lounge, Siddington Park - Watercolour paintings and cards for Christmas, birthdays and all occasions by The Arts Society Corinium member Maggie Elder. All welcome.
Header Image: This 4th century AD mosaic was found in Cirencester and can be seen at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester.
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