A membership organisation with over 64,000 members who share a passion and love of the arts
The Arts Society brings arts education and culture to a network of over 64,000 members. With over 300 Arts Societies across the UK and beyond, there is a local Arts Society ready to welcome you, wherever you are.
Join today for monthly expert arts lectures, special events, and a community of art lovers near you.
Each Society has a unique lecture programme and extra-curricular activities, and all provide inviting spaces and an opportunity to connect with a strong community. Use our map to find out where your local Arts Society meets, when they gather, and what's on their programme.


Monthly events on a wide variety of artistic subjects given at a venue local to you

A chance to connect with people who share the same interests as you

Cultural and heritage volunteering projects that support local causes with a chance to participate

A magazine and digital offerings featuring major interviews, what’s on listings and much more

A grants programme for artists and arts organisations which help make the arts accessible to more people