Henley-on-Thames

The Arts Society Henley (TASH) offers you a curated calendar designed to deepen your appreciation of the arts, whether you are looking for an afternoon of insight or an immersive cultural journey:

• TASH Talks: Our flagship Lectures are held at the Menza Clubhouse in Henley-on-Thames, and are streamed online for our members who are unable to attend in person. There are 10 each year, at which we host world-class experts who bring art, history, and culture to life through illustrated talks that are as entertaining as they are educational.
• TASH Trips: Carefully planned one-day Excursions (visits) to galleries, stately homes, and hidden architectural gems across the UK, that offer "behind-the-scenes" access and expert-led tours that you won't find on a typical solo visit.
• TASH Tutors: For members who want to dive deeper, our Special Interest Days (study days) offer members an immersive exploration of a single subject. Led by renowned experts, these sessions provide a full morning and afternoon of illustrated talks and discussion, delivering a much richer understanding than a single lecture can provide.
• TASH Tours: For the ultimate cultural immersion, our international Arts Holidays take members to the world’s great art capitals and historical sites, offering a seamless blend of expert guidance and shared travel experiences.
• TASH Together: Opportunities to volunteer and get involved with lecture days, conservation projects or community arts.
• The National Arts Society magazine: Full of well researched and interesting articles and updates about current art events and exhibitions nationwide.
   

Beyond our passion for learning together, The Arts Society Henley is a registered charity dedicated to enriching the cultural life of our town and the surrounding area. We take great pride in supporting local arts and crafts activities, providing grants and volunteer expertise to inspire the next generation of creators. 

By joining us, you aren't just gaining access to world-class culture - you are directly contributing to the vibrant artistic future of the Oxfordshire community.

You may become a member of The Arts Society Henley (TASH) at any time during the year, although membership runs per calendar year and the subscription for 2026 is £55. When joining after 30th June, the membership fee will be £30 for the remainder of the year.  See below for the link to our Application form.

On our Lecture days we run two talks (i.e., the morning talk is repeated in the afternoon), so we offer a morning (AM) and an afternoon (PM) subscription for membership. However, we are currently restricting new membership to afternoon memberships, the morning membership being oversubscribed. There is a waiting list for morning membership, please contact us if you would like your name added to this list.
 

Download the Membership Application Form using the link below.

Please return the completed form:

• by post to: The Membership Secretary, The Arts Society Henley, 5 Wharfe Lane, Henley on Thames, RG9 2LL 
• by eMail to: Membership@TheArtsSocietyHenley.art 
• or bring it along with you to one of our Lecture Days

The Arts Society Henley is a registered charity, so your subscription is eligible for Gift Aid. If you are able to make a Gift Aid declaration, please complete the relevant section on the application form. 

As part of our charitable status, we use Gift Aid to contribute to our local community through Heritage Conservation and supporting various Community Arts projects.

TASH Members receive a Newsletter most months of the year.  This provides them with key messages from the TASH Committee and the National team at The Arts Society, reminders of events which are happening or taking bookings that month, reports on recent events, and many other topics of interest to members.

The Arts Society Henley offers a captivating gateway to the world of culture, bringing together art enthusiasts through a truly diverse and inspiring programme. Members enjoy regular expert-led lectures covering a huge range of arts and crafts topics.

Example Event Topics:

• 25 Iconic American Artworks
• A private tour of Compton Verney
• A private tour of Syon House & Harmondsworth Great Barn
• A walking tour of the Elizabeth Line
• Banned: Savitsky and the Secret Hoard of Avant Garde Art
• British Art from Egg to Bacon
• Edouard Manet and Music
• Hogarth at the Hustings
• Persepolis: Art, Architecture and Ideology of the Persian Empire
• Picasso and His Women
• The Empty Chair in Contemporary Art
• The Evolution of British Sculpture
• The Music of the 1960s
• The Port of Ostia: Rome’s Best Kept Secret
• The Secrets of Turner’s Watercolour Techniques
• Wilde About Oscar: Famous for Being Famous and Infamous

Whether you are looking to deepen your knowledge or simply share a curiosity for beauty and history, there is something for everyone.