We believe that access to the arts can inspire creativity, build confidence and enrich lives. Through our Arts Education programmes, and in supporting our local Member Societies, we offer lectures and support projects that give people opportunities to explore, create and engage with the arts.
Working with schools, community organisations and volunteers, we help foster curiosity, creativity and a lifelong appreciation of arts and culture.
Through our Artfully Said podcast we capture our educational mission by bringing together leading voices in arts and culture. Each episode starts with two experts and a shared passion and buy where the chat goes next is anyone’s guess.
Expect stories, insights, ideas from across the world of art, culture and heritage and a dash of fresh perspecitves on subjects that connect, inform, inspire and spark curiosity.
Our Accredited Lecturers are expert speakers who bring the arts to life through engaging, illustrated talks for Member Societies across the UK and beyond.
Covering subjects from art, architecture and design to music, literature and contemporary culture, our lecturers are selected through a rigorous accreditation process that recognises excellence in knowledge, research and presentation skills.
With over 300 lecturers to choose from, Member Societies can enjoy inspiring talks from respected academics, curators, authors, broadcasters and arts professionals.
All Arts Society Members have the opportunity to attend our lectures - simply join your Local Member Society or as a Supporter.
Arts education is a cornerstone of our charitable work, and our member volunteers play a vital role in inspiring creativity, curiosity and confidence in young people.
By sharing their skills, knowledge and time our volunteers support projects in schools and communities to help widen access to teh arts, encourage lifelong engagement with culture and creativity and make a lasting difference.
Our confidential online Directory of Lecturers helps Member Societies discover over 300 accredited lecturers and more than 5,000 inspiring talks on the arts, heritage and culture.
Please note that access to our Directory is reserved for authorised Society committee members only
Interested in becoming an Arts Society Lecturer?
We welcome applications from lecturers who speak on a range of arts subjects.
Our annual showcase of Arts Society lecturing talen, Directory Day brings together programme planners from Member Societies and accredited lecturers from across our network.
Held each year, usually in March, it is an opportunity for Members to discover new lecture topics, plan future programmes and connect with friends and colleagues from across the Arts Society community.
Please note that access to Directory Day information is reserved for Arts Society Members only.
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