THE ARTS
SOCIETY
CORINIUM
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
OCTOBER TALK
Wednesday 23rd October - Rodin and Claudel: Lovers of Stone by Juliet Heslewood
COFFEE MORNING
Tuesday12th November at 10.00am - Through the winter months we organise Coffee Mornings which are held at Keith's Coffee Shop, an excellent way to meet other members and learn more about us.
TALKS 2025
Our calendar and details for the 2025 Talks are now available HERE.
CIRENCESTER HISTORY FESTIVAL
26th October to 3rd November - The Arts Society Corinium is pleased to have become a Founding Patron of Cirencester History Festival. Details about this year's upcoming event can be found HERE.
CHRISTMAS AT WADDESDON MANOR
Thursday 5th December - Full day visit by coach to include entry to House, decorated for Christmas on theme of Sleeping Beauty; Christmas Market, Outdoor Light Trail and Illuminations. Booking is now open HERE.
DAY OF SPECIAL INTEREST - THE SECOND SEX?
Tuesday 18th February 2025 – Women in Italian Renaissance Art and Society, with Sarah Dunant. Full details will be available after the October DSI (see above).
CLASSICAL ITALY & THE AMALFI COAST TOUR
Departing 26th April 2025 - We are offering an 8 day overseas tour for the first time, which is now fully booked but there is a waiting list in case of unexpected cancellations. FIND OUT MORE HERE
RIVIERA TRAVEL AFFINITY PARTNERSHIP SCHEME
Find our more about this scheme which will benefit our Society financially HERE.
What's On
Local events which may be of interest to Members.
CIRENCESTER RADIO
19th - 25th October - Cirencester Radio is hosting Community Upstart as a lead-in to the History Festival, showcasing local groups and individuals eager to share their passion for history. Events kick off on the 19th with an illustrated talk by Robert Heaven on the social life of our town over the years as depicted in the many photographs saved from the vaults of the Wiltshire and Gloucestershire Standard. More information HERE.
A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
30th October- 2nd November - This production by Apollo Theatricals of A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS is being held at the Organic Farm Shop, Burford Road, Cirencester GL7 5HF. There is a strong cast, with many of the actors having taken part in award winning productions in the last 5 years. Tickets are available HERE.
THE ARTS SOCIETY MALMESBURY - STUDY DAY
Wednesday 30th October - The Arts Society Malmesbury's Antique English Glass Study Day will begin with Georgian glass and then move through the Victorian period to the 20th century, followed by a hands on session. Full details HERE.
Header Image: This 4th century AD mosaic was found in Cirencester and can be seen at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester.