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 national magazine, published quarterly by the Arts Society which provides articles on arts subjects and activities throughout the country.
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
TALKS 2025
Our calendar and details for the 2025 Talks are now available 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 below).
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.
DAY OF SPECIAL INTEREST - DUTCH COURAGE
Monday 21st October 2024 - Nick Nelson will lead a day exploring 'The Golden Age of Dutch Art in the 17th Century'. Booking now open - Members only until 15th August, open to Non Members thereafter. FIND OUT MORE HERE or GO STRAIGHT TO BOOKING INFORMATION HERE.
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.
Header Image: This 4th century AD mosaic was found in Cirencester and can be seen at the Corinium Museum, Cirencester.