Discover new aspects of art with us
Our volunteer-led society welcomes everyone with an interest in art history. We provide a wide-ranging programme of study events at affordable prices in a friendly and stimulating environment on unusual and sometimes groundbreaking subjects. We choose speakers who are leaders in their field of art and also have an ability to engage and entertain. A selection of our upcoming events appears below.
Annual membership for £40 includes six evening lectures a year, priority booking for other study events at member rates and Review our printed academic journal, together with free reference membership of the Birkbeck Library. Many study events are open to non-members and members often bring guests. Click here to join us.
Our Next Study Visit
Visit to Romsey Abbey
Lecturer: Richard Plant
Wednesday, 9th September 2026
1.15pm for 1.30pm start
Venue: Romsey Abbey, Church Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8EP
NB: booking closes 48 hours before the event
Our Next Course
Barbizon and the Making of Modern Landscape
Lecturer: Jo Rhymer
Begins: Tuesday, 6th October 2026
Until: Thursday, 8th October 2026
14:00 to 16.00 each day
Venue: Online Zoom Event
NB: booking closes 48 hours before the event
Our Next Member Lecture
Arcimboldo in the Court of the Alchemists
Lecturer: Rupert Dickens
Monday, 19th October 2026
6:00pm
Venue: Online Zoom Event
NB: booking closes 48 hours before the event
Our Next Study Day
Byzantium’s Capital: Constantinople, the New Rome, the Queen of Cities
Lecturer: Cecily Hennessy
Wednesday, 28th October 2026
11am-4.30pm
Venue: Lettsom House, First Floor, 11 Chandos Street, London W1G 9EB & as Post Event Recording
NB: booking closes 48 hours before the event
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