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Welcome to The Arts Society Colchester's website

Our objective is to enhance our membership's appreciation of our artistic and cultural heritage, both national and international, in the lively company of others with similar interests. We hold ten monthly lectures, from October through to July. These are on a diverse range of arts related topics through which we aim to expand our knowledge of areas not always encountered. In addition there are Study Days, where there will be three lectures covering a given subject in much greater depth.

The Arts Society Colchester is part of the Essex Area of The Arts Society. Visit their website to find out about area study days, or lectures, visits and events at neighbouring societies.

For more details about what we have to offer, please browse the pages of this website.


LATEST NEWS

A visit has been arranged to Spencer House, St James's Place, London on Monday 1 February 2027.  The tour will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and will cost £29.50 per person, excluding travel costs.  Spaces are limited so early booking is advisable. Full details and the booking form can be found on the Visits page or at lectures.

Booking is now open for our next Study Day on Wednesday 17 March 2027 at Nayland Village Hall, when Gavin Plumley will give three lectures on Cultural Revolution in the Heart of Europe. The cost, including lunch, is £38. Full details and the booking form can be found on the Special Interest Days page or at lectures.

The Arts Society has developed a YouTube channel, as an easy way for Members to stay up to date and comment on the latest videos and arts-related posts.  Subscribing also means you won’t miss new episodes of the Artfully Said Podcast, featuring engaging conversations and ideas from lecturers and experts. 

 

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WHAT'S COMING UP
Thursday 12 November 2026
Lecture
National Treasures: Saving London's Museums & Galleries in the Second World War

Caroline Shenton
131
Thursday 03 December 2026
Lecture
Nothing Says Christmas like an Axe-Fight: Winter Festivities in the Age of Chivalry

Tobias Capwell
132
Thursday 14 January 2027
Lecture
Screening the Novel: Books into Films

Colin Shindler
133