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THE ARTS SOCIETY WALTON ON THE HILL
[formerly Walton-on-the-Hill DFAS a member of NADFAS]
We were established on 16 May 1974 as a member society of what was then NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies). However, on 17 May 2017, the national name was changed to The Arts Society and we in turn became THE ARTS SOCIETY WALTON ON THE HILL. We meet eleven times a year at the Riddell Hall in Walton-on-the-Hill for lectures on a wide variety of subjects.
In 2024 we celebrated our 50th Anniversary with an afternoon tea at the Lavender Fields, click here for a report and photos.
Our meetings are on the 3rd Thursday of each month (except August) at the Riddell Hall, Deans Lane, Walton on the Hill, KT20 7UL with lectures starting at 10:45 am, and coffee and biscuits are served between 10:00 and 10:30 am.
Additionally, we hold a Summer Lunch following the June meeting and likewise a Christmas Lunch in December.
We have a programme of visits to art galleries, museums and places of special historic, architectural, cultural or topical interest. Social events and a Tour of 5 - 7 days within the British Isles or Europe.
Our involvement is also extensive in activities such as Heritage Volunteers & Young Arts. On days when we are selling tickets for Visits or any other event, sales commence at 09:45 am, unless otherwise announced in advance.
Please click on the LECTURES section for details of the talks coming up.
We are one of the oldest societies, especially in Surrey, where we are part of The Arts Society East Surrey Area [for more information, click on the link at top of this page (R/H)].
THE ARTS SOCIETY Formerly NADFAS (National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies)
Founded in 1968 as NADFAS, The Arts Society is close approaching its 50th Birthday. It is now a worldwide organisation based on a love of the Arts in all forms [for more information, click on the link at top of this page (L/H)].
It is a leading arts charity widely acknowledged for its valuable contribution to arts education and heritage conservation. With around 360 local Arts Societies in the UK, mainland Europe and the antipodes, its principal objective is the promotion and advancement of the aesthetic education of the public.
Members enjoy high quality and wide-ranging lectures, special events and volunteering activities; and included in the annual membership subscription is a free quarterly magazine, plus concessions from museums and galleries across the country. Other aims include the cultivation, appreciation and study of the arts, giving aid to the preservation of our national artistic heritage for the benefit of the public and, of course, The Arts Society provides members with enormous pleasure and fun!
YOUNG ARTS
The aim of Young Arts is to encourage youngsters to enjoy and participate in all aspects of the arts by inspiring them with a lasting enthusiasm for the arts and an awareness of our arts heritage and its conservation.
Young Arts 2024:
This year we sponsored the prizes for the annual School Art Competition at St Mark's Church, Tattenham Corner.The theme was Nature and the Environment. Prizes were awarded in two age categories.
Click here for details of this year's award
Click here for this year's prize winners
Click here for letter of thanks from Rev Des Williams
If any member is aware of an art-based project or activity in the locality that might benefit from and qualify for our annual Young Arts Grant, please contact the society.
The Arts Society encourages its Societies to provide Young Arts opportunities in two ways:
Young Arts Projects: an arts related activity for young people (usually a one off) funded wholly or partly by an Arts Society.
Young Arts Groups: these are affiliated to a local society; YA Groups organise regular arts related activities for their young members aged 8-18.
Our vision is equality of opportunity for all to learn through participation in the arts and it is rewarding to witness the pleasure and inspiration the children gain from such experiences.
(Updated October 2024)