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Welcome to The Arts Society Romsey, whether you are an existing member or a member of the general public. 

We hope you will find the following pages interesting and informative.  If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us on info@theartssocietyromsey.org.uk

 

A Brief History of The Arts Society Romsey

The Arts Society Romsey was founded as The Romsey Decorative and Fine Arts Society (RDFAS) on 26 April 1982. It was the 134th society to join the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies, which now has over 300 Societies throughout the UK, in mainland Europe and New Zealand, as well as 35 Societies in Australia, affiliated to the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society (ADFAS), reaching a combined membership of over 98,000 worldwide. The parent society was renamed ‘The Arts Society’ in May 2017 and this society became The Arts Society Romsey the following June.

Click on the following links to find out more about The Arts Society Romsey:

What We Do

Our Constitution and Rules

The Committee

New Members and Membership Renewals

Our Lecture Programme

Where We Meet

Study Days (also known as Special Interest Days

Visits to local places of interest




LATEST NEWS

The 2026/27 season started on 1st September 2026.  Membership renewal forms have been despatched by email.  Please pay the annual subscription as soon as possible  Thank You.

The next monthly lecture on Tuesday, 3rd November 2026, is "Original and Poetic:" by Matthew Morgan

For full details click Here

A pupil from Romsey Abbey Church of England Primary School wins the public vote in the annual Art Bytes competition. 

For details click on the ,Whats On', then News, then scroll down to the entry on 8 July 2026.

Brief details of this season's lectures (Sept 2026 to July 2027) are now on the website.  Just click on the Lectures tab, and then on Future Lectures from the menu on the left.

Details of the Jean Bolton Study Days held at The Gurkha Museum, Winchester in October/November 2026 can be found by clicking Here.

Web site last updated: 08/10/26
Click here for a snap shot of all future events

WHAT'S COMING UP
Thursday 29 October 2026
Special Event
Jean Bolton Area Study Days 2026 - ART AND COLOUR
Various
25

Tuesday 03 November 2026
Lecture
Original and Poetic: Thomas Gainsborough's Morning Walk
Matthew Morgan
145

Tuesday 01 December 2026
Lecture
The Women who Conquered Comedy
Tyler Butterworth
138