The Arts Society

Who we are

The Arts Society is a leading arts education charity with a global network of local Societies which bring people together through a shared curiosity for the arts.

Our events provide welcoming places to hear expert lecturers share their specialist knowledge about the arts.

We preserve and contribute to our artistic heritage through volunteering and grants.

Our strength is our people, joined together by a passion for the arts, which can nourish and empower us all. Our work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.

Our culture and values

Our strength is our people, joined together by a passion for the arts, which can nourish and empower us all. Our work creates a better, healthier and more connected society.

The belief that the arts have the potential to enrich people's lives is at the heart of everything we do. We want to be the most inclusive and influential arts society

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

The Arts Society is committed to providing equal opportunities to anyone acting on behalf of The Arts Society and avoiding unlawful discrimination within the organisation, both centrally and at Member Society and individual level.

The recruitment and selection process is crucially important to any equal opportunities policy. We will endeavour to ensure that anyone acting on behalf of The Arts Society, making selection and recruitment decisions will not discriminate, whether consciously or unconsciously, in making these decisions. All applicants who apply for jobs with us will receive fair treatment and will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.