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Welcome to The Arts Society Epsom

The Arts Society Epsom meets monthly (except in August) for lectures on a broad and diverse range of topics.  Founded in 1989 as Epsom Decorative and Fine Arts Society, our members have been sharing a curiosity for the Arts for over 30 years.

Our lectures are given by experienced and highly qualified lecturers who are experts in their chosen field. A full description can be found in the 'Lectures' section.

To supplement the monthly lectures, Special Interest Days (SIDs) are arranged twice per year in which a topic is studied in greater depth. For more details about what these days consist of please see the 'About Us' section.  Information about individual SIDs can be found in the 'Special Interest' section.

The Society also organizes visits to art galleries, museums and places of historic and artistic interest in the UK and tours to overseas cultural centres. Find out more in our 'Visits/Tours' section.

The 'Volunteering' section describes our regular activities of promoting Young Arts, Church Recording and Heritage Volunteering.

The Society is a member of The Arts Society that was founded in 1968 as the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies. The Arts Society works to advance decorative and fine arts education and appreciation, alongside promoting the preservation of artistic heritage. It is a UK-based charity and supports a network of over 360 local societies across the country. In addition, it supports a number of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies in mainland Europe and Australasia.


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NEXT LECTURE AT EPSOM PLAYHOUSE

Wednesday 7 October 2026, 10.30 am

Joseph Wright of Derby - Casting a Light

Lecturer: Rosalind Whyte

Joseph Wright of Derby's work is notable for its exploration of light, including his paintings of candle-lit subjects and his series of views of the eruption of Vesuvius. His paintings capture a period of industrialisation, scientific experimentation and discovery that had a massive impact on the history of England. This lecture explores some of his preoccupations as an artist and as a key figure in the period known as the Age of Enlightenment.

Rosalind Whyte has a BA and MA from Goldsmith’s College, and an MA (distinction) from Birkbeck College. She is an experienced guide at Tate Britain, Tate Modern, the Royal Academy and Greenwich and lectures at Tate, to independent art societies and on cruises.

 

 

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Wednesday 07 October 2026
Lecture
Joseph Wright of Derby - Casting a Light

Rosalind Whyte
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Friday 09 October 2026
Visit
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Wednesday 21 October 2026
Special Event
The Mirror of Reality: Flemish Art from Van Eyck to Bruegel

Clare Ford-Wille
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