The Arts Society Stafford

CELEBRATING THE ARTS

The Arts Society Stafford , founded in 2002, is a friendly and growing society, led by an energetic committee. Members across a range of ages are attracted from quite some distance away, but naturally centre upon the town of Stafford itself. They have in common an interest in the Decorative and Fine Arts covering history, architecture, painting, sculpture, furniture, gardens, music, drama, costume, literature, etc.

The programme of lectures (monthly except for August and December) plus occasional Study Days offer members an enjoyable social occasion whilst simultaneously enhancing their existing knowledge. The committee also organises visits and other social occasions for members.

All societies affiliated to The Arts Society (TAS) subscribe to the same aims and objectives : the advancement of arts education and appreciation, and the preservation of our artistic heritage.

We are welcoming visitors at a nominal charge of £10.00, at the moment. Try us out. We now have room for more members.

AGM 2026 papers (click on each paper) - AGENDA, MINUTES 2025 AGM, PROPOSED AMENDMENTS to the CONSTITUTION, REPORTS 2025-2026, INCOME and EXPENDITURE 2025 2026

Lecture Programme April 2026 to March 2027 click here

LECTURE PROGRAMME APRIL 2025 TO MARCH 2026 download here.

Study Days can now be accessed via the 'Whats On' tab.

TASS APPLICATION FORM 2026 - 2027 download here

LATEST NEWS

The next Lecture Day, in the Gatehouse is

AGM followed by...

Lecture: "Pantomime - When the Fairy’s over Fifty."

Lecturer: Tyler Butterworth

A revealing look at professional pantomime from someone who was born into it. The bouquets and the brickbats, the famous names, the greatest Dames and the old routines.

Tuesday 17 November 2026

Date for your diary - Tuesday November 3rd 2026

Luncheon at the Moat House (by ticket)

Lecture - "Bottoms Up" - The story of Alcohol in Art -

Ian Swankie

BOOKING COMPLETE

BAYEUX TAPESTRY VISIT

Tue 9 Mar 2027 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM. British Museum, WC1B 3DG

Stafford Arts Society is offering an opportunity to visit the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition on Tuesday 9th March.

Tickets £36.50

This will be one of our "Bite Size" visits and you will need to make your own way to the museum. We have been allotted 30 tickets and the time slots are 3pm/3.10pm and 3.20pm.

TICKETS WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO STAFFORD ARTS SOCIETY MEMBERS AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS UNLESS THERE IS SOMEONE TO TAKE YOUR PLACE. IT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET YOURSELF TO THE MUSEUM AT YOUR ALLOTTED TIME; NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR MISSED VISITS.

MAXIMUM 2 TICKETS PER BOOKING.

Click here for full details

Please book through Ticket Tailor

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/staffordartssociety/2487367