Welcome to The Arts Society City Of Chichester web site

Whether you are already one of our 300 members or a visitor, we do hope you will find this site interesting, informative and easy to use.

We are one of over 350 societies throughout the UK and mainland Europe which opens up the world of art in all its forms, through inspiring monthly lectures, illustrated with state of the art images and delivered by experts.  The Assembly Rooms in the centre of the Cathedral City of Chichester provide a spacious and pleasing venue, where there is a warm welcome for members and visitors over a cup of coffee before each sixty minute lecture.  Whatever your particular interests, you cannot fail to be entertained and informed.  During the Covid-19 pandemic we became well used to organising online lectures and we will continue to offer our lecture progamme both live in the Assembly Rooms and streamed online.

There is also a programme of visits to stately homes, museums, exhibitions and places which reflect our cultural heritage where everything from coach travel and guides to refreshment stops is arranged with your comfort in mind.  There are also extended tours when you may visit a city or area over several days for a planned programme in the company of like minded travellers.

Twice a year a day of Special Interest or Study Day is arranged jointly with other societies. These days provide an opportunity to look at one subject, for example glass, watercolour painting, porcelain, in greater detail. 

For those who like a hands on approach there are groups to join involving Conservation and Restoration projects, Arts Volunteering and Church Recording.  Those who decide to explore these options often discover new interests which are not only fun but have the added bonus of being of great value to the wider community.

For wider interest, at the top of this page you will see a button marked "Web Links".  Here you will find links to a wide variety of galleries, museums, theatres and concert halls, as well as virtual tours of famous sites and a host of other information.