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The Arts Society Sidmouth (TASS)

Enriching Lives through the Arts

Come and Join Us 

The Arts Society Sidmouth (TASS) is a friendly and welcoming community for people who share an interest in the arts, culture, and lifelong learning. Since 1990, we have produced, annually, an inspiring programme of lectures, events, and visits, providing opportunities to learn, connect, and enjoy the arts together at the Manor Pavilion. 

At the heart of our society is a strong sense of friendship and community. Our monthly lectures by Arts Society accredited speakers are an eclectic mix of the arts in the broadest sense. TASS organises biannual special interest days as well as visits, and social occasions, making membership both stimulating and enjoyable. As a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, we are also committed to supporting the arts locally and encouraging a wider appreciation of the important role creativity plays in community life. 

Meet us at the Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth, on the first Wednesday of the month (October to June) from 10.00am for coffee and a chat beforehand. The hour-long lectures begin at 10.40am. We welcome members, guests, and visitors alike, and we hope you will join us in celebrating the arts, sharing new experiences, and becoming part of our community. 

If you think you would like to join us or see further details, please click here. 


The Arts Society Sidmouth is a place to discover, to share ideas, and to celebrate the arts together 

More details on Safeguarding and GDPR are on our Joining page.

The Arts Society Sidmouth (TASS) is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, CIO number 1178703.


LATEST NEWS

Stitch a Fish Project - details here
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All related 2026 AGM documents are available here,  as one long file.
The Minutes of the meeting are available here.


VISITS:

Our Visits Team are putting together a coach trip to Athelhampton House and Gardens (www.athelhampton.com) for April 2027. The confirmed date and further information will be available on the website as well as in the next newsletter and pre-lectures slides.
 

In 2026 we held a visit to Ashley Court, where we were hosted by the energetic and enthusiastic young owners. With coffee on arrival, lunch from the garden produce and free time we were blessed by sunshine to rest or explore the grounds in the afternoon. We always welcome suggestions from members for sites of interest for us to consider in future.


 

 


Special Interest Day 19/11/26: Ian Swankie - World Class Art at the Tate.

Details and Booking on Study Days page.

Special Interest Day 18/03/27: The Romanovs: Tyrants and Martyrs of Imperial Russia.

Douglas Skeggs. Details to follow.


AGM 2025 Minutes available here.

Trustees Report and Accounts 2025 as submitted to Charity Commission available here.


Review of:   The Elgin Marbles -  by Stephen Kershaw

Click here


 


The forthcoming season's Lectures and Study Days are now listed on the appropriate pages.

The Arts Society's new online "Connected" site can be found here. 

A new page of art related links had been added to this site here. It is shared amongst many Arts Societies' sites and will be added to in future days.

The Constitution, updated with the amendments approved at the 2019 AGM, has been added to this site and it, along with the Safeguarding Policy which we have been asked by the Charity Commission to adopt, can be seen by clicking the appropriate wording above.





WHAT'S COMING UP

Wednesday 04 November 2026
Lecture
The Opera Singer Phenomenon – How Do They Make That Noise?

Tim Mirfin
147

Thursday 19 November 2026
Special Event
World Class Art at the Tate

Ian Swankie
38

Wednesday 02 December 2026
Lecture
A Photographic Odyssey – Shackleton’s Endurance Expedition Captured on Camera

Mark Cottle
148