Meon Valley Arts Society

Welcome to the Meon Valley Arts Society. The aim of the Society is to provide an appreciation and study of the decorative and fine arts. We have eleven lectures a year on subjects such as architecture, furniture, music, ceramics, paintings and many other varied topics. Lectures take place on the second Tuesday of every month except August. In addition to the lectures several visits a year are arranged to historic houses, museums and galleries, theatres, concerts and other places of interest. We also organize two study days.

Lectures commence at 10:45am precisely at the Meon Hall, Meonstoke. Seats to be taken by 10:40am. Entry at 10:00am and coffee is served until 10:20am. Lectures normally finish by 12:00 noon. The Society cannot accept responsibility for members' personal belongings. The non-members' fee per lecture is £7.

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data/20260814.jpg Next lecture: Tuesday 14 July 2026 – AGM and Summer Lunch. Members only
Subject: Selfies, Self-Expression, Celebrity & the Victorian Carte de Visite
Speaker: MARK HILL
From the late 1850s to the 1870s photography suddenly enabled nearly everyone to have a self-portrait. Small portraits mounted on card were shot professionally and handed out like business cards. In this lecture, we look at the rise and fall of the fashion, learn how the cards were used, dating them from clothing and hairstyles.



data/20260702.jpg Next outing: Thursday 2 July 2026
Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Explore Queen Victoria’s wonderful residence with its dazzling interiors, art collections and extensive gardens. Guided tours, lunch and transport provided.

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