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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Next lecture: Tuesday 10 March 2026Subject: Making Sense of Portraits in Country Houses
Speaker: AMY LIM
Country houses are often full of historic portraits, but it is not always clear who the sitters are, why they are there, or why they mattered. Focusing on 17th and 18thC portraits, this lecture looks closely at clothes, poses and accessories, and how to decode them.
Next outing: Monday 27 April - 1 May 2026Glasgow and Edinburgh
Discover the art and architecture of Glasgow, from Mackintosh and the Glasgow Boys to the treasures of the Burrell Collection. Visit Dumfries House, Holyrood Palace and step on board the Royal Yacht Britannia!
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Next special interest day: Tuesday 24 March 2026Topic: Bankrolling the Renaissance
Leader: DOUGLAS SKEGGS