'Organises an annual programme of demonstrations, talks, drawing evenings and workshops ... Non-painters are welcome to join the Society as are those interested in pottery, sculpting or woodcraft.'

'The Contemporary Art Society membership programme offers various levels of engagement with contemporary art. It is devised for collectors, arts professionals, benefactors and enthusiasts throughout the UK who wish to support the organisation’s overall charitable aims ... Blood is our entry-point membership offering a programme of social events for those who are interested in developing their knowledge of contemporary art.'

'A dynamic network of individuals in the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions, with a shared interest in enjoying and supporting contemporary art.' ALERT This ‘Branch’ no longer seems formally to exist within the Society.

'Relax & Discuss the Arts, Over Coffee: Dundee Arts Cafe takes place from September to June on the first Tuesday of the month at 6 pm.'

Occasional talks.

'We have a full programme of events, including demonstrations, workshops, lectures, appraisals, which are open to all members and their guests ... We welcome people of all ages, practising artists of all abilities and those who just have an interest in the arts.'

'We meet every Monday at 7.30 pm ... The Club is for anyone with an interest in the creative arts, including painting, photography, decorative arts, literature and theatre: in fact, any creative activity.'

'Regular monthly meetings are held ... on the second Friday of each month.'

'Regular NDA meetings are free to members and are at 8 pm on the second Wednesday of each month ... Non-members are also welcome at a fee of £4.00. A buffet supper beforehand (usually at 7pm) is at a special member rate of £5.95.'

Occasional evening talks and related events.

'We meet ... on the second Monday of each month from 7.30 pm ... Membership is open to anyone interested in art.'

'From small beginnings – 14 visionary sculptors getting their heads together in 1994 – we are now a self-funding group around 250 strong, from emerging artists to well-known professionals, with a diverse range of styles and skills demonstrated regularly by members from all over the South of England and a number from much further afield.'

Organize the annual Roy Baker Memorial Lecture.

'Meetings are held normally at 7.30 on the third Wednesday in the month. Annual Subscription £25 and members pay £2 per meeting attended. Visitors £5. Under 18s £2' ALERT Unable to raise the Group’s Website at Review.

'Evening meetings are held ... on the first Thursday of each month, except January and August. These include talks, slide shows and demonstrations by practising artists and professionals in art and related fields ... Members number around 190 and come from a wide area of south Hampshire - they include some professional artists, but most are enthusiastic amateurs and art lovers.'

Formed in 1947 'to encourage the appreciation, understanding and practice of the visual arts for all within the local area and, as such, is open to anyone wishing to join ... Our weekly meetings include demonstrations and talks by professional artists, visiting lecturers and our own members ... Our aim is to inspire our members, whatever their ability, to make use of and improve their skills and, although we do not give organised lessons, beginners will find the more experienced members always willing to help’.