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 11 November 2025Subject: Making Sport: Jane Austen and the Art of Satire.
Speaker: ANNALIE TALENT
Jane Austen was a gifted social satirist. Throughout her work she delights in lampooning human folly and vanity. Inspired by satirical writings of the 18thC how much was she influenced by the satirical art of her day? This lecture explores links between the visual image and the written word drawing on a range of contemporary prints.
Next outing: Thursday 23 October 2025
London V&A
A guided tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum with Simon Whitehouse. Own transport.
For more details click here.
Next special interest day: Tuesday 18 November 2025Topic: Gilbert, Sullivan & the Savoy Tradition
Leader: IAN GLEDHILL