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 14 October 2025Subject: Dame Laura Knight
Speaker: ROSALIND WHYTE
In 1936 Dame Laura Knight became the first woman to be elected a full member of the Royal Academy. She painted landscapes, portraits and seascapes, scenes from the circus, the ballet and the theatre. The only woman to be given Commissions in both World Wars she was also the only British artist to cover the Nuremberg Trials.
Next outing: Thursday 23 October 2025
London V&A
A guided tour of the Victoria and Albert Museum with Simon Whitehouse. Own transport.
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Next special interest day: Tuesday 18 November 2025Topic: Gilbert, Sullivan & the Savoy Tradition
Leader: IAN GLEDHILL