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. Members' Guests - Admission £5.

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data/20250708.jpg Next lecture: Tuesday 8 July 2025 - Members’ Party - members only, no guests permitted
Subject: Renaissance Marriage and Mythology
Speaker: HELEN OAKDEN
Taking one work from Venice, Florence and Rome, Helen will explore the extraordinary secrets of Renaissance marriage. Giorgion’s ‘Sleeping Venus’, Botticelli’s ‘Primavera’ and Raphael’s ‘Galatea’ show the differences between each city, their attitudes towards brides, ideals of love and even bizarre anatomical beliefs. The talk will uncover the politics, personalities - and sex.



data/20250703.png Next outing: Thursday 3 July 2025
Petworth House
A guided tour exploring their wonderful collection of the paintings by Joseph Turner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of his birth. Lunch and transport provided.
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