Arts Richmond is an independent charity with 100+ affiliated societies based in the borough of Richmond upon Thames. We represent the voluntary arts sector on the borough council's Arts Advisory Forum, and provide a wide variety of services and events aimed at promoting our local arts and cultural activity, including:
- Visual Arts and Photography - we promote the work of local artists and run exhibitions and competitions offering the opportunity to buy artwork at affordable prices
- Music - we promote the extensive programme of concerts organised by local concert societies, choral and other music groups, and run an annual Choral Workshop with eminent conductors.
- Drama - we promote the performances of local theatre companies and run the Swan Drama Awards, rewarding amateur talent in the borough, and a biennial New Plays Festival.
- Literature - we run events throughout the year including our Young Writers' Festival, as well as working alongside the Richmond upon Thames Literature Festival.
- Heritage and Museums - we promote the events and exhibitions taking place at the large number of historic venues and museums across the local area.
Benefits of Membership:
- A regular newsletter featuring events and exhibitions from Arts Richmond and our affiliates across the borough, plus volunteering opportunities in our thriving cultural scene.
- Exclusive Access to Showcoach outings - our monthly excursions to exhibitions, plays, musicals, operas, concerts and places of interest, with coaches from pick-up points across the borough.
- Join a community of arts enthusiasts, supporting local artists of all disciplines to thrive and access the best opportunities.
Our Membership runs from 1st April to 31st March each year.
Annual Membership Subscription (Individual): £20
Taster Membership Subscription (Individual): £10 (available from November each year)
You can purchase your individual membership online, or you can download the form and post this back to us.
For a list of our current affliliate subscription fees, please download the affiliate application form.
Recent Showcoadh trip to Northumberland