Bradford on Avon Arts Association aims to encourage the enjoyment of all things artistic, especially fine and applied arts, sculpture, architecture and literature.
The Association also supports other local organisations.
Regular coach visits are organized to galleries, exhibitions and other places of interest.
A quarterly newsletter keeps members in touch with forthcoming events.
Forthcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Events List Navigation
Hanne Dahl – Cloth and design in Trowbridge’s Weaving Mills
Trowbridge has been known for producing high quality woven cloth from medieval times right up until the last weaving mill fell silent in 1982. In this talk Hanne will share some of her recent research, including how the mills worked with iconic fashion names like Mary Quant.
Find out more »Dr Allan Phillipson – Mary Shelley: Frankenstein at 200
Boris Karloff as 'the creature' (1931) This year marks the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. This illustrated talk traces the book's progress from ghost story to cultural icon. Along the way, we will consider the revised manuscript, the input of Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron, and the impact of the Romantic movement and the Gothic genre. The presentation will include excerpts from some of the 120 films that the book has inspired. Dr Phillipson lectures regularly on Shakespeare,…
Find out more »London
Book by date: 31 October (Booking opens for non-members of Arts Association on 14 September) Major London Exhibitions showing this November include... British Museum Ashurbanipal: King of the World, King of Assyria Tate Britain Turner Prize Show Edward Burne-Jones Dulwich Gallery Ribera – Art of Violence R.A. Klimt/ Schiele: Drawings from the Albertina Museum, Vienna (Or maybe grab the opportunity to have a wander around the exciting new extension to the Academy... free) National Gallery Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to…
Find out more »Tyntesfield (National Trust)
Book by 26 November (Booking opens for non members of Arts Association on 14 September) Christmas at Tyntesfield is something different. The Victorian Gothic building is decorated for the season and visitors are welcomed to join the festivities. No details as yet for this year but look on their website for last year's celebrations. Already it is getting booked up so a visit has been reserved as we do not want to miss out. Last year professional actors re-enacted a…
Find out more »