About Us

ADFAS, founded in 1994, is a flourishing society with a total membership of over 450 who come from all walks of life.

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As a constituent society of NADFAS (The National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies) ADFAS is one of more than 340 DFAS societies in the UK and Europe. We subscribe to its aims and objectives which are the advancement of arts education and appreciation and the preservation of our artistic heritage.

Abingdon is also one of over 20 local societies within the NADFAS South Mercia Area.

WHAT ARE ‘DECORATIVE AND FINE ARTS'?

Take a look at our lecture programme. It is not just about paintings! Our interests include architecture, ceramics, furniture, garden design, glass, jewellery, mosaics and sculpture, as well as their history and the lives of artists, craftsmen and patrons. We also recognise the role of music, theatre and literature.

WHAT DO WE DO?

  • Organise a programme of 11 lectures a year delivered by experts in their field.
  • Provide two Special Interest Days where members have the opportunity to learn in more depth about a specific topic.
  • Arrange visits to a variety of museums, galleries, houses and gardens. In addition there is an annual special interest holiday, usually alternating between the UK and abroad.
  • Support Young Arts through sponsorship of local children’s projects, including the Art Room.
  • Run a group of Heritage Volunteers and a Church Recorders group.

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