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The Isle of Man Decorative and Fine Arts Society

The Isle of Man Decorative and Fine Arts Society has an active membership from all over the island.

It was started in 1997 by an enthusiastic group who laid the foundation for a successful and popular local society. We are part of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies (NADFAS) which was founded in 1968 and now has over 330 societies and 90,000 members worldwide.

As a member you will receive NADFAS Review, a national magazine printed quarterly and concessionary entry rates to some national heritage sites and museums.

Membership costs £45 per annum. (At present there is a waiting list to join )

Lectures

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Our annual programme runs from September to June, offering 10 lectures on a wide variety of arts related subjects. Lecturers are selected from the NADFAS directory of speakers and are chosen for their expertise and their ability to entertain and inform.

Lectures take place at the Manx Museum Lecture Theatre in Douglas, at 11.30 am on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.


Events

In addition to the monthly lectures we also:


Young Arts

imageThe encouragement of an early interest in the arts is an important aspect of NADFAS education. We welcome students and young people to our lectures without charge (subject to seat availability). The development of local Young Arts Projects has recently been launched with the introduction of Church Trails for children.

Next Lecture:

21st February 2012

Now you see it, now you don’t – the Art of Deception: Optical Illusion, Camouflage and Trompe L’Oeil

Speaker: Bertie Pearce

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Event News:

Thursday 8 March 2012

Special Event - Celebrate International Women's Day

Lecture and Lunch

'Women in Egypt': Dr. B.A. Watterson

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Tours:

28-29th June 2012

Summer Tour - Liverpool

Led by Elizabeth Newell

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