The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars presents a 2026 holiday in Copenhagen, with a visit to Denmark's renowned city, Rosenborg Castle, and a guided tour of the Museum of Modern Art. The itinerary includes a visit to Denmark's famous palaces, museums, and galleries, and a private boat tour to Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum.

The United Guilds' Service is held two Friday's before Good Friday at St Paul's Cathedral. Attended by the Lady Mayor, who will arrive with considerable ceremonial, and a distinguished preacher, the Cathedral is invariably packed to capacity. The procession of livery masters is limited to the Great 12, plus 12 others by rotation. However, all Masters and Wardens are expected to attend, fully badged and robed.

An optional lunch has is available.

You are warmly invited to an evening of friendly competition and good company at the Art Scholars' quiz night, The Cultured Mind.
Join us for a night where teams will test their knowledge across art, culture, music, heritage, science and sport – with a few general knowledge rounds to keep everyone on their toes.

This lecture will look at some of the key masterpieces of Cartier’s output, mainly from the first half of the 20th century and reflect on the workshops and designers who helped bring those creations to fruition.
Our lecturer, Sarah Duncan GG, has been a Fine Jewellery Specialist based in the London auction world for over 15 years.

The Master Arts Scholar, Deborah Charles, invites you to join her at the Company’s Annual Banquet, to be held at Merchant Taylors' Hall.

St Stephen Walbrook is Christopher Wren’s major city church built after the Great Fire of 1666 (1672-79). The high dome is based on Wren’s original design for St Paul’s (never executed). St Stephen Walbrook is considered as one of Wren’s finest church interiors.
The private members’ club, Walbrook Club, adjacent, was built in a Queen Anne style by property developer, Rudolph Palumbo in 1952, and is now run by his grandson, who will lead our tour of the Club. A classic English tea will be served in the Green Room to our group.

Join other Arts Scholars for an informal early evening social dinner. This event will provide the perfect opportunity to chat, network and simply have time to get to know one another during a relaxed evening.

At the birth of Indian Independence in 1947, a group of talented and determined artists set out to create a new art for a new country. They drew on ancient artistic traditions and the influences of Euro-American Modernism but most importantly they also embraced a radical view of how Indian art could speak to its audience.

In this online lecture, Georgina Bexon will explore how art in the subcontinent threw off the yoke of colonial influence to create modern masterpieces and a thriving global business.

Our Honorary Chaplain, The Revd Canon Roger Hall MBE, invites Arts Scholars and their guests to attend an Advent Carol Service on Sunday 30 November 2025 in the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula. This is a family service, and all are welcome.

You are cordially invited to join the Arts Scholars in welcoming new Freemen to the Company and witnessing others take the significant step of being clothed in the livery. This event is open to all Arts Scholars and offers an excellent occasion to introduce prospective members to the Company and enhance their understanding of its purpose and activities.

Following the conclusion of the formal proceedings, a reception will be held.