top of page

Events  /  Past Events

Past Events

The Events Committee arranges the majority of the Company’s social events and is always keen to receive suggestions from Liverymen and Freemen. Events the Arts Scholars have run in the past are listed below, with the most recent event shown first.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
2026 Holiday: Wonderful Wonderful Copenhagen

19 Oct 2026

Location:

Copenhagen

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.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
The Eva Weininger Anthology: "Unearthing the Past: Conversations in Archaeology"

30 Apr 2026

Location:

Pewterers' Hall, Oat Lane, London EC2V 7DE

The Eva Weininger Anthology 2026 features three company members and showcases some of their interests and achievements.
- Michael Lewis: 'The Chew Valley Hoard'
- Professor Ken Dark: 'Finding 'Jesus' House' in Nazareth'
- Professor Simon Underdown: 'Riddles in the Sand'

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
Medieval Wine Tour, City of London

14 Apr 2026

Location:

Walking tour - commences at Guildhall

Join our guide, Dr Matthew Green, for a journey through the medieval world from the crumbling Roman walls to Cheapside and the Vintry, the wine-importing (and growing) district where Chaucer’s father lived and beyond to the ancient port at Queenhithe. We will finish with Malmsey wine overlooking the Thames, taking in the full panorama of medieval London. Learn how so much of the City’s wealth was fuelled by ‘liquid gold’: a bewildering array of wines from all over Europe.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
Hacking, Phishing and Scams – How to Foil and How to Fix

1 Apr 2026

Location:

Zoom

The Communications Committee invite you to join an easy-to-understand presentation by cyber security specialists from the Information Technologists Company

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
Members' Social Dinner

30 Mar 2026

Location:

The Glean, 15 Black Friars Lane, EC4V 6ER

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.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
Admissions, Clothing & Prospective Members Evening

25 Mar 2026

Location:

Main Dining Room, Guildhall, Gresham Street, EC2Y 7HH

An admissions ceremony is one of the most important in any Livery Company calendar as it is here that we get the first opportunity to welcome our new Liverymen and Freemen. As is our custom, after declaring an Oath of Allegiance and signing the register, new Freemen will give a short narrative about themselves and their connection to the decorative arts.

This event is open to all Arts Scholars and is the perfect opportunity to invite prospective joiners to come along and get a greater understanding of what the Company is about. A reception follows the formal part of the evening.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
United Guilds Service 2026

20 Mar 2026

Location:

St Paul's Cathedral

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.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
Pocket Lunch

10 Mar 2026

Location:

Guildhall Club, Guildhall, Gresham Street, EC2Y 7HH

The Pocket Lunch is the annual event at which members enjoy a convivial lunch and bring along a small work of art for circulation and discussion with their fellow diners. This is a perfect opportunity to meet other Arts Scholars in a relaxed and informal manner. Reception followed by lunch.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
The Cultured Mind - The Arts Scholars’ Quiz Night

2 Mar 2026

Location:

Balls Brothers, Minster Court, Minster Pavement, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7PP

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.

2021-06-10_HighgateCemetery.jpg
Cartier: Workshops & Wonders

18 Feb 2026

Location:

Online (Zoom)

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.

bottom of page