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.

Arts Scholars and their guests are invited to attend the installation ceremony of Master Elect, John Benjamin, as the nineteenth Master Arts Scholar.
The other officers to be installed are: Deborah Charles as Deputy Master, Sonya Zuckerman as Upper Warden, Mary Foster as Middle Warden and Anne Somers as Renter Warden.
Afterwards there will be a reception and dinner to celebrate this important occasion.

This exclusive half-day tour takes place at All Saints Church in Kingston upon Thames, where you will meet the artist behind the banners depicting seven Saxon kings, a project made possible by donors, including a 2025 grant from the Arts Scholars Trust.

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'

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.