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Upcoming Events
The Company holds a full programme of events throughout the year for Liverymen and Freemen, including exclusive visits and tours of houses, collections and exhibitions relating to the arts and the City, with an annual Master's trip in the UK or abroad.
Installation Ceremony & Dinner
25 May 2023
Location:
Apothecaries' Hall, Black Friars Lane, London EC4V 6ER

Arts Scholars and their guests are invited to attend the installation ceremony of Master Elect, Graham Barker DL, as the sixteenth Master Arts Scholar. It will also be the first occasion at which the Company's new Apollo Mace will be processed. Commissioned by Graham and Joanna Barker, and designed by goldsmith Kevin Coates, it incorporates representations of Apollo, the Muses, and the Harmony of the Spheres, and is a wonder to behold!
Start time:
17:15
Duration:
4hrs 15mins
Members + guests
Eligibility:
A Midsummer Jazz evening to announce our Gala Auction
6 Jun 2023
Location:
National Theatre, Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PX

An evening to listen to some Midsummer evening jazz from Kenny Martin and the All Star Lots at The Deck at the National Theatre. The party will launch the Arts Scholars Gala Auction to be held in the Autumn. Tickets include drinks and canapés.
Start time:
17:30
Duration:
2hrs
Members + guests
Eligibility:
Down House - Home of Charles Darwin
21 Jun 2023
Location:
Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, Kent BR6 7JT

Down House, the historic home of the Darwin family, is a site of internationally important scientific significance. It was here that Charles Darwin undertook much of the research and experimentation that underpinned his scientific thinking, following his return after three years voyaging round the world on HMS Beagle. Much of what he saw then can still be seen and understood by visitors to Down House today.
The day will include a garden tour and a house tour. Lunch, which is not included, can be bought at the Down House café.
Start time:
10:15
Duration:
5hrs 45mins
Members + 1 guest
Eligibility:
Tour of Durham - the land of the Prince Bishops
20 Jul 2023
Location:
Durham