Welcome

We are the Dulwich branch of The Arts Society, formerly NADFAS, a leading arts education charity bringing together people with a curiosity for the arts and providing world-class lecturers. The belief that the arts have the potential to enrich peoples' lives is at the heart of everything we do.

Our speakers are selected from 380+ accredited lecturers in The Arts Society's Directory, all of whom go through a rigorous process to ensure a high level of subject expertise and presentation skills.

Our monthly lectures are held at 8pm October to July in the comfortable purpose-built lecture theatre in the Sixth Form Centre at James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS) in Green Dale, off East Dulwich Grove. There is no access from JAGS main school nor the Music Centre. To get to the Sixth Form Centre and its car park, look for the recessed wrought-iron gates just beyond JAGS Prep in Green Dale, around the corner from East Dulwich Grove. Press the button mounted on the stand on the driver's side and wait for the gates to open. Access is from 7.15pm.

If you are unable to attend in person, our lectures are available live on Zoom (but note, they are not recorded). Guests are welcome in person at JAGS or on Zoom by paying £10 per lecture. Pay at the door, no booking required; email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for online payment (see membership page for bank details; reference Zoom and the lecture date). Once paid, the Zoom link is sent.

Wine by the glass (£4.00 cash or card), water and nibbles (free) are available in the Sixth Form foyer before lectures. 

We arrange visits throughout the season - check the visits page. Friends and family welcome.

The Arts Society Greater London Area offers an eclectic range of study days in Central London encouraging deeper examination of arts-related subjects. These are open to everyone and costs are very reasonable.