FAQ’s

If your question is not covered in the list below please contact us here
Scroll past the FAQs to see Terms and Conditions for current offers.

Do I have to be a member of a society to see a lecture?

Anyone who is interested in a particular lecture topic may attend as a Visitor. Bookings are essential so please contact your nearest society to make your Booking.  Some societies limit the number of times a Visitor may attend in one calendar year. Find more about Lecture Bookings from your nearest Society

How much does it cost to join a society?

Every society has a different Annual Membership Fee. Please contact your nearest society for further information -> Societies 

How do I find out what, where and when lectures are happening?

ArtsNational Societies across Australia have a huge range of monthly lecture topics. You can find their Annual Programs listed here -> Societies 

Where do the lecturers come from?

Most of our lecturers come from the UK, with others from the USA, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. They are all experts in their field, offer very engaging talks, and provide the opportunity to meet and chat to them after the lecture -> Lectures 

Do I have to be an artist to join an ArtsNational society?

Absolutely not! All our members have a wide range of interests and only a few may be ‘artists’. Most are passionate about learning new things and interested in travel, art history, architecture, photography, music, ballet, sculpture, opera, collecting, theatre, and meeting like-minded people -> Societies 

Does ArtsNational engage in Philanthropy?

ArtsNational are integral in supporting the arts, and individual artists across the country both at a national and local level. ArtsNational support a variety of conservation and philanthropic endeavours. These include:
The Patricia Robertson Fund. Click Here for More Information
Young Arts Projects. Click Here for More Information
ArtsNational Philanthropic Fund. Click Here for More Information 

I LIKE TO TRAVEL AROUND AUSTRALIA CAN I VISIT OTHER SOCIETY LECTURES?

Members are always welcome at any ArtsNational Society across Australia. It’s a wonderful way to meet new friends, add interest to you holiday and hear a wider range of lectures. All dates and lecture topics are available on each Society webpage -> Societies 

THERE ISN’T AN ARTSNATIONAL SOCIETY NEAR ME AND MY FRIENDS WOULD BE
INTERESTED IN JOINING TOO. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

New societies are opening on a regular basis. Please contact newsocieties@artsnational.au to learn about setting up one near you. You will be supported through the process by the Association of ArtsNational – and make many new friends and have a lot of fun along the way!

Terms and Conditions

New Membership Cashback Offer

How to claim your $20 cashback:
  • Join any ArtsNational Society as a new member (with an annual membership) in Australia before 31 May, 2025.
  • Send your new membership details (including society name, date joined and amount paid) to info@artsnational.au with email title “New Membership Cashback Claim”
  • Be sure to include your contact details including full name, suburb and post code, phone number and email address.
  • For ABF Members please include your ABF Club name.
  • For AGNSW Members, please include your AGNSW membership number.
  • Once your new membership has been verified with the society, we will contact you to organise payment of your cashback directly to your chosen bank account.
  • Should you have any questions, please contact info@artsnational.au
Terms and Conditions
  • Cashback only available for new annual ArtsNational memberships.
  • Existing or renewing members are ineligible.
  • Cashback is not available on casual/visitor or guest passes.
  • Cashback is only available for a new full-priced annual membership. This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other special offer.
  • This special offer is only available to ABF and AGNSW members and guests who join ArtsNational as a new, paying annual member.
  • For ABF – Offer not available for any memberships purchased before February 9, 2025.
  • For AGNSW – Offer not available for any memberships purchased before March 10, 2025.
  • NB: Cashback claims are to be made directly to the National Association and emailed as detailed above.
  • This offer is only available to members of the Australian Bridge Federation (ABF) or the Art Gallery of NSW (AGNSW).