FROME
ART SOCIETY
Welcome to our website.
Frome Art Society is a friendly, inclusive group of people who are interested in making, enjoying and learning about art.
We welcome new members of all levels of experience and practice.
Why not join us?
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WINTER EXHIBITION 2025
Round Tower Gallery, Black Swan, Frome
Exhibition Dates
Thursday 27 November — Wednesday 10 December 2025
10:00 — 16:00Come and support local artists and perhaps take the opportunity to purchase some original and affordable art. These small works could make ideal Christmas presents!
Unframed work and artists’ cards are also available for sale.
Are you passionate about the arts and eager to contribute to our creative community? The Frome Art Society is run by a committee and is urgently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to join us.
Call for Volunteer
Committee Members
Committee Roles Available
We are looking for volunteers to fill a variety of roles (either individually or in pairs), including:
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Talks
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Social media
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Treasurer
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Publicity
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General Committee Members
Who Can Apply?
All members of the Art Society are welcome to express their interest. Whether you are an experienced organiser or simply keen to get involved, we encourage you to apply. No previous committee experience necessary – just a love of art and a willingness to contribute.
How to Express Interest
If you would like to join the committee or learn more about the available roles, please fill in the form below.
Please include a brief note about your interests and any relevant experience you have.
Alternatively, you can speak with a committee member at one of our events for more information.
Upcoming Events
Browse our events below and click the right arrow to see more.
For details, click the event image.
Only Frome Art Society members can enjoy all of the activities outlined above —
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CHAIR — Maureen Bond
chair@fromeartsociety.comTREASURER — Charles Cliff
treasurer@fromeartsociety.comMEMBERSHIP — Chris Galpin
membership@fromeartsociety.comWORKSHOPS — Maureen Bond and Lavina Mitchell
workshops@fromeartsociety.comTALKS AND DEMONSTRATIONS — Peter French
talks@fromeartsociety.comOUTDOOR PAINTING — David Scrutton
outdoorpainting@fromeartsociety.comEXHIBITIONS
exhibitions@fromeartsociety.comHON. SECRETARY — Averil Morrow
secretary@fromeartsociety.comNEWSLETTER — Ruth Burdett
newsletter@fromeartsociety.comWEBSITE — Hayley Cove
website@fromeartsociety.comFRIDAY ART CLUB
fridayartclub@fromeartsociety.comPUBLICITY
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PRIVACY INFORMATION STATEMENT
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act of 1998, the personal information collected by Frome Art Society (FAS) from its members is gathered and processed lawfully, stored securely, and not disclosed to third parties.
We take the protection of your data very seriously and ensure compliance with the eight essential principles of the Data Protection Act below, which says that data must:
Be processed fairly and lawfully
Be obtained only for specific, lawful purposes
Be adequate, relevant and not excessive
Be accurate and kept up-to-date
Not be held for any longer than necessary
Processed in accordance with the rights of data subjects
Be protected in appropriate ways
Not be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless that country or territory also ensures an adequate level of protection
The personal data we collect from each member includes a name, address, email address, and telephone number. We collect personal data when individuals join our society to provide the information and services requested as part of their membership.
We collect this data with members’ consent and do not, in any circumstances, pass this on to third parties without explicit permission unless required to do so by law. The FAS committee members access the data to pursue FAS business, such as sending out newsletters and membership renewal reminders, notices, newsletters and arts information of interest.
Files are encrypted and stored on a cloud platform for additional security.
We regularly review and, where necessary, update the data we hold and data collection processes.
Personal data will be deleted when an individual leaves FAS or requests the removal of their information.
All individuals whose personal data is held by FAS have the right to request information about what the company holds on them and the reasons for it. They can ask how to access this information, learn how to keep it updated and understand how FAS complies with its data protection obligations. This request is known as a Subject Access Request. Individuals should submit subject access requests to the Frome Art Society Membership by email: membership@fromeartsociety.com
We hope this statement reassures you as to the care we take of your data.
Yours faithfully
The FAS Chair and Committee