SOCIETIES

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Society Editor : Nicola Gauld.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Art Fund
The Arts & Crafts Society of New York
The Association of Art Historians
The Association of Historians of Nineteenth-Century Art
The British Association for Victorian Studies
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society
The Decorative Arts Society
The Design History Society
The European Architectural History Network
The Historians of British Art
The Irish Association of Art Historians
The Pre-Raphaelite Society
The Public Monuments and Sculpture Association
The Scottish Society for Art History

THE ART FUND

The Art Fund (formerly called the National Art Collections Fund) is an independent charity committed to saving art for everyone to enjoy. Since they began in 1903, they have helped to save over 860,000 works of art. Today, some 80,000 members fund their work. In return, they receive free or reduced-price admission to many museums and galleries in the UK. As an independent, membership-based charity which receives no funding from the government or the Lottery, The Art Fund is uniquely placed to speak out on behalf of museums and their visitors.

They do this by

· Campaigning for adequate and sustained funding for museums across the UK

· Lobbying for improved tax incentives to encourage individuals to sell or donate objects to museums

· Conducting research, stimulating debate and influencing policy

For more information and to subscribe to the e-newsletter follow the link.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF ART HISTORIANS

This UK Association was formed in 1974 to support and promote the study of art history. The association ‘represents the interests of those involved in all aspects of the discipline, including art, design, visual culture, architecture, film, photography, conservation and museum studies.’ Its publications, the June issue of Art History and August issue of The Art Book, are available now. For more information about these issues please follow the link above. The new issue of Bulletin was published in October. The AAH eBulletin does not appear to have been updated since October 2007.

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THE IRISH ASSOCIATION OF ART HISTORIANS

The IAAH is the representative association for art historians in Ireland and is responsible for the election of the Irish National Committee of the Comité International d'Histoire de l'Art (CIHA).

Since its foundation, the IAAH has maintained a programme of lectures, events, seminars and tours to significant sites in Ireland and abroad. The range of lecture subjects has been broad and varied. Visits are also arranged to important collections and exhibitions at home and abroad. Financial assistance is given from time to time for research, publications and restoration projects and the IAAH funds an essay prize for History of Art undergraduates.

Autumn 2008: News and events during 2008 have now been included on the website. Membership forms can be downloaded via the site.

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THE SCOTTISH SOCIETY FOR ART HISTORY

The SSAH was founded in 1984 to promote Art History in Scotland. It is open to everyone interested in art, from people with a general interest to specialist scholars, and from students to teachers, museum curators, collectors and dealers. The Society aims to be relevant to all fields of art, including applied art, architecture and design, as well as fine art. It also embraces the art of all periods and countries, though of course it has a strong commitment to Scottish art. The Society publishes both a Newsletter and an annual Journal, and Tables of Contents are available on the Society’s website (the latest Journal there being Vol. 12, 2007). THE OSCHOLARS on our Publications page will note articles covering our concerns that appear in the latter. The website was upgraded in Spring 2008.

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THE ARTS & CRAFTS SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

The Arts and Crafts Society of Central New York is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study of the Arts and Crafts Movement through a schedule of lectures, symposia, tours and other educational programs for the purpose of increasing awareness of this rich cultural heritage and stimulating interest in its preservation.

The Society's website maintains a number of fora dedicated to different aspects of Arts and Crafts, and its latest newsletter (Vol. 10 no 1, Spring 2008) can be downloaded as a .pdf.

The objectives are:

· To preserve, document, and understand the artifacts and ideals of the Arts & Crafts Movement.

· To accomplish these objectives, the society encourages study groups in such areas as architecture, ceramics, glass, furniture, books, and other topics.

· Support conferences, seminars, publications and exhibitions relating to the Arts & Crafts Movement.

· Sponsor research and publication of Arts and Crafts material.

· To work toward the establishment of an Arts & Crafts research center to serve as a place of study, exhibitions, meeting, and collection.

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THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR VICTORIAN STUDIES

The British Association for Victorian Studies (founded in 2000) is a multi-disciplinary organisation, dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge about the Victorian period. It has over 500 members, drawn from the academic community and the general public, in both the UK and abroad.

The summer newsletter is now online but this is accessible to members only. Membership forms can be downloaded via the link above.

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THE CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH SOCIETY

The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society is an independent, non-profit making charity, established in 1973 to promote and encourage awareness of the Scottish architect and designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The Society has over 1600 members across the world with active groups in Glasgow, Bath, London and the SE, North of England and Japan, and an associate group in Port Vendres. The Director is Stuart Robertson.

In 1999, the Society became owner and long-term custodian of the Mackintosh Church at Queen’s Cross. Membership of the Society provides a unique opportunity to support the only church built to Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s design.

The CRM Society, Queen’s Cross Church, 870 Garscube Road, Glasgow G20 7EL. Tel: :-(44) 0141-946-6600. FaxL44) 0141-945-2321. E-mail: @.

The website (click below) was recently redesigned and is extremely useful. Its News & Events section can be accessed directly at http://www.crmsociety.com/eventlist.aspx, and one can now subscribe to an e-newsletter.

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THE DECORATIVE ARTS SOCIETY

Founded in 1975, The Decorative Arts Society encourages the study and appreciation of the applied arts, architecture and interior design on an international basis throughout Europe and America from 1850 to the present. In its activities and publications the Society embraces all the different media – furniture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, textiles, jewellery and fashion as well as industrial design, stage and film design and the graphic arts. Membership is international and is open to all who are interested in any aspect of this vast field. No specialist knowledge is required. Existing members comprise collectors, dealers, libraries, museum curators, teachers, students, artists and designers, as well as those from other walks of life, all of whom wish to share their enthusiasm with others.

The DAS has an international reputation for its scholarship on the decorative arts which is disseminated world-wide through the annual journal, sent free of charge to all members. This illustrated publication contains authoritative articles based on original research usually collected around a particular theme or topic. With at least 100 pages and over 100 illustrations, many in colour, the Journal is of permanent scholarly value to both institutions and collectors. The current journal’s Table of Contents is published on the Society’s website.

There is a full cumulative index of past Journals, most of which are still available. Back numbers are available through Richard Dennis Publications, The Old Chapel, Shepton Beauchamp, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 OLE, England. Tel +44 (0) 1460240044@

For membership details contact The Membership Secretary, Decorative Arts Society, PO BOX 136, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 1TG, England. The Society maintains a website which can be reached by clicking its monogram.

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THE DESIGN HISTORY SOCIETY

Founded in 1977, the Design History Society works internationally to promote and support the study and understanding of design history. The Society undertakes a range of activities intended to encourage and support research and scholarship, to offer information and enable networking opportunities, as well as to foster both student participation and public recognition of the subject.

These activities include publications, conferences, events, lectures, special projects, and writing awards.

The Society encourages liberal and inclusive definitions of design history and its methods, approaches and resources. These definitions take in the function, form and materials of artefacts of the pre-industrial and industrial periods, up to and including the present day. These definitions also include artefacts' production, dissemination and consumption as well as their cultural, economic and social meanings.

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· THE EUROPEAN ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY NETWORK

The European Architectural History Network is the first step in the creation of a European Society for Architectural History that will support research and education by providing a public forum for the dissemination of knowledge on the history of architecture in Europe and among scholars of European architecture. To learn more, click

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THE FURNITURE HISTORY SOCIETY

1 Mercedes Cottages, St John's Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4EH, England. @

The small, and rather reticent, webpage that used to be at http://www.iserv.net/~plucas/fhsoc.htm no longer exists, and has been replaced by a much grander site (click below). Among the information given on its various pages we cite the following:

Furniture History, the journal of the Furniture History Society, is an extensively illustrated scholarly journal issued annually to members only. It is the only journal devoted to the history of furniture from all parts of the world and is internationally recognized as authoritative. Subjects range from the work of individual makers and designers to aspects of interior decoration, domestic economy and trade practice. Contributions have been made by the foremost scholars in the field. The Table of Contents for the 2007 issue is on line, but apart from an article on Moïse de Camondo, it covers an earlier period than our own.

From time to time, single issues devoted to individual subjects or notable articles published in special editions for sale to the public. One can use the link Special Publications for a list of available back issues.

The Furniture History Society’s illustrated Newsletter, published four times a year, comprises about 24 pages of notices of the Society’s activities, news items and short articles on current matters of interest, such as recent discoveries, research topics or museum acquisitions. The Newsletter also reports on past visits, lectures and study tours at home and abroad and includes numerous book reviews.

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THE HISTORIANS OF BRITISH ART

The Historians of British Art (HBA) was founded in Chicago in 1992. It is an affiliated society of the College Art Association (North America). The purpose of HBA is to foster communication and to promote the study and sharing of ideas among those engaged in any type of scholarship or other professional endeavour related to British art and architecture of every area and/or period. The membership of HBA is international in scope. HBA has affiliated sessions at the annual CAA conference, in addition to a separate business meeting. HBA also sponsors visits to area collections during the CAA meeting whenever possible.

The HBA Newsletter is published biannually, and a modest website is maintained at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio.

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THE ASSOCIATION OF HISTORIANS OF NINETEENTH-CENTURY ART

Founded in 1993, the Association of Historians of Nineteenth-Century Art currently has more than three hundred members. AHNCA's goal is to foster dialogue and communication among those who have a special interest in the field of nineteenth-century art and culture. Nineteenth-century art is broadly defined as all art that was produced between the American Revolution and the Paris International Exposition of 1900, regardless of geographic boundaries.

Current members in good standing receive two newsletters annually and a directory of association members. All memberships run from January to December of the calendar year in which you join or renew. The Association’s journal, Nineteenth Century Art Worldwide, published on-line, has long been featured in the Publications section of THE OSCHOLARS.

Twice a year the Association publishes a newsletter containing information about new books and exhibitions related to nineteenth-century art and activities of scholars in the field. We also carry exhibition and book reviews and articles about trends in the field as well as how-to articles about publishing and research.

Queries and submissions about the newsletter may be sent to: Laurie Dahlberg, AHNCA Newsletter Editor, Program in Art History Bard College, Campus Box 3000 Annandale, NY 12504 @.

Rachel Chatalbash is U.S. exhibitions editor @; Cheryl K. Snay is international exhibitions editor and museum news editor @; Leanne Zalewski is fellowships and grants editor @; Karen Leader is new books editor @; Elizabeth Mix is symposia and conferences editor @.

The Association’s website (last modified 29th August 2007) can be found by clicking the banner.

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THE PRE-RAPHAELITE SOCIETY

‘The Pre-Raphaelite Society is dedicated to the celebration of the mood and style of art which Ruskin recognised and preserved by his writings, and to the observation of its wide-ranging influence. In co-operation with societies of similar aims world-wide, it seeks to commemorate Pre-Raphaelite ideals by means of meetings, conferences, discussions, publications and correspondence, and to draw attention to significant scholastic work in this field. First and foremost, however, it is a society in which individuals can come together to enjoy the images and explore the personalities of the Pre-Raphaelites and their followers through the medium of fine art, the appreciation of good design and the excellence of the traditional arts.’ (Written for the Society by the late Anthony Hobson – author of J W Waterhouse.)

The Society organises a varied programme of lectures and visits to exhibitions and places of interest each year.

Membership enquiries: Michael Wollaston - 18 Floyd Grove, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7RP England; General enquiries: Barry Johnson - 37 Larchmere Drive, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8JB England

The Review of the PRS: First issued in the Spring of 1993, The Review has appeared three times a year (except in 1998, 2000 and 2003), when special issues on Burne-Jones, Ruskin and Millais each represented two numbers. Many of the issues are available for sale. Please contact for an order form. Tables of Contents of The Review of the PRS are published on the website, and are covered in our Publications section.

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THE PUBLIC MONUMENTS AND SCULPTURE ASSOCIATION

The PMSA was established in 1991 to further the cause of outdoor statues, sculpture and commemorative monuments nationwide. To achieve its aims – to raise public awareness, understanding and enjoyment of public art – the PMSA has undertaken a wide range of ambitious projects, described on its informative website (click the banner). The Sculpture Journal is published twice-yearly by Liverpool University Press. Launched in 1997, this is the foremost academic periodical on all aspects of sculpture (mainly in the Western tradition) from the post-medieval period to the present day.

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