An admissions ceremony is one of the most important in any Livery Company calendar as it is here, we get the first opportunity to welcome our new Liverymen and Freemen. As is our custom, new Freemen will give a short narrative about themselves and their connection to the decorative arts.

This event is open to all Arts Scholars and once the formal part of the evening has been concluded there will be a reception culminating at 9.00 pm.

The Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art holds a collection of Chinese ceramics and related items assembled by Percival David that are on permanent display in a dedicated gallery at the British Museum. It is feted as the most important single collection of Chinese ceramics outside China and Taiwan. We shall enjoy a tour of the gallery, curated by the Chairman of the Foundation and world-renown Chinese ceramics expert, Colin Sheaf.

Our Honorary Chaplain, The Revd Canon Roger Hall MBE, invites Arts Scholars and their guests to attend an Advent Carol Service on Sunday 1 December 2024 in the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula. This is a family service, and all are welcome.

The latest edition of an Arts Scholars tradition: the Friday Fish and Chips lunch at the City University Club. The lunch will include Fish and chips, a glass of wine, dessert of the day, coffee and chocolates and a staff gratuity.

Arts Scholars and their guests are invited to join a combined Clockmakers, Arts Scholars and Nurses Livery Companies Carol Service at St James Garlickhythe. This will be a traditional service of carols and lessons conducted by the Reverend Canon Anthony Howe with music from members of St James’s choir and organistt, Dr Andrew Shopy. The service will be followed by a reception in the church.

The Worshipful Company of Arts Scholars presents Holland & the Dutch Masters.