EXPLORE FARLEY’S HOUSE GALLERIES AND GARDENS, THE FORMER HOME OF LEE MILLER AND ROLAND PENROSE

Thursday June 11th, 2026 at Muddles Green, East Sussex

Farley’s House, the former home of photographer Lee Miller and artist Roland Penrose is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of 20th-century modern art figures. Visitors can experience the house, which also serves as a museum and archive, through guided tours. The house, transformed from a traditional farmhouse, became a hub for leading artists and intellectuals, with works by Picasso, Ernst, and others on display.

Details of the trip with Red Funnel ferry time and the days itinerary to be provided in 2026. Anticipate an 8am departure from E Cowes and approx. return 19:00. The cost for transportation and entry to the property is £80 for members and £85 for non members and guests.

Separately, Seven Sisters Café at Farley’s House can provide lunch for an additional cost. A La Carte and Set Menu choices to be provided in 2026.

Payment preferably by BACS: Account name: Arts Society IW Ref: Your Name/Farley’s Sort code: 30-97-21 Account No: 00591881 or by Sum Up card payment on lecture days Please send cheque and slip to: Sheila Lucas, Old Orchard, Steyne Road, Seaview PO34 5BH

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Thursday, 13th February 2025

Visit to the Brtish Museum SILK ROADS EXHIBITION

Camel caravans crossing desert dunes, merchants trading silks and spices at bazaars – these are the images that come to mind when we think of the Silk Roads; BUT the reality goes far beyond this. Rather than a single trade route from East to West, the Silk Roads were made up of overlapping networks linking communities across Asia, Africa and Europe; from East Asia to Britain; from Scandinavia to Madagascar. This major exhibition unravels how the journeys of people, objects and ideas that formed the Silk Roads shaped cultures and histories. This visually stunning exhibition focuses on a defining period in history, from about AD500 to 1000, with leaps in connectivity and the rise of universal religions that linked communities across continents. Cost per ticket will be £60 and this includes travel from the Island, on Island Coaches, ferry fare and entry to the British Museum. Closing date has to be Friday, 13th December, 2024. Please send cheque and slip to:

Sonja Iversen, 27 Holford Road, Wootton Bridge, IW PO33 4NL Phone: 07827 668144

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   There is a specially arranged exhibition at Petersfield museum until October 15th.  Peggy Guggenheim has agreed to lend her collection as the requet of a local Arts Society member.  This is not to be missed.  Easy enough to get a train to Petersfield from Portsmouth.  Committee members will be attending so you could contact one of them if you would like some company.