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An affiliation of local groups, organisations, and individuals involved in amateur and voluntary arts and crafts in and around Preston and South Ribble.
discover more festival 2026Our purpose is to promote the diversity of creative and cultural arts to a wide audience and encourage attendance and participation in local arts activities.PAA is led and administered entirely by passionate volunteers. We keep membership fees low as we do not want to preclude anyone from joining due to cost. The annual fee starts from just £10 per year and is open to everyone.
Download membership infomationCompiling, printing and distributing our newsletter three times a year, highlighting member activities and forthcoming events.
Organizing and producing the annual Preston Arts Festival, a vibrant showcase for member organisations and local talent.
Organizing and producing the annual Preston Arts Festival, a vibrant showcase for member organisations and local talent.
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Preston Art Society begin their new programme on 2nd September 2026 at St Margaret’s Church Hall in Ingol. We meet at 7.30pm until 9.30pm on the first and third Wednesday each month. Local professional artist, Norman Long, will be giving a talk and demonstration on the 7th October about still life oil painting. Everyone is welcome. The full Autumn programme can be viewed on our website