14 January 2026 at 15:00
Venue: Online
Welcome to this series of six lunch time art-based Meetings for Worship.
Each meeting features a QAN member presenting a short, prepared ministry relating to an art form or theme of their choice, which may include visual art or music, the spoken or written word, photography or film.
This week Tim Neal shares ministry.
3 February 2026 at 13:00 – 13:45
Venue: Online
Welcome to this series of six lunch time art-based Meetings for Worship.
Each meeting features a QAN member presenting a short, prepared ministry relating to an art form or theme of their choice, which may include visual art or music, the spoken or written word, photography or film.
This week Tim Neal shares ministry.
19 April 2026
Venue: Launde Abbey, Leicestershire
Music in faiths and religions around the world and will be from April 17th to 19th 2026 at Launde Abbey.
All Friends are welcome to offer ideas or join the planning group for this conference. Ideas for topics and speakers also welcome.
Please contact Peter Varney, Quaker Universalist Group Committee member at peterv@qug.org.uk.
For more information (opens in new window):
https://qug.org.uk/conference-2026-sound-and-spirit/
25 April 2026 at 10:00 – 16:30
Venue: Winchester Meeting House
On Saturday 25th April, from 10:30am until 4:30pm (with arrivals from 10:00am), Trustees of Quaker Arts Network will gather in person at Winchester Meeting House.
This annual moment in our calendar is dedicated to coming together in Friendship, sharing ideas and hopes for the year ahead, advancing on specific projects in small groups, and holding our second quarterly Trustee meeting to make key decisions in person.
If you are considering contributing to the Quaker Arts Network more actively this year, or are considering the role of Trustee, then we extend this invitation to you. Please email quakerartsuk@gmail.com to share more about your background and interest (a few lines will do). Travel expenses will be covered upon request.
10 May 2026
Venue: Maison Quaker
Photography Workshop with John Arnison: May 10 - 15, 2026
Join acclaimed Quaker photographer John Arnison in both day and night-time photography around the French countryside. John, who specializes in portraiture and night-time photography, taught at the Leeds Art College for twelve years. His work is featured in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, Cecil House, and Friends House in London. Walk with John to different locations surrounding Congénies as he shares photography principles and techniques.
The Cost: Facilitated Programme: 5 nights - 860Euros private / 715Euros shared accommodation, includes all meals, transport to local sites, accommodation.
For more information (opens in new window):
https://www.maison-quaker-congenies.org/images/events-2026/2026%20Photography%20Workshop%20with%20John%20Arnison.pdf
20 May 2026 at 18:30 – 20:00
Venue: Zoom
The AGM is a chance for us to agree with members our annual report and accounts, appoint or stand down Trustees for 2026, with our appreciation, and welcome contributions and questions from Members on all matters relating to our work in 2026 of in encouraging the use of the arts for Quaker spiritual nurture, witness and outreach. We have updated our calendar with this event. The zoom link will become available on the day, so please keep a note of this date in your calendars. See you there!