The society funds a project each year – often in a school – aimed at introducing art in its widest sense to young people. Projects have included stained glass work and music for a children’s choir.
September 25, 2025
Young Persons Drawing Day with Nick Sharratt
This was Nick Sharratt's second visit to Gainsborough & District Arts Society, held at Trinity Arts Centre.
Nick delighted 180 local students with his Draw-A-Long sessions, learning how to draw animals.
Following this the students were able to show their work.
The picture below shows Nick with the team.
Left to Right
John (Nick's Business Manager)
Nick Sharratt
Caig Sanders (manager of Trinity Arts Centre)
Susan Hollingworth (TASGAD Young Arts Co-ordinator)
Church Trails
Church Trails are a recent addition to the range of activities undertaked by member societies of The Arts Society. They are intended to encourage young people and families to engage with a Church's or other similar location's history, architecture and furnishings by researching and designing a Church Trail for Children. This, through pictures, questions and quizzes encourages them to make a more detailed examination of the location.
House Trail
The Arts Society Gainsborough & District committee have put together a House Trail for the Old Rectory at Epworth along the same lines as a Church Trail. This important building was the home of the Wesley family and is of huge international significance.