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The Company of Arts Scholars is a company without Livery in the City of London. The Company of Arts Scholars is a Company without Livery in the City of London.

Membership is open to those engaged in the study, curation, collection and trade in antiques, antiquities and objects of decorative and applied art. It also welcomes those engaged in the many associated support businesses such as restoration and conservation, insurance, event organization, tax and legal advice, packing and shipping.

The Company is unique in bringing together such a range and depth of knowledge and expertise. The membership is united in a shared enjoyment of the past and a desire to encourage appreciation and knowledge of the decorative arts, now and in the future. As a result, meetings are not only convivial but always provoke a lively and productive exchange of views.

It is the Company’s aim to sustain and enhance the standing of those employed in this sector by recognizing past achievements and by fostering future excellence through scholarship.

These ends are furthered by the Company’s charitable funds which provide a number of educational awards as well as supporting publications, exhibitions and other projects.

The Company takes a wide view of the role of the decorative arts in the community, encouraging diversity and good citizenship.

Having been recognized as a Company without Livery in 2010, it is now the Company's aim to progress to full Livery status.

Contents [hide] 1 Masters 2 Trust Fund 3 4 5 References 6 External links

Masters[edit] 2004/05 The Rt Hon Lord Booke of Sutton Mandeville. CH. FSA 2005/06 Geoffery Bond OBE O.St j DL FSA 2006/07 Johnathan Horne O.St J FSA 2007/08 Dr Geoff Egan FSA 2008/09 Mark Bridge Esq 2009/10 Philippa Glanville. FSA 2010/11 Christopher Caxton Stevens. Esq 2011/12 Nicholas Somers. Esq

Company Awards[edit]

This is awarded annually to a person studying any aspect of the decorative arts at a UK university or institution of further education to enable him or her to travel in pursuit of their studies within the UK or abroad. The award is paid annually and is also available for students studying archaeology. The successful applicant will be expected to present a copy of his or her dissertation to the Company. The successful applicant will be expected to attend at the Company's expense, an event when the presentation of the award will be made

References[edit]

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External links[edit] Arts Sccholars'Company Website City of London Corporation: City livery companies

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