On Tuesday 14 May, THE ARTS SOCIETY WOKING’S talk will be “An Artist’s Best Friend. The Dog in Art”. Dogs are man’s most loyal friend. They are often used in art, as in life, to project our ambitions and anxieties. From the poignancy of Landseer, Queen Victoria’s favourite animal painter, to the dachshunds of Bonnard and Picasso, the xolos of Kahlo; the whippets of Freud and many more, speaker Alexandra Epps will explore how dogs have provided inspiration, solace and companionship for many artists. Talks start at 10.30am but doors open 9.45am for tea and coffee. The venue is Normandy Village Hall, Manor Fruit Farm, Glaziers Lane, Normandy, Guildford Surrey GU3 2DT. Members may bring a visitor, who may want to make a donation to the Society of £5. Visit www.wokingdfas.org.uk/talks-arts-society-woking-2024.htm.