The Académie des Sciences Lettres et Arts d'Amiens, founded in 1750 by letters patent of King Louis XV, has 36 full members, honorary members and associate-corresponding members in unlimited numbers. Its purpose is to promote and promote culture.
Since 1830 - under the title «Memoirs» - the Academy publishes the texts of the communications delivered during its monthly private sessions.
Some of its sessions are open to the public (that of January and solemn receptions of new academicians).
The Academy organizes competitions (in music, painting, sculpture, photography, literature), exhibitions and symposia: the next one, on the theme of «Masks», will be held on October 13, 2022 at the Institut Faire Faces. It will be accompanied by an exhibition of theatre masks (from 13/10 to 3/11/2022).