Inspirational Island

Perhaps it’s the beautiful landscapes or the refreshing coastline, we’re not sure, but something on the Isle of Wight certainly inspires creativity in those who live here.

We have some wonderful artists living and working on the Island, exhibiting in galleries, from their studios or online. Find out more about them in this section.

Meet Lisa Ridgers at Hillside Bistro

Lisa Ridgers:

Learn more about the inspiration behind the work of this established and sought-after artist.

Saturday, 4th May, 2013 12:29pm

By Sally Perry

Island artists showcase their work in a free Arts Trail around Ventnor 18-21 April

Ceilia Wilkinson:

Even if you are not planning to come to one of the 40 plus great events on offer, you really should view the free Arts Trail exhibition.

Thursday, 18th April, 2013 3:22pm

By Gillian Jenner with one comment

Find out about the landscape art of Andy Goldsworthy tonight

Andy Goldsworthy work:

If you'd like to find out more about Andy Goldsworthy, don't miss this lecture tonight at Medina Theatre.

Thursday, 18th April, 2013 7:55am

By Sally Perry

Free Art Friday: Bags of Easter cheer at Puckpool Park

FAF Easter bags:

Will you be lucky enough to find some Free Art this Friday?

Friday, 29th March, 2013 10:29am

By Sally Perry with one comment

Free artist demonstrations at Ryde Exhibition this April

The Ryde Art Collective

Exhibition will be open to the public for nine days in April, with demonstrations over two weekends.

Tuesday, 26th March, 2013 9:00am

By Jenny Sprackling

Join Vidya for a eco-art at Frank James

Artwork by Vidya Wolton

All welcome to the family friendly eco-art workshop on Sunday at the former Frank James hospital in East Cowes.

Saturday, 23rd March, 2013 10:28am

By Sally Perry

Headfunk presents Transmission Live

Club night extravaganza marks the end of one exhibition and the opening of another.

Friday, 15th March, 2013 9:46am

By Georgia Iona Newman

Free Art Friday: Will you be the one to find the free art?

Happy hunting. Do let us know if you find any free art today.

Friday, 15th February, 2013 8:17am

By Sally Perry

Free Art Friday heads to East Cowes

Will you find the free art today?

Friday, 8th February, 2013 7:25am

By Anthony Joyce

Free Art Friday: Free art for you to take home

Will you be the first person to find this week's piece of free art, donated by Tony Trowbridge

Friday, 14th December, 2012 7:36am

By Sally Perry

Dyslexia Action ‘You don’t know what I’m capable of’ art appeal

Call for entries for art exhibition for those with learning disabilities

Monday, 10th December, 2012 9:23am

By Andreea Tudor

Free Art Friday: Not Dead Yet giveaway

Find out the location for this week's Free Art Friday from Not Dead Yet

Friday, 7th December, 2012 11:12am

By Sally Perry