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Ventnor Exchange

Ventnor Exchange is a creative arts hub founded in 2014 in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight combining a venue, record store and craft beer bar.

Throughout the year they present a diverse and exciting programme of new work, nurture emerging talent and host award winning festivals

Ventnor Exchange can be found at 11 Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1SW or by visiting their Website.

Pots of paint brushes on table with artworks in the background

4, January 2023·2 min read

Get involved in the co-production of a unique creative space with young people in Ventnor

£4,000 commission offered for artists to work with young people in Ventnor to create youth-friendly creative space in February and March

15, December 2022·1 min read

Head to Ventnor Exchange for a feel-good, arty-party experience with Ladypat and Boogaloo Stu

Make your very own piece of Queer Hearts artwork with Lady Pat and Boogaloo Stu this Sunday afternoon at Ventnor Exchange

Alys Scott-Hawkins, Jo Hummel and Jack Whitewood

12, December 2022·1 min read

Learn how to build a sustainable career in the creative sector at IW Creative Network event

Find out more and book your place at the IW Creative Network event being hosted at Ventnor Exchange

Colourful panels created by Liz Cooke and students from Cowes Enterprise College for the Creative Biosphere project

9, December 2022·1 min read

Five partnerships come together to showcase Isle of Wight’s Creative Biosphere (updated)

Funded by Arts Council England, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of five partnerships that came together to explore the Isle of Wight's biosphere in response to its UNESCO World Biosphere status

Ventnor Exchange exterior with blue walls

25, November 2022·1 min read

Join Ventnor Exchange as they celebrate their eighth birthday this weekend

There will be a whole day of fun and activities to join in with - or just pop in for free cake and tea to say Happy Birthday to the amazing team at Ventnor Exchange

4, November 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight creative organisations respond to news of successful Arts Council bids (update 2)

Representatives from five Isle of Wight Arts organisations, who received great news this morning about future funding from Arts Council England tell News OnTheWight what this will mean to them and their creative practices

4, November 2022·4 min read

Exclusive: Arts Council CEO explains why The Arts on the Isle of Wight wins massive funding boost

The Arts Council CEO details why five Isle of Wight arts organisations have won substantial funding over three years - putting the Island firmly on the country’s cultural map. It’s for all Islanders - The central message: “We are all creative”

Poster for the Rob Auton Crowd Show with illustration of his head surrounded by star ratings

13, October 2022·1 min read

Last few seats to see Rob Auton’s Crowd Show at Ventnor Exchange

Having caught Rob's show at Ventnor Fringe Festival this year, it was so good we're seeing it again, so can highly recommend it

Doug holding the mirror and the rest of the band in the reflection

30, September 2022·1 min read

Plastic Mermaids launch their second album, It’s Not Comfortable to Grow, to Five Star Review

The Isle of Wight band, best known for their outstanding live performances, have immediately picked up a Five Star Review for their second album

Ventnor Bicycle Film festival poster showing cyclist riding down the cascade with film reels for wheels

16, August 2022·2 min read

The Ventnor Bicycle Film Festival: Screenings, talk and book signing for cycling enthusiasts and film lovers

Taking place between 7th-11th September, The Ventnor Bicycle Film Festival features several cycling related screenings, as well as a talk and book signing

Jack Whitewood outside the Ventnor Exchange

24, July 2022·1 min read

Want to know about Ventnor Fringe Festival? Listen to this insightful interview with one of the co-directors

Son of the Island and BBC Radio Solent presenter, Tom Stroud, speaks to one of the co-directors of Ventnor Fringe Festival, Jack Whitewood

21, May 2022·2 min read

Island Storytellers all set for ‘A Summer of Stories’

The first event takers place this coming Tuesday at Ventnor Exchange. Check out details of where you can see the Island Storytellers over the next few months

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