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Brave Island

Brave Island is a new dedicated platform for 14 to 25-year-olds on the Isle of Wight.

It was created by Ventnor Exchange in partnership with OnTheWight thanks to funding by Arts Council England and the Mike Howley Trust.

In these difficult times it will provide much needed opportunities, training and support, all made available for free.

Below are some of the articles featuring Brave Island.

6, November 2020·1 min read

Brave Island: Exciting new creative opportunities for 14 to 25-year-old Islanders

If you have children or grandchildren on the Isle of Wight who are aged 14-25 let them know about Brave Island

Montage of images including two lads with filming equipment, portrait of Pete Higgin and close up of a DJ spinning vinyl

18, January 2022·2 min read

Brave Island: New opportunities for young Islanders to experience working in the creative industries (updated)

The latest batch of opportunities includes a chat with a theatre maker, a chance to have your work exhibited, learn to DJ or produce music and find out more about writing, directing or producing films

Young Artist Award exhibition launch by Julian Winslow

16, March 2022·2 min read

Brave Island’s Young Artist Award winner announced: See the exhibition of entries at Ventnor Exchange

There was a great range of entries from young Isle of Wight artists aged 14 to 25-years-old. See the exhibition at Ventnor Exchange until 17th April 2022.

Jay Eatwell with piano reflection in sunglasses

20, April 2023·2 min read

Catch Jay from The Piano and other talented artists performing at Ventnor Exchange’s Record Store Day

Ventnor Exchange is set to host a day of music, vinyl releases, and a book signing event on Record Store Day this Saturday

19, November 2021·2 min read

Culture Recovery Fund continues to support Isle of Wight arts organisations

Ventnor Exchange and StoneCrabs Theatre have both been awarded funding from the Culture Recovery Fund

people looking at the Young Artist Award Exhibition

28, June 2023·1 min read

Discover tomorrow’s creatives: Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2023 Exhibition

Celebrate emerging talent at the Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2023

15, February 2023·2 min read

Discovering new passions: Musician and artist chosen by young creatives – Dragon’s Den style

Ventnor's young people will transform an empty shop into a creative space with musician Jess Ong, supported by Brave Island, Ventnor Exchange, Independent Arts and Artswork

12, June 2023·5 min read

Exciting new works expected from IW Creative Network’s 2023 bursary winners

IW Creative Network unveils bursary awardees, showcasing promising talent in Isle of Wight

Young person taking photo of another young person in reflection of sunglasses

7, July 2022·1 min read

Exciting opportunities for young people at Ventnor Fringe Festival thanks to Brave Island

There are lots of exciting opportunities for 14 to 25-year-olds at this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival thanks to Brave Island

Brave Island montage of images of young people doing creative things

20, January 2023·1 min read

Free opportunities for young creative minds every week on the Isle of Wight in 2023

Brave Island will offer free opportunities every week in 2023 for young people to get involved with. Find out more

Young people networking at the future works event

16, October 2024·1 min read

Future Works event: Where Isle of Wight’s young creatives connect and collaborate

Kickstart your creative career at Future Works networking event on Isle of Wight

Michelle Lott by Julian Winslow - Reuben Mowle with his drone and Rosie Drake Knight in her studio by Maria Bell

30, January 2024·2 min read

Future Works: A new networking hub for 16 to 30-year-old Isle of Wight creatives

Young creatives unite! Future Works offers networking and industry insight on the Isle of Wight

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