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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.

Fox Rawding performing on RSD at Ventnor Exchange-

24, March 2023·1 min read

Last chance for young musicians: Apply now to perform live at Ventnor Exchange on Record Store Day

Young musicians can apply for a coveted live performance slot at Ventnor Exchange on RSD 2023 - but don't miss the deadline

8, March 2023·1 min read

Brave Island launches new monthly funding scheme for young creatives

If you know a young creative aged 14-25 pass this on to them and they could benefit from £100 towards their creative endeavours

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

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

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

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

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.

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

1, December 2021·1 min read

Brave Island Christmas Card Competition winner announced

15-year-old Sophie Corry is studying for her GCSEs but managed to create this winning design for the Brave Island Christmas Card competition - all proceeds will be going to the local foodbank

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

charlotte parr-burman christmas card for Brave Island picturing a sea eagle fluing above the island in the light of the St Catherine's lighthouse - with santa and his reindeer flying nearby

12, November 2021·1 min read

Brave Island launch their Christmas Card competition: £100 prize for winner

Last year £800 was raised for Ventnor's community foodbank through the sale of Brave Island Christmas Cards

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