22, March 2026·6 min read26 Isle of Wight community groups awarded microgrants as part of CAN YOU HEAR US? programmeCreative Island microgrants fund 26 Island groups with projects spanning arts, heritage and music
16, March 2026·2 min readFriends of Monkton Arts launches community membership schemeRyde's Monkton Arts has launched a £10-a-month membership to fund community projects
9, March 2026·3 min readYoung filmmakers redefine library experiences through Creative Island and Quay Arts partnershipCreative Island's project empowers young filmmakers, promoting libraries as valuable community resources
19, February 2026·2 min readFuture Creative Careers Week 2026: 2,000+ students helped to raise their creative ambitionsOver 80 workshops during Future Creative Careers Week inspired pupils across the Isle of Wight
7, February 2026·3 min read‘Can You Hear Us?’ art celebration to showcase creativity in Isle of Wight’s landscapesIsle of Wight National Landscape and Creative Island announces commissioned artists for 'Landed', celebrating local creativity and culture
1, February 2026·2 min readCelebrating local literary talent: Book now for 2026 Isle of Wight Writers JamboreeThe Isle of Wight Writers Jamboree offers a networking opportunity for all writers
31, January 2026·1 min readSandown’s Town of Culture bid takes centre stage at The Bays Town ConversationJoin local discussions at Boojum&Snark to shape community ambitions for The Bays
5, January 2026·1 min readCreative Island announces fully-funded Cultural Leadership Programme for emerging local leadersJoin the Cultural Leadership Programme or apply for micro-grants to support local creativity
9, December 2025·2 min readCreative Island announces funding opportunities for cultural projects on the Isle of WightMicro-grants and a leadership programme have been announced to support local cultural initiatives
17, November 2025·1 min readTake part in Stitch Department’s new community-led textile project: Heritage ThreadsStitch Department's Heritage Threads project combines local memories with traditional craft skills
6, November 2025·3 min readArtists sought for Isle of Wight public art commissions with £36,000 funding up for grabsIsle of Wight National Landscape launches art commissions to engage local communities creatively
3, November 2025·3 min readNational Heritage Lottery Fund supports six Isle of Wight projects showcasing local historySix Isle of Wight organisations receive funding to preserve and share local histories