Richard Walters brings Songs from the Solent to Ryde this month
Music influenced by the Solent’s coastline, wildlife and communities is returning to the places where it all began this November, as Grammy-nominated…
Department
The vision for Department is to turn the former Elizabeth Pack department store into a three-storey creative hub in the heart of Ryde.
The £2.5m Arts Council England funded project is being led by Shademakers UK.
Below are articles featuring Department.
Common Place exhibition of Brighstone craft closes this Thursday
Common Place, an exhibition of handmade work from Brighstone, closes on Thursday
Ship of Hope: Giant ship and musical sirens to arrive in Ryde for free Cross Street event
Ryde's Cross Street hosts a free day of music, workshops and spectacle on Saturday 3rd October
Brevity brings arts writer Holly EJ Black to the Isle of Wight
Arts writer Holly EJ Black discusses her new printmaking book with Brevity founder at Ryde's Department venue
Puppetry festival brings world masks and marionettes to Department in Ryde
A global puppetry exhibition and workshop programme has arrived at Department in Ryde
Power Station documentary explores how friendships can be forged and communities enriched
The film is about how an atomised community can come together around a shared goal and collaborate to create a positive outcome for everyone
Ryde’s Department building earns national recognition in Architectural Journal feature
Architectural Journal praises Ryde's Department as a model for arts provision in the UK
Words by Candlelight returns to Ryde with spring-themed evening of poetry and storytelling
Lemon Jelly Press brings an evening of candlelit poetry and storytelling to Ryde
Re:Box showcases Liz Cooke’s vibrant festival flags at Ryde’s smallest art gallery
Re:Box celebrates local art with Liz Cooke’s stunning and sustainable flag designs
Join the Coat of Hopes pilgrimage during its five-week stay on the Isle of Wight
Islanders are encouraged to join the Coat of Hopes pilgrimage, celebrating community and sustainability
Celebrate LGBT+ History Month with Out On An Island at Department
Join StoneCrabs Theatre to celebrate LGBT+ History Month at Department with events in February
New ‘Headspace’ exhibition opens at Department in Ryde, showcasing costume headpieces
Discover transformation and storytelling through costume headpieces at the 'Headspace' exhibition in Ryde