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Independent Arts

Independent Arts is an Isle of Wight charity founded in 1987, using the arts to improve wellbeing, quality of life and to reduce social isolation.

Supported by volunteers, fantastic practitioners and a small staff team in Newport, the charity engages with 1,700 people every month across the Island.

Below are articles in which Independent Arts is mentioned.

8, January 2019·1 min read

‘Art and Identity’ portrait exhibition of ‘outstanding quality’ ends cultural project

Time & Tide has paired local history and the arts to bring opportunities for older people to engage with cultural pursuits. All are welcome to the Private View this Friday.

26, May 2022·2 min read

‘Magical experience’ for Independent Arts as Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Creative Hub

See the photos from the Earl and Countess of Wessex's visit to Independent Arts Creative Hub in Newport on Tuesday

Singing for Breathing session taking place

4, November 2020·1 min read

‘Singing for Breathing’ sessions move online in wake of Coronavirus

Singing for Breathing aims to improve the quality of life, health and wellbeing of those diagnosed with a respiratory conditions

members of the Sandown and Lake Youth Forum at a recent meeting with Hampshire Police & Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission

5, August 2022·2 min read

£5,000 art commission up for grabs as part of exciting new Supporting Young Minds project

The young people have come up with a very exciting brief. The application deadline is 26th August so if you know someone who would be interested pass this on to them

27, February 2017·1 min read

£85,000 Arts Council boost for Isle of Wight Charity

The Celebrating Age grant will fund an exciting Island-wide programme of participatory arts to increase older people’s engagement with cultural organisations and address social isolation

Walking boots placed on black and white tiles next to stripped wooden door

9, May 2022·2 min read

70 Mile May: Free guided walks throughout May as part of Independent Arts annual fundraiser

Join other likeminded people on guided walks during May and help raise funds for this vital Isle of Wight charity

14, December 2022·1 min read

A night to celebrate Pete Holden, his legacy, Isle of Wight musicians and song writing

There are still some tickets available for this fantastic lineup of Isle of Wight musicians, playing live to raise money for Independent Arts in memory of Pete Holden

11, December 2019·1 min read

Are community arts activities lacking or thriving? Share your views in new consultation

The consultation will take place over the next 12 weeks and you'll be able to share your views through a variety of means

Boy on beach with St. T P Poem overlaid at side

11, February 2021·3 min read

Army of Isle of Wight school children creatively support older residents in care homes

Isle of Wight charity, Independent Arts, have been responsible for organising some brilliant activities over the last year to creatively bridge the gap between young and older. Read the details within