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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.

16, September 2016·1 min read

Young writers to launch new book on Isle of Wight Day

All are welcome to the official book launch of the Anonthology at Waterstones on Isle of Wight Day (Saturday 24th September) to celebrate the talent of local young writers and hear spoken word performances.

25, November 2016·2 min read

Wight Aid Foundation award £50,000 to local charities

The Wight Aid Foundation what's this? has granted £50,000 to local charities in their first round of grant applications.

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

7, April 2017·1 min read

Share you Independent Arts memories for 30th anniversary

As part of their celebrations, Independent Arts are looking for people that the charity has worked with over the last thirty years.

2, May 2017·1 min read

From St Lawrence to Somerset in aid of Independent Arts

David Waller will be running in eight stages from St Lawrence to Bath in Somerset, all in aid of Independent Arts, an Isle of Wight charity that's dedicated to improve the quality of life for people living on the Isle of Wight.

27, October 2017·1 min read

The Poetry of Dementia: Latest Independent Arts exhibition

An exhibition of work is the result of a series of creative writing workshops carried out by Independent Arts in six residential care homes across the Island. Don't miss it.

27, November 2017·1 min read

Independent Arts and Leonard Cheshire: A tale of two charities

This collaborative project has transformed the dining room at Isle of Wight Leonard Cheshire Disability home in Shanklin. It will be officially unveiled on Friday 1st December.

12, June 2018·1 min read

Time and Tide exhibition showcases work produced by older people

An exhibition of work produced by older people at creative workshops run across the Isle of Wight, goes on display at Isle of Wight College until 9th August 2018.

18, June 2018·2 min read

WightAID helps 64 charities in less than two years

With the support of Isle of Wight Businesses, WightAID has been able to help 64 charities in less than two years, with over £186,000 being granted.

Image: L-R Rod and Glen at the hall as Island Roads volunteers work in the background

1, August 2018·1 min read

More voluntary community work by Island Roads’ staff

The day’s volunteering by staff from Island Roads will bring benefits to the many people who use the Headquarters of 1st Newport Scout Group (The Old Guard).

17, October 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight charity shows MPs how The Arts can help wellbeing of older people

There has been a lot of talk in the media about loneliness recently and last week an Isle of Wight charity spoke to MPs about how access to The Arts can improve wellbeing and reduce loneliness.

30, October 2018·1 min read

Photographers take a different look at their Quay Street surroundings

The photography project has been a great boost for the confidence and self-esteem of the Anxiety Cafe group. You can see their work at an exhibition being held at the Lord Louis Library until 30th November.

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