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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
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.
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Supporting Young Minds programme invites creatives to apply for £4k commission to transform neglected spaces in Ryde with young people who will choose the artist at a Dragons' Den event
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Friends and family of musician Pete Holden raise thousands for local charity Independent Arts in his memory through will gift, record sales, and songwriter showcase event
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Independent Arts' popular DanceMakers and DanceSense programmes for health and happiness receive new funding for expansion in Newport and Sandown. Now open for registration
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Paul Windridge hosts a short film night at Independent Arts, showcasing indie cinema, with pay-what-you-feel tickets supporting vulnerable Island residents through arts
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Independent Arts and RSPCA Isle of Wight Branch also receive support from Red Funnel as runners-up in charity selection process
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£4,000 commission offered for artists to work with young people in Ventnor to create youth-friendly creative space in February and March
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Independent Arts charity holds festive events for wide range of participants, including recreation of Newport's Gilten Market and SingAbout Christmas concert
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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
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Arts for wellbeing charity, Independents Arts, showcases work of young people tackling post-pandemic issues on the Isle of Wight. See the outcome at new exhibition
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Funded by Arts Council England, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of five partnerships that came together to explore the Isle of Wight's biosphere in response to its UNESCO World Biosphere status
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In order to access the £3,000 Independent Arts have in the matching pot, they need to raise £3,000 in online donations in one week
