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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
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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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
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A study conducted by English National Opera’s Breath programme into the benefits of singing for those living with Long Covid showed a marked improvement in extent of breathlessness and also in general mental wellbeing for participants
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All are welcome to head into Independent Arts' creative hub in Newport this Saturday to see the Creative Biosphere Takeover by students of the Isle of Wight Education Federation
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Bruce will be helping the young people in Sandown and Lake use filmmaking skills to tell their stories. There's another £5k up for grabs in Newport
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Independent Arts will be opening up half the spaces in the sessions to those who have learning disabilities
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Save My Seat has been a wide-ranging project involving all age groups. You can hear the stories being acted out at Island Line stations this weekend
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The exhibition, which was curated by students from Carisbrooke College, remains open to the public until the end of September
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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
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Jacquie says she's "privileged to be involved with this amazing charity and honoured to serve as chair of trustees"
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The founder of Wight Proms has agreed to become an ambassador to help to raise the profile of Independent Arts over the next two years
