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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.

(L-R) Independent Arts Chief Executive Lisa Gagliani MBE, Asda Community Champion Clare Jones, Independent Arts Fundraiser Ralph Ridler

1, September 2022·1 min read

Making Moves project a chance to get creative through the medium of dance

Independent Arts will be opening up half the spaces in the sessions to those who have learning disabilities

Doris and Peggy on Brading station

31, August 2022·1 min read

Stories about holidays in the Island’s heyday to family tales of days gone by acted out at Island Line stations this weekend

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

Montage of images from opening of exhibition

22, August 2022·2 min read

Public Engagement Day launched new Creative Biosphere exhibition at Independent Arts

The exhibition, which was curated by students from Carisbrooke College, remains open to the public until the end of September

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

Jacquie Heany

27, July 2022·2 min read

New Trustee for Isle of Wight arts for wellbeing charity

Jacquie says she's "privileged to be involved with this amazing charity and honoured to serve as chair of trustees"

Mike by cliff edge on Heartbeat of Our Nation video

14, June 2022·2 min read

Wight Proms founder becomes ambassador for Isle of Wight charity, Independent Arts

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

Mike playing the grand piano by cliff edge on Heartbeat of Our Nation video

30, May 2022·1 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight singer-songwriter, Mike Christie, releases Platinum Jubilee tribute

If you need something to brighten your morning, check out this new song by Mike Christie, created for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee with proceeds going to Independent Arts

Prince Edward laughing

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

The Earl and Countess of Wessex

23, May 2022·1 min read

Royal visit to the Isle of Wight by the Earl and Countess of Wessex

The royal couple will be making a variety of visits on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday

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

Old fashioned baby milk tin with old photo and teddy in the background -

28, April 2022·1 min read

Reminiscence Festival brings smiles and laughter for older Isle of Wight residents

This reminiscence work helps people to come together and socialise and to get to know each other better - people often find things from their pasts they share in common

Mill Town structure built by young carers

25, April 2022·1 min read

Latest Independent Arts exhibition explores the history of Newport Mills

This new exhibition on the history of Newport Mills combines traditional museum-style exhibits with artworks created by young people

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