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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.

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

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

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

Illustration of the Island with the words '70 mile May' laid on top

20, April 2022·2 min read

Challenge to walk 70 miles in May for arts for wellbeing charity Independent Arts

The challenge is to head outdoors and walk 70 miles through the month of May – that’s the equivalent of walking all the Isle of Wight's coastal paths

Independent Arts new trustees Josie Pook, Graham Barnetson, Jacquie Heany

14, March 2022·3 min read

Independent Arts welcomes three new Trustees

These three new Trustees bring a wealth of experience from across a variety of sectors that will hugely benefit this Isle of Wight charity

Carisbrooke College students working with Trudie Wilson for the First Marks exhibition

31, January 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight students’ artwork explores our UNESCO Biosphere status (updated)

The exhibition is part of the Island-wide Creative Biosphere project, and on display in Central Newport until 7th February 2022

29, November 2021·1 min read

Join the creative heritage workshop and make your own geese for the Newport Goose Fayre

Make your geese at the workshop on Saturday for the following Saturday's Goose Fayre in Newport

24, November 2021·2 min read

Take part in the Big Give Campaign to see your donation doubled

There’s an opportunity to attend a coffee, cake and fundraising morning at the Creative Hub, as well as an intimate live music event with Paul Armfield headlining

10, November 2021·1 min read

Funding boost welcomed by ‘arts for wellbeing’ Creative Hub

The extra funding means Independent Arts can add an afternoon session to their Monday Creative Cafe

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