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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.

20, November 2020·2 min read

Major step forward for Independent Arts as new Creative Hub announced

The Creative Hub will feature exhibitions from Independent Arts community programmes across the Island, as well as opportunities to engage with arts for well being activities

Singing for Breathing session taking place

4, November 2020·1 min read

‘Singing for Breathing’ sessions move online in wake of Coronavirus

Singing for Breathing aims to improve the quality of life, health and wellbeing of those diagnosed with a respiratory conditions

David Lindsay and Brian Marriott Independent Arts Trustees

11, September 2020·2 min read

Two new Isle of Wight trustees for Independent Arts charity

David and Brian's combined skills and experience, as well as their knowledge of the Isle of Wight community, will be a real asset to Independent Arts

Jot Prizes - books and reusable coffee cup

11, September 2020·4 min read

Winners of Independent Arts Creative Writing Competition revealed

The judges said it was difficult to choose just one winner within each category, so don’t feel discouraged if it wasn't you.

Jack barnes, Jack Whitewood and Mhairi Macaulay

16, June 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight artists and organisations awarded a share of £161,000 emergency Covid-19 funding

The funding is designed to alleviate the immediate pressures faced by Isle of Wight artists, creative practitioners, arts organisations, museums over the summer. Details within

1, April 2020·1 min read

Independent Arts launch online sessions to continue support for Isle of Wight communities

Independent Arts will be running virtual Anxiety Cafe sessions via Zoom, and are planning to start virtual SingAbout next week and virtual DanceMakers sessions very soon

19, March 2020·2 min read

Get creative and share your story: Competition devised with the novice in mind

The competition aptly named ‘Jot’ aims to encourage anyone from the Isle of Wight, with a story in their head, to express it and enter.

6, March 2020·1 min read

Farewell Isle of Wight artist, ‘Pink Jen’, you’ll be greatly missed

Quay Arts paid tribute to their dear friend, Jeni Saunders, who passed away last weekend

Pupil from Island Free School working on artwork

25, February 2020·2 min read

Celebrate the Great Leap Day with free workshops, performances and fun for all ages

This Saturday there’ll be loads to see and do at the Great Leap Day event at Quay Arts to mark the end of the Lift the Lid project - so why not take the family for a great day out

13, February 2020·1 min read

Show your love for planet at Friday’s Isle of Wight Youth Strike say young campaigners

Youth Strike 4 Climate members are encouraging Islanders of all ages to join them tomorrow (Valentine’s Day) to show their love for the Isle of Wight (and planet)

29, January 2020·1 min read

Call to express your love for the Island (and planet) this Valentine’s Day with Isle of Wight Youth Strike 4 Climate

Youth Strike 4 Climate members are encouraging Islanders of all ages to join them on Valentine's Day to show their love for the Isle of Wight (and planet)

23, January 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre hosts yet another hugely successful Volunteer Fair

The most recent Volunteer Fair saw welcomed almost 300 members of the public, looking to find something that can help them make a difference to their community

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