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The new artwork from Independent Arts will feature the silhouettes of local characters who have changed the face of Newport or change the world
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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There's so much to be gained from volunteering a little of your time. The Volunteer Centre can help you learn about the benefits and range of roles from over 30 IW organisations.
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The consultation will take place over the next 12 weeks and you'll be able to share your views through a variety of means
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150 people attended the conference which was the brainchild of a group of friends with caring responsibilities, some of them neurodivergent, lamenting the problems they faced accessing conferences on the mainland
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The former CEO of the Childhood Trust brings a wealth of experience to Independent Arts, including her time at the Bright Ideas Trust and from leading London’s largest independent Chamber of Commerce
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Building on 30 years of work, this new service will provide a local service to reach out to vulnerable individuals and help them feel less isolated, alone and marginalised
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Celebrating Age, is a major Isle of Wight exhibition that shines a light on the wealth of creative expression to be found in our later years
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Independent Arts will use ‘Space to Connect’ funding to hold a series of creative and accessible community consultations with stakeholders to evidence the case for a shared community space.
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Leading Isle of Wight social prescribing charity has received a grant from the Bupa UK Foundation to improve health and wellbeing for people in their middle years.
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The exhibition of work by children from Nine Acres Primary attracted over 400 visitors in just three weeks.
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Curator of the Museum called this a wonderful and laudable project, with thought-provoking images that clearly demonstrate that the creative journey is a life-long one.
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The latest exhibition at the People’s Pop-Up Gallery PPUG will show artwork created by ten residents of Newport Residential Care. Reconnections draws on themes of reconnecting with oneself, the community and to the environment.
