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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.

30, October 2018·1 min read

Photographers take a different look at their Quay Street surroundings

The photography project has been a great boost for the confidence and self-esteem of the Anxiety Cafe group. You can see their work at an exhibition being held at the Lord Louis Library until 30th November.

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

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

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

7, April 2017·1 min read

Share you Independent Arts memories for 30th anniversary

As part of their celebrations, Independent Arts are looking for people that the charity has worked with over the last thirty years.

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)

22, March 2016·1 min read

SingAbout Freshwater: Five years on and still going strong

The Singabout Sessions, run by charity Independent Arts, take place across the Isle of Wight. The Freshwater group have just celebrated their fifth birthday.

7, April 2021·2 min read

SingAbout Project celebrates two birthdays

The project promotes good lung health and a bit of escapism too

participants demonstrate the 'breathing machine' technique

17, November 2022·2 min read

Singing programme designed to help Long Covid patients with breathing difficulties

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

9, December 2022·1 min read

Sleepscapes and Seascapes exhibition tackles difficult issues facing young people post-pandemic

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

6, June 2023·2 min read

Steve Orchard and Paul Swain’s 35-mile fundraising walk for Independent Arts

Golf club members embark on a 35-mile trek, raising funds for Independent Arts

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

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