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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.

Pots of paint brushes on table with artworks in the background

4, January 2023·2 min read

Get involved in the co-production of a unique creative space with young people in Ventnor

£4,000 commission offered for artists to work with young people in Ventnor to create youth-friendly creative space in February and March

The outside of Aspire ryde from google maps

10, January 2023·3 min read

Aspire Ryde to benefit from ongoing fundraising and awareness campaigns as Red Funnel’s charity of the year

Independent Arts and RSPCA Isle of Wight Branch also receive support from Red Funnel as runners-up in charity selection process

12, January 2023·1 min read

Get a taste of the Indie Film Scene with Paul Windridge’s short film night

Paul Windridge hosts a short film night at Independent Arts, showcasing indie cinema, with pay-what-you-feel tickets supporting vulnerable Island residents through arts

Older women taking part in dance sense classes by stretching

16, January 2023·1 min read

Improve balance, boost confidence and reduce the risk of falls with DanceMakers and DanceSense

Independent Arts' popular DanceMakers and DanceSense programmes for health and happiness receive new funding for expansion in Newport and Sandown. Now open for registration

Brian Sharpe, Paul Armfield, JC and Kathy Grimshaw

26, January 2023·1 min read

In memory of Isle of Wight musician Pete Holden: Thousands raised for local arts charity

Friends and family of musician Pete Holden raise thousands for local charity Independent Arts in his memory through will gift, record sales, and songwriter showcase event

30, January 2023·2 min read

Creative call: £4,000 commission to work with young people to transform neglected and hidden spaces in Ryde

Supporting Young Minds programme invites creatives to apply for £4k commission to transform neglected spaces in Ryde with young people who will choose the artist at a Dragons' Den event

15, February 2023·2 min read

Discovering new passions: Musician and artist chosen by young creatives – Dragon’s Den style

Ventnor's young people will transform an empty shop into a creative space with musician Jess Ong, supported by Brave Island, Ventnor Exchange, Independent Arts and Artswork

17, February 2023·2 min read

Inspiring film premiere sparks conversations about young people’s experience living in the Bay

Young people from Sandown and Lake Youth Forum create powerful and thought-provoking film about living in the Bay area, tackling tough issues and celebrating the beauty of the Isle of Wight. Watch it here