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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.

26, November 2023·2 min read

Support older community members with Independent Arts’ Ageing Artfully campaign

Ageing Artfully campaign seeks support during the Big Give Christmas Challenge

8, March 2023·2 min read

Supporting Young Minds programme empowers young people to create art and make a positive difference in their community

Young people in Ryde have chosen the artist they want to work with in order to create public art highlighting environmental issues

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

27, October 2017·1 min read

The Poetry of Dementia: Latest Independent Arts exhibition

An exhibition of work is the result of a series of creative writing workshops carried out by Independent Arts in six residential care homes across the Island. Don't miss it.

12, June 2018·1 min read

Time and Tide exhibition showcases work produced by older people

An exhibition of work produced by older people at creative workshops run across the Isle of Wight, goes on display at Isle of Wight College until 9th August 2018.

19, March 2019·1 min read

Transformative care project positively changes lives of young and older Islanders

The 'Schoolroom in a Care Home' project by Independent Arts has already seen fantastic results that positively change the lives of young and older. Details within.

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

29, April 2019·2 min read

Vibrant art gallery and wellbeing hub for art-based projects launches

Independent Arts (IA) have transformed an empty space on Newport High Street creating a vibrant art gallery and a well-being hub for art-based projects that can benefit your mental and physical health.

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