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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.

Coburg councillors and Isle of Wight council officials visit John Constable's The Cornfield in Newport on Saturday 10th June 2023.

22, June 2023·2 min read

Newport revels in artistic wave: Constable’s ‘The Cornfield’ attracts 2,500 visitors

Constable's 'The Cornfield' draws thousands in Newport for National Gallery's Visit Tour

(L-R) Gary, Steve, Paul at the Creative Hub

30, June 2023·2 min read

Golfers triumph in charity trek across the Isle of Wight for Independent Arts

Steve Orchard and Paul Swain walk 35 miles, raising over £1400 for Independent Arts

Freshwater golfers, Bob Godden, Roger Thomas, Tim Deville and Mark Vallelly

8, September 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight golfers swing for charity, boosting Independent Arts’ mission

Freshwater Bay Golf Club's charity day hugely benefits Independent Arts, raising £1,850

People taking part in the Dance Makers session

12, September 2023·2 min read

Fighting social isolation: NFU Mutual backs dance projects for older Isle of Wight residents

NFU Mutual supports Independent Arts, enhancing older residents' wellbeing through The Arts

Georgina Moore and Hunter Davies

19, September 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight Book Awards kick-off with grand literary lunch in Cowes

Join Isle of Wight's grand literary lunch; celebrate top authors and support charity

Art in Care Homes exhibition

24, October 2023·2 min read

Isle of Wight care home residents showcase art inspired by Monet and Matisse

Independent Arts hosts an autumn exhibition, celebrating ageing through diverse art from care homes

Cowes SingAbout Participants

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

Newport Mental Health and Community Hub

15, January 2024·1 min read

Newport to welcome pioneering community mental health hub in Spring 2024

The new mental health hub in Newport aims to revolutionise Island healthcare services

paintings in the Infinite Skies exhibition

19, January 2024·2 min read

Constable inspires new exhibition at Independent Arts showcasing local creativity

Creative expressions under 'Infinite Skies' unite Isle of Wight's artistic community

new staff at independent arts

19, February 2024·2 min read

Arts and health charity pioneers on the Isle of Wight secure crucial grant funding

Creative Hub in Newport secures vital three-year funding for community arts

Lisa Gagliani and Jan with the exhibition

10, April 2024·5 min read

Jan Frith’s Sewing Memories project: Where tradition meets digital art

Sewing meets technology in Jan Frith's engaging exhibition at Independent Arts - see it before 29th April

Jan Frith's interactive sewing machine

26, April 2024·1 min read

Last chance to experience the Sewing Memories Tour at Independent Arts

Jan Frith's Sewing Memories Tour in Newport ends on Monday

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