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IW Creative Network

The IW Creative Network was launched on the Isle of Wight in February 2022.

Founded by Georgia Newman, with the support of Meeja and The Island Collection, the IW Creative Network brings artists, makers and creative professionals together and help develop their business and creative skills, consisting of people working in visual arts, sound production, carnival art, music, performance, literature and more.

See our archive of articles below relating to IW Creative Network.

Young people networking at the future works event

18, June 2024·2 min read

Future Works: A panel discussion and networking event for aspiring creatives

Connect and collaborate with industry leaders at creative careers event at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Alys Scott-Hawkins, Jo Hummel and Jack Whitewood

12, December 2022·1 min read

Learn how to build a sustainable career in the creative sector at IW Creative Network event

Find out more and book your place at the IW Creative Network event being hosted at Ventnor Exchange

Jamie Green at The Freshwater Five Rehearsals © Charlie Price

20, February 2023·2 min read

Exclusive Q&A with Jamie Green, alleged ringleader of biggest drug smuggle in British history

Deadman's production 'The Freshwater Five' brings podcast-inspired story of alleged drug smugglers to Quay Arts - hear from the alleged ringleader, Jamie Green in post-show Q&A

Question on poster about barriers creatives face on the Island with pots of pens and pencils

17, January 2022·4 min read

New creative development programme for Isle of Wight artists – IW Creative Network – launches next month

The programme will help Isle of Wight creatives to develop their practice and will offer Creative Zoom sessions, 1-2-1 creative business mentoring, photo shoots, portfolio sessions, away days, and much more. See all the details within

Students watching the stage at Future Works event at Strings Bar by David Rutherford

20, March 2024·3 min read

Future Works: The new networking hub for young creatives on the Isle of Wight

If you’re aged 16-30 and want to start a band but don’t know a drummer? Want to stage a play but don’t know any actors? Maybe you want to film a showreel, but don’t know a filmmaker? This event is for you

16, October 2024·1 min read

Future Works event: Where Isle of Wight’s young creatives connect and collaborate

Kickstart your creative career at Future Works networking event on Isle of Wight

13, October 2024·6 min read

Ian Boyd challenges the scope of creativity at inaugural Creative Industries Conference

Networking, innovation and sustainability at the heart of Isle of Wight Creative Network's first conference

7, December 2022·1 min read

The Wild Wight podcast: Discover amazing animal species on the Isle of Wight with Dad and his eight-year-old son

The idea for the podcast came about during Lockdown when Stuart and Rufus reconnected with nature. With some support from the IW Creative Network The Wild Wight podcast was born

14, February 2022·1 min read

Find out more about the Isle of Wight Creative Network’s Development Programme at free event

This free event is a chance to speak to the project manager for the new Isle of Wight Creative Network Development Programme to find out more and learn how to apply

Liam Patrick Harrison, (Right) Samuel Bossman - Standing in front of the infamous Galwad-y-Mor in Medina Yard

5, January 2023·1 min read

The Freshwater Five: Unique and thought-provoking production goes on South Coast and London tour

Inspired by a Guardian podcast about five Isle of Wight fishermen sentenced for conspiracy to import £53m of cocaine, Deadman Productions is touring their award-winning production of The Freshwater Five along the South Coast and to London

decorated bicyle next to brick wall with painting hanging on it

4, January 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight artists and creatives – Have a say in support for the sector through this quick survey

Isle of Wight creatives invited to complete survey for tailored 2024 support

Uni graduates throwing their mortar boards in the air

5, September 2023·2 min read

IW Creative Network: Helping 18-30 year olds thrive in the Arts

Unearth Isle of Wight's best-kept secret for aspiring creatives: IW Creative Network's latest opportunity

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