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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.

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12, June 2023·5 min read

Exciting new works expected from IW Creative Network’s 2023 bursary winners

IW Creative Network unveils bursary awardees, showcasing promising talent in Isle of Wight

Speaking at IW Creative Network launch event at Boojum & Snark, Sandown, IW, 2022 with OTW flash

27, February 2023·3 min read

IW Creative Network celebrates first anniversary and invites more creatives to join

Join the Isle of Wight Creative Network and access exclusive resources to grow your creative talent and business

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

Brave Island montage of images of young people doing creative things

20, January 2023·1 min read

Free opportunities for young creative minds every week on the Isle of Wight in 2023

Brave Island will offer free opportunities every week in 2023 for young people to get involved with. Find out more

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

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

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

4, November 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight creative organisations respond to news of successful Arts Council bids (update 2)

Representatives from five Isle of Wight Arts organisations, who received great news this morning about future funding from Arts Council England tell News OnTheWight what this will mean to them and their creative practices

Young Artist Award exhibition launch by Julian Winslow

16, March 2022·2 min read

Brave Island’s Young Artist Award winner announced: See the exhibition of entries at Ventnor Exchange

There was a great range of entries from young Isle of Wight artists aged 14 to 25-years-old. See the exhibition at Ventnor Exchange until 17th April 2022.

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

1, March 2022·4 min read

Isle of Wight Creative Network now launched and open for membership

The Isle of Wight Creative Network is now open for membership. But be quick, you only have until noon on 16th March to sign up to the programme

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

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

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