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    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

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    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

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    A range of artworks on display

    Isle of Wight Open Studio: Seven artists, one address, endless inspiration

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    Robert Carter's painting in the window of Peer Studios

    Robert Carter brings new oil paintings to Ventnor for Isle of Wight Open Studios

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

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    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

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    Join the Lifeboat Lotto for your chance to win up to £5,000

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    Amy Jolliffe playing guitar in the studio

    Wessex Cancer Support brings community funday back to Ryde in May

    Head of King Arwald by Nigel George

    Last pagan king of Isle of Wight celebrated by Pagans on St Arwald’s Day

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    Guess the Party: Photo edition May 2026 Isle of Wight Council election game

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    Dog-friendly beaches on the Isle of Wight where you can walk all year round

    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

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    Isle of Wight e-scooter and bike share schemes set to continue until 2028

    education for all written on cardboard being held up at protest

    Isle of Wight families to protest against government SEND legal rights proposals

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    Nearly 30,000 Isle of Wight renters set to benefit as Renters’ Rights Act comes into force

    Man jumping off a car with audience standing around

    Ventnor Fringe returns for seventeenth year with 130 shows, new music venue and secret locations

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

    Children on stage performing Les Miserables

    Theatretrain Isle of Wight seeks young performers for Les Miserables

    two woman sat at a computer with one looking into the camera by alexey demidov

    Parents urged to extend Child Benefit before it stops automatically in August

    RNLI crew carry a dummy along the seafront

    Cowes RNLI invites public to 999 Emergency Services Day on the Parade this Saturday

    the front of county hall

    Reform UK predicted to win most Isle of Wight Council seats in May elections

    Nick and Sue (Evalyn’s parents) with Evalyn, Becky McGregor, Mountbatten CEO, teacher Paula Blackley

    Shalfleet pupil’s sunflower design to feature on 1,000 Walk the Wight medals

    charlie lovell-jones playing at iwso concert in jan 22

    Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra welcomes back violinist Charlie Lovell-Jones in May concert

    Tiger drinking water at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary

    Wildheart Animal Sanctuary marks 50 years and asks Isle of Wight community to share memories

    polling station sign by a park

    Ultimate candidate guide: Isle of Wight 2026 local election

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    Hale common road junction from google maps

    Pedestrian safety improvements planned for Hale Common

    road closed sign laying flat on the road

    Parish councillor reveals 37 road closures on single day as Isle of Wight frustration mounts

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    Independent review of highways PFI contract sought following Isle of Wight Council elections

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    Councillor calls for full committee review of Isle of Wight roadworks disruption

    Lane closed on start of Fairlee Road

    Visit Isle of Wight CEO warns roadworks crisis is causing measurable damage to Island businesses

    Dementia UK cheque presentation

    Dementia UK leaders visit Isle of Wight as Hovertravel backs Admiral Nurse fundraising

    car loading on to the floating bridge on the first day of service

    Letter: ‘Temu’ Floating Bridge 6 wastes £1 million a year of your council money

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    Councillor Price reassures residents over access during Fairlee Road roadworks

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    Councillor questions Fairlee Road diversion plan as two-week closure looms

    General highway maintenance signage

    Fairlee Road to close for two weeks from 20th April for utility works

    Ryde Pier Head train station canopy

    Asbestos canopy among works proposed for Ryde Pier Head station

    Karl Love with the hovercraft propellor

    Isle of Wight councillor shares story behind hovercraft propeller plan for East Cowes

    Paul Merton standing next to a steam train and coal pile with shovel in hand

    Paul Merton’s upcoming ‘Driving Amazing Trains’ series features the Isle of Wight

    Artist impression of the hovercraft propellor

    Hovercraft propeller from iconic SR-N4 could become East Cowes heritage landmark

    Environmental Services Manager, Jez Mew, with the gritting fleet

    Isle of Wight records mildest gritting winter in 13 years with just 22 runs made

    MMC Rope Access team hanging off Castle Rd Bridge in Wroxall

    Rope-access teams to survey hard-to-reach retaining walls in Ventnor this month

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Lisa Traxler

Lisa Traxler is a contemporary visual artist. Her works include acrylic and water based medium on canvas.

Lisa is an elected member of the Royal Watercolour Society and Royal Society of Sculptors. Her award winning art combines painting and 3d form within her practice.

Below are articles where Lisa Traxler is mentioned

binnel studios
30, August 2020·1 min read

Don’t miss Binnel Studios and The Bunker Gallery 2020 Summer Exhibition: Unlocked

This weekend brings with it a chance to meet nine of the most talented and highly-accomplished artists on the Isle of Wight, in this joint exhibition between Binnel Studios and their nearby neighbour, The Bunker Gallery
Lisa Traxler's sculpture, Time Traveller Voyager
24, August 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight artist wins Southampton City Art Gallery Open

Lisa's work fought off stiff competition and impressed the judges with its "strong and commanding presence"
Binnel Studios - Unlocked - samples of artists' work
31, July 2020·9 min read

Binnel Studios and The Bunker Gallery invite you to their 2020 Summer Exhibition: Unlocked

The August bank holiday weekend brings with it a chance to meet nine of the most talented and highly-accomplished artists on the Isle of Wight, in this joint exhibition between Binnel Studios and their nearby neighbour, The Bunker Gallery
Lisa Traxler with her sculpture
10, December 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight artist wins Jeff Lowe Sculpture Prize

The prize-giving took place in the packed Cello Factory in London. Pop in to see the works if you're near the area
The Bunker
7, November 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight Bunker features on TV screens this Sunday

The former Royal Air Force radar station, which has now been converted into a stunning home, will be featured on TV on Sunday night
12, July 2019·2 min read

Check out the feast of Isle of Wight artistic talent at Open Studios

Starting today! For ten days there's an opportunity to see inside the studios and workshops and meet artists and makers across the Island.
Lisa traxler's studio
2, July 2019·1 min read

Lisa Traxler invites you to her unique studio at The Bunker for Open Studios 2019

View new works and meet the Lisa Traxler in her unique WW2 Nissen Hut Studio to discover how she researches historic architecture and translates it into enamel and paper sculptures and relief collage paintings. For two dates only.
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5, October 2016·2 min read

‘Impressions of War’ brings whole host of events to Quay Arts

There are a whole host of different activities at Quay Arts in Newport in response to the upcoming Impressions of War exhibition, films, music, spoken word, not to mention the fascinating exhibition. Make sure you check it out.
lisa traxler
15, April 2016·1 min read

Last chance to see Lisa Traxler’s Cloud Collecting exhibition at Quay Arts

Don't miss your last chance to see this extraordinary work by Isle of Wight artist Lisa Traxler.
Art of Food
29, January 2016·1 min read

Wish Quay Arts a happy 40th at The Art of Food & live Art Auction

Quay Arts is now entirely self-financed. The Art of Food & live Art Auction charity event will help to raise much-needed funds to continue to support the amazing IW artistic talent.
Lincoln Miles by Julian Winslow and Steve Blamire
23, September 2015·1 min read

New Isle of Wight build on Grand Designs tonight

Architectural Designer, Lincoln Miles, returns to Grand Designs tonight, this time for his work on a new build house for Lisa and Bram Vis overlooking the Solent.
From Echo series, Nr. 5 (2015)
5, June 2015·1 min read

Five artists respond to Rookley Manor garden for weekend exhibition

The exhibition 'A garden at the foot of every tree' coincides with the National Garden Scheme opening for charity of the Rookley Manor garden in Rookley on 6-7 June 2015, 11am-4pm both days.
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