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Isle of Wight Open Studios

For decades, Isle of Wight Open Studios has been a cornerstone of cultural exploration on the Island, allowing the public a rare glimpse into the creative processes of artists.

In 2024, Isle of Wight Open Studios launched as a Community Interest Company (CIC), with a dynamic team of creatives leading the way for the event to prosper well into the future.

Below are articles which mention Open Studios.

27, June 2024·2 min read

Sneak peek at Isle of Wight artist creations at Quay Arts showcase event

Isle of Wight Open Studios' upcoming showcase exhibition at Quay Arts celebrates local artists and raises awareness of the Open Studios event later in the year

11, July 2022·1 min read

Three artists invite you to their Beachside Studio for annual Open Studios

A potter, a photographer and a jeweller will be opening their Beachside Studio in Gurnard for ten days this month

22, July 2019·1 min read

Last chance to see inside Wendy Welsford’s Open Studio

Passionate about protecting the environment, much of Wendy's work is created using items she's collected from the coastline.

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.

11, July 2019·1 min read

Don’t miss the Green Street Studio Open Studio

Head to Sue Paraskeva’s Ryde workshop next week (15-19 July) where she'll be showcasing a selection of porcelain with new wood-fired stand-alone pieces, alongside hand knitted accessories and homeware by Abi Wheeler.

10, July 2019·1 min read

Visit Jools’ Jewels silver workshop at The Hayloft during 2019 Open Studios

Julia Bery will be showcasing her handmade, elegant and timeless, sterling silver jewellery at The Hayloft, a beautiful thatched venue in the grounds of Gillmans House in Brighstone.

4, July 2019·1 min read

Find out more about Letterpress Design’s work at Open Studios 2019

There will be demonstrations of some of the presses over both weekends, as well as limited edition prints, both for view and for sale, as well other letterpress ephemera.

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.

2, July 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight mosaic artist Helen Goodman heads to Quarr for Open Studios

Helen Goodman's mosaic work is heavily inspired by nature and her surroundings. See how she brings her work to life during this year's Open Studios.

12, July 2018·2 min read

Open Studios 2018: Don’t miss Creative Collective

The Creative Collective are five Isle of Wight artists who all bring a different style of craft to delight those visiting them. Meet the makers and see their work in the Seminar Room at Quay Arts.

1, July 2016·1 min read

Hospice celebrates talented artists during Open Studios

The artistic talents of volunteers, service users and patients are being celebrated as Earl Mountbatten Hospice takes part in this year’s Open Studios programme (Friday, 15 July – Monday, 25 July)

3, June 2014·1 min read

Island artist Jo Hummel Newell selected for Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

Congratulations to Jo who'll be flying the flag for the Isle of Wight after one of her works was selected to appear in the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition.

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