Quay Arts

Work by Year 6 pupils at Queensgate Primary Foundation

27, January 2020·1 min read

Young Islanders look to the future with ‘The Great Leap Forward’ exhibition

The Great Leap Forward is a celebration of the art commissions and call to explore the future of culture on the Island through the eyes of young people

Ian Whitmore speaking at the launch of Quay Arts Open 2019

5, December 2019·1 min read

Quay Arts announce winner of their Open 2019 Competition

Over 100 people gathered at the launch of Quay Arts OPEN 2019 exhibition to hear who had been selected for West Gallery solo show in 2021

20, November 2019·1 min read

Double exhibition opening at Isle of Wight’s Quay Arts Centre

All are invited to the twin exhibition launch event at Quay Arts, where works from 40 Island Artists will be on display plus artefacts from the Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society

3, October 2019·1 min read

Grace Petrie plays Quay Arts tonight, with support from Anna Oakes-Monger

Grace Petrie exploded on to the national protest scene in 2010 with the emotive anthem Farewell to Welfare, which captured the spirit of the new wave of dissent in austerity Britain.

25, September 2019·1 min read

Last call for Quay Arts Open exhibition entries

Emerging and established artists are invited to submit works in any medium for Quay Arts’ biennial OPEN Exhibition 2019 themed and titled: ‘A Life in Nature’.

23, September 2019·2 min read

Four fascinating art commissions showcased at Lift the Lid: A look inside

Guests were presented with four new art commissions. You can still see two of them on the Island.

13, September 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight’s Quay Arts to host ARTIST ROOMS: Vija Celmins

This exhibition focuses on a large body of meticulously crafted prints exploring the surface of the ocean, the vastness of the night sky, the darkness of deep space and the intricacies of a spider's web.

21, July 2019·2 min read

Podcast: Giles Clarke, award-winning photojournalist returns home to show his stunning work on the Isle of Wight

Ahead of his exhibition, talk and short film screening at Quay Arts in Newport, we sat down for an hour or so with award-winning reportage photographer, Giles Clarke. It was a fascinating conversation. Listen within.

23, June 2019·1 min read

The Sound of Isle of Wight Indie music on Spotify

If you're hankering after some Isle of Wight tunes, head to Spotify for the ultimate playlist of Isle of Wight independent music.

PLANK james jarvis and ged wells at quay arts 640

8, April 2019·3 min read

Don’t miss PLANK: Skateboarding-inspired exhibition by James Jarvis and Ged Wells

You have until the end of the month to pop over to Quay Arts in Newport to catch the latest exhibition by James Jarvis and Ged Wells. If you're a fan of skateboarding, PLANK is a must-see exhibition.

Drawing Dark Waters talk and workshop, Tower Bridge, 30.9.17 with Caroline Underwood and Liz Charsley for Totally Thames 2017

29, March 2019·3 min read

Quay Arts Open Exhibition winner presents new show

Caroline Underwood’s exhibition ‘Bearings’ opens in the West Gallery, Quay Arts on Saturday 27th April 2019, 6 – 8pm, all welcome.

27, March 2019·1 min read

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