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Quay Arts

The terrace at Quay Arts Newport, Isle of Wight Quay Arts in Newport is the Isle of Wight’s main arts hub, hosting music, theatre, comedy and art events as well as a restaurant and arts and craft shop.

Providing four gallery spaces, a theatre, a newly refurbished bar, a popular restaurant and room for rental, it servers the artistic community on the Island, as well as those simply looking for space to hire.

Quay Arts can also accommodate weddings.

Wightlink Wight Mountain Cycle Racing Team and Keith Greenfield

17, May 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight sporting successes brought to life at celebratory event

The event was attended by a number of sports people, teams, arts organisations and charities, also supported by Wightlink and Southern Vectis.

24, February 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight Tattoo Convention 2022: Head to Quay Arts for something a little different

There are already eleven tattoo artists from across the country confirmed for the convention that takes place later this year. News OnTheWight shares the latest

people looking at the Young Artist Award Exhibition

16, August 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight Young Artist Award: Calling all young artists to submit your work

The Isle of Wight Young Artist Award returns, with submissions open until 24th September for all creative mediums

Community dance class with people of all ages dancing

6, November 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s Community Dance to host an intergenerational Dance Sharing event

Isle of Wight dancers, from teens to octogenarians, prepare for collaborative showcase

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.

Opening of the Brave Island Artist of the Year Award exhibition at Quay Arts - with people looking at the artworks

10, October 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight’s creative talent shine at Brave Island Young Artist Award exhibition (listen)

Visit Quay Arts to see the Brave Island Young Artist Award exhibition and listen to our chat here with the winner

Black corona typewriter on dark wooden desk top

9, February 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s literary talents gather for Local Author Book Fair

Meet Isle of Wight authors and discover new reads at Quay Arts Book Fair

15, July 2010·1 min read

Ivor Dembina and Peter Venner At Quay Tonight

Ivor Dembina and Peter Venner at Quay tonight

9, July 2010·1 min read

Ivor Dembina: Benefit Gig

Ivor Dembina brings his story to Quay Arts

30, June 2010·1 min read

IW TweetUp Returns

Tweet-up is on again, first meet tomorrow night at Quay Arts

9, July 2018·1 min read

Jack Barnes joins Ventnor Exchange as first creative apprentice

Could Jack Barnes, a recent graduate of Platform One Music College, possibly be the most punk person employed by the Isle of Wight council? He joins Ventnor Exchange and Quay Arts as their first creative apprentice as part of the Lift The Lid project.

Lisa Gagliani and Jan with the exhibition

10, April 2024·5 min read

Jan Frith’s Sewing Memories project: Where tradition meets digital art

Sewing meets technology in Jan Frith's engaging exhibition at Independent Arts - see it before 29th April

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