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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.

sea eagles paintings on the wall of the quay arts cafe

30, October 2025·2 min read

Quay Arts exhibitions closing soon: explore local talent before the final days

Explore impressive local artwork at Quay Arts before exhibitions end this week

Mark Thompson on stage with all his scientific equipment

22, October 2025·1 min read

Spectacular Science Show promises explosive experiments and fun: Last tickets available now

Mark Thompson's Spectacular Science Show offers exciting experiments and entertainment this October

Megan presenting Luca Frankland his Isle of Wight Young Arts Award

10, October 2025·4 min read

Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2025 exhibition launches: Winners revealed

The winners have been revealed! However, all the work in the gallery is of outstanding quality and well worth the visit

8, October 2025·1 min read

Mark Thompson’s interactive science performance promises explosive experiments this half term

Mark Thompson's show has a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping surprises, and is expected to sell out quickly

Emma Critchley, Soundings, Installation views and performances at John Hansard Gallery, Southampton, 2025. Courtesy of the artist.. Performance photograph by Nosa Malcolm

2, October 2025·4 min read

Deep-sea mining and climate regulation highlighted in Soundings exhibition at Quay Arts

Soundings exhibition by Emma Critchley combines film, sound and live dance to explore ocean politics

17, September 2025·1 min read

Paul Jupp to host Q&A session following screening of ‘My Garden of a Thousand Bees’

Acclaimed documentary highlights urban bee life; free screening includes a Q&A session. Book now to secure your place

Two young women learning how to throw pottery on a potters wheel

16, September 2025·1 min read

Free opportunities available for Isle of Wight youth: apply to Brave Island now

If you know someone who is aged 14 to 25, make sure they know about Brave Island's free opportunities

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

10, September 2025·2 min read

Quay Arts to host Brave Island Young Artist Award exhibition showcasing local talent

Young artists have until 22nd September to enter the Isle of Wight Young Artist Award

Jashua's artwork alongside Zixiang's in the Qua Atys Gallery

10, September 2025·2 min read

Quay Arts announces winners of 2025 Biennial OPEN Exhibition ‘SOFT’ awards

Quay Arts celebrates artistic talent with 2025 OPEN Exhibition awards and future exhibitions

Joshua Raffell and Dave Smithers outside Quay Arts

8, September 2025·1 min read

Surreal ice cream van art piece highlights foodbank reliance during Moral Screams walk

Joshua Raffell and Dave Smithers invite public to join fundraising walk send-off

5, September 2025·1 min read

Quay Arts invites public to share memories for Harbouring Histories project

Quay Arts and Deadman Theatre are seeking memories of Newport Quayside at this September open day

Black and White photo of skier descending a snow laden mountainside

4, September 2025·1 min read

Quay Arts to host exhibition exploring freeride skiing through photography and film

Momentum showcases the artistry of freeride skiing through photography and a short film

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