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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.

21, February 2011·1 min read

Prize-Giving For Young Island Open Competition

Congratulations to all who took part in the open competition

14, March 2022·2 min read

Project to bring art to life for sighted and non-sighted visitors comes to Quay Arts

Clarke is touring major galleries on the south coast with a sighted artist friend recording art podcasts and hosting discussions with visitors about the exhibition

17, May 2013·1 min read

Quality live music at Acoustic Originals

Monday night's free live music event at Quay Arts looks set to be a corker.

17, April 2020·1 min read

Quay Arts adapt to the Coronavirus crisis and continue sharing the very best in arts and creative opportunities

Quay Arts have made sure they are not forgotten during the Coronavirus lockdown and are running a number of online activities to engage and entertain

15, May 2014·1 min read

Quay Arts announce Kashmir Café 2014 headliners

If you're going to the Isle of Wight Festival next month, make sure you check out the Kashmir Tent. It's run by Quay Arts and always has a great lineup of acts and a brilliant atmosphere.

3, October 2017·1 min read

Quay Arts announce their Winter Open: Get involved

Do you produce contemporary paper craft, illustration and book art? Want to take part in an exhibition at Quay Arts? OnTheWight has details of a new Open Exhibition.

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

30, April 2013·2 min read

Quay Arts announces new artistic director and new head chef

Two great new appointments at Quay Arts following the departure of Jo Cowan and Martyn Cutler.

10, February 2014·1 min read

Quay Arts announces selected artists for Self exhibition

Congratulations to the artists who have been selected to show their work at Quay Arts next month in the Self exhibition.

3, December 2013·1 min read

Quay Arts apply to extend licensing hours

Committee members will consider the application next week.

15, December 2011·1 min read

Quay Arts Band Night This Weekend (updated)

Guy Page Trio and Yours & Mine both play on Sunday night at Quay Arts, tickets just £4 in advance or £6 on the door

2, June 2016·1 min read

Quay Arts celebrates 40 years

Don't miss the We Are 40! exhibition at Quay Arts celebrating 40 years of the excellent arts centre in Newport. It runs until 25th June.

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