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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.

Carinthia standing in front of photo of Mick Jagger

10, May 2022·2 min read

Hanging Out exhibition by Carinthia West opens at Quay Arts this week

The exhibition is an affectionate archive of a more innocent time and gives a glimpse of how Carinthia and friends lived in the 1970s

11, May 2022·1 min read

Outdoor theatre performance of As You Like it by William Shakespeare: Book now

Organised by Quay Arts, this wonderfully warm, funny and rich play tells the story of the joys of nature and its powers of rejuvenation and rebirth

Vitamin Sea at the Quay poster with photos of sea swimmers

13, May 2022·1 min read

Vitamin Sea event returns to the Quay on Saturday with a host of inspirational speakers

Taking place on Saturday, your chance to hear inspirational talks, see stalls, discussion and art with the overriding theme of Swimming and the Sea

Photo of the lead characters from film A Taste of Honey

16, May 2022·2 min read

‘Long to Reign: Jubilee on Screen’ launches at Quay Arts Centre this week

Major award-winning classics, little known gems, comedies, dramas, thrillers and animation are all brought together in this celebratory series starting on Tuesday night

Actors performing The Tempest at outdoor theatre

31, May 2022·1 min read

Enjoy outdoor theatre performance with all the family: Shakespeare’s As You Like it at Steam Railway

"There is something particularly special about enjoying this story of the joys of nature and its powers of rejuvenation and rebirth whilst sat amongst the trees with grass under foot and a star-filled night sky above us"

6, June 2022·1 min read

Hear Carinthia West talk about how she became part of the 70’s celebrity scene

The artist's talk takes place as part of the Hanging Out exhibition at Quay Arts in Newport

Scoot theatre performing Midsummer Night's Dream

29, June 2022·1 min read

Enjoy outdoor theatre this summer with A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Newport Cricket Ground

Whether you’re five or 105, a Shakespeare newcomer or a Bard aficionado – Scoot Theatre has something for everyone

7, July 2022·1 min read

‘Tree of Life’ artwork represents student’s difficult journey through life

Emily's artwork represents her journey, overcoming the barriers she has struggled with, whilst a student at Island Learning Centre

1, August 2022·3 min read

Grants of up to £1,500 each for young creatives thanks to the Mike Howley Trust

If you know someone aged 18 to 30-years-old who is keen to develop their creative ambitions, let them know about this funding opportunity

19, August 2022·1 min read

Former graffiti artist opens solo show at Quay Arts

Once known as graffiti artist TOXIC363, Steve Miles returns to Quay Arts for a solo exhibition of his latest works

25, August 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight artist Steve Miles opens Solo show RE:EMERGE at Quay Arts

Influenced by his years as a graffiti artist and graphic designer, Steve Miles has an abstract language of painting combined with a highly expressive and gestural graphic style. Check out his exhibition before it finishes

1, September 2022·1 min read

Ukrainian artist who fled her war-torn country exhibits work created on the Isle of Wight

An exhibition of oil paintings created by an artist who fled the war in Ukraine can be seen daily at Quay Arts until Sunday 11th September

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