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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.

Captain Haddock and the People Smugglers

31, August 2021·2 min read

Ventnor artist wins Quay Arts 2021 Open Exhibition

Ventnor artist, Paul Woods (aka Paradox Paul) says he's looking forward to amusing, amazing and/or challenging visitors to his 2022 solo exhibition

23, April 2010·1 min read

Vidya Wolton Exhibition Opens Tomorrow

A new exhibition starts tomorrow.

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

23, April 2022·1 min read

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

Book now for a day of inspirational talks, stalls, discussion and art with the overriding theme of Swimming and the Sea

19, October 2009·1 min read

VM Musical Theatre Training

There's a great opportunity at Quay Arts this autumn for young people who love theatre.

3, April 2024·2 min read

Volunteering at Quay Arts: A trustee’s tale of community and creativity

Quay Arts trustee shares uplifting experience of contributing to Island's creativity

14, February 2012·1 min read

Vote For Quay Arts And Help Bring Pierdom To The Wight

Vote for Quay Arts to have internationally-acclaimed landscape and documentary photographer Simon Roberts

1, September 2016·2 min read

Walk and Talk gallery tours with artists at Quay Arts

Walk and Talk Gallery Tours by artists start this Saturday (3rd September) with two more before the exhibition ends on 15th October.

25, July 2018·1 min read

Warning to businesses after contents of charity box stolen from Quay Arts

Newport businesses and organisations are advised to be extra vigilant after the large charity box at Quay Arts was broken into and emptied by thieves.

Enfiled 8000 going tinto Quay Arts - Feb 2018

9, February 2021·3 min read

Washing-up liquid and a forklift: Squeezing the World’s first electric city car into Quay Arts (photos and video) (updated)

It took a forklift and some clever use of washing-up liquid to manage to squeeze the World’s first electric city car (designed and built on the Isle of Wight) into the top floor of Quay Arts three years ago. Here are the pics and a video of the delicate process

Students talking about Island Culture - all punching their arms in the air

2, March 2020·1 min read

Watch: Isle of Wight young people talk about Island culture and creativity

Exploring how young people on the Isle of Wight view our cultural heritage, this delightful four minute video is a must watch

10, April 2024·4 min read

Weekend of cultural heritage talks: History of The London Group and background of Quay Arts building restoration

Architect Tony Fretton discusses Quay Arts' renovation in upcoming free talk, whilst Tim Craven shares The London Group's illustrious history

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