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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.

6, January 2023·9 min read

New Kathy Williams installation at Boojum and Snark sparks debate in Sandown (updated)

Boojum and Snark's latest art installation by Kathy Williams in Sandown has sparked a debate, with some calling it vandalism and others praising it as provocative and great art

Colourful panels created by Liz Cooke and students from Cowes Enterprise College for the Creative Biosphere project

9, December 2022·1 min read

Five partnerships come together to showcase Isle of Wight’s Creative Biosphere (updated)

Funded by Arts Council England, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of five partnerships that came together to explore the Isle of Wight's biosphere in response to its UNESCO World Biosphere status

29, November 2022·1 min read

Don’t miss the Quay Arts Christmas Cracker Weekend

More than 30 stalls from local craft makers and artists, live music, festive food and kid's theatre are all on offer at Quay Arts Centre this weekend

4, November 2022·6 min read

Isle of Wight creative organisations respond to news of successful Arts Council bids (update 2)

Representatives from five Isle of Wight Arts organisations, who received great news this morning about future funding from Arts Council England tell News OnTheWight what this will mean to them and their creative practices

4, November 2022·4 min read

Exclusive: Arts Council CEO explains why The Arts on the Isle of Wight wins massive funding boost

The Arts Council CEO details why five Isle of Wight arts organisations have won substantial funding over three years - putting the Island firmly on the country’s cultural map. It’s for all Islanders - The central message: “We are all creative”

Pinocchio in Production 494 - November 2019 R © Nottingham Playhouse

1, November 2022·1 min read

Pinocchio comes to Quay Arts – Retelling of the classic tale packed with fun and surprises

Enter Pinocchio’s magical world and make lasting memories with your little ones – the perfect introduction to live theatre!

Dawn Hodge, First female Helm of Bembridge RNLI Inshore Lifeboat photographed by Tom Harrison

20, October 2022·4 min read

Don’t miss: Powerful photography exhibitions celebrates ‘People of the Solent’

People of the Solent exhibition shines a spotlight on unsung heroes of the Solent at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport until 5th November

Two big violins - Paul Armfield and Jon Thorne with their double basses

5, October 2022·1 min read

An event of Music Madness: Isle of Wight Foodbank fundraiser (updated)

The Music Madness evening will provide an evening of entertainment in a beautiful venue whilst raising necessary funds to continue supporting local people in crisis

Artwork called neon dots by Clarke Reynolds

29, September 2022·2 min read

Touch and feel artworks at groundbreaking exhibition by visually impaired artist

The exhibition offers the viewer a chance to follow Clarke’s journey of proving to the art world that a blind artist can coexist in mainstream art

Collage of photos of Quay Arts workshops

27, September 2022·1 min read

Get inspired with the latest round of creative arts and crafts workshops at Quay Arts

There are loads of great workshops taking place at Quay Arts over the coming months, starting with a chance to create your own Raffia Bag over the next two weekends

8, September 2022·1 min read

Screening of award-winning Fawley documentary, panel discussion and exhibition launch

The event is free, but you need to book your seats in advance to attend this award-winning documentary screening, panel discussion and exhibition launch

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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