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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carinthia standing in front of photo of Mick Jagger

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

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"

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

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