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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.

repair cafe - electronic items being repaired

6, December 2021·1 min read

Repair Cafe returns this week: Book today to secure your free slot

You will need to book a slot in advance to have your items repaired, including anything from clothing, electrical items to small items of furniture

24, November 2021·1 min read

World AIDS Day: Head to Quay Arts for commemorative event

As well as an opportunity to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness, you can meet organisations who support the Island’s LGBTQ+ community

8, November 2021·1 min read

Don’t miss Isle of Wight Remembrance display that will ‘make your heart smile’

The Remembrance display "will not only make you smile, it will make your heart smile", says branch secretary of the Isle of Wight Royal Marines Association

16, October 2021·2 min read

Quay Arts OPEN 2019 winner Rachel Johnston presents her solo exhibition

The prize for Quay Arts OPEN winners is an exhibition in the West Gallery at Quay Arts. All Rivers Run North includes a film by photographer Julian Winslow, as well as work by OPEN winner Rachel Johnston

7, October 2021·1 min read

Bumper October for Live Events at the Quay Arts

A Beer Festival, live music, theatre and more are all still scheduled to take place at Quay Arts this October

Selection of images from a place to call home exhibition

21, September 2021·2 min read

A Place to Call Home: Exhibition explores place and culture during Lockdown

Don't miss out on visiting this latest exhibition in the Clayden Gallery at Quay Arts Centre in Newport

14, September 2021·2 min read

New monthly Repair Cafe launches at Quay Arts on the Isle of Wight

Don't send your broken items to the scrap heap, get them repaired at this new monthly Repair Cafe held at Quay Arts Centre in Newport

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

17, August 2021·1 min read

Swan in the River exhibition showcases work by Isle of Wight artist

The exhibition includes work from the early days, drawings, sketches, paintings – showing how the artist learned the craft and developed a style

Sally Waterman's Wellow Film showing in Clayden Gallery

6, August 2021·1 min read

Experimental film triggered by redevelopment of oldest surviving Isle of Wight Baptist church

The film evokes memories of times past, as well as a sense of loss of traditions, heritage and community

Cyclist with rainbow vest on by Greg Rosenke

1, July 2021·1 min read

First Isle of Wight LGBTQ+ heritage cycling trails launched: Book now

There are a choice of two cycing trails that will take you to places on the Isle of Wight associated with LGBTQ+ heritage, but you'll need to book in advance

Painting of a woman looking concerned, with blue background by Chloe Anstey

24, June 2021·1 min read

Artists explore the theme of ‘Freedom’ in latest Quay Arts Open Exhibition

The 2021 biennial Open Exhibition features 45 artworks by 34 artists, all exploring the theme, Freedom! Don't miss it

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