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Ryde Arts

Ryde Arts Festival grew from the SEEDA funded Ryde Development Trust in 2001.

One of the Trusts aims was to stimulate the regeneration of the town through the arts. The Festival returned each year, bringing more live music, theatre, art and more to the town for Islanders’ enjoyment.

It is now a year-round programme supported by Arts Council, Historic England and Heritage Lottery Fund.

Below are some of the articles by OnTheWight featuring Ryde Arts.

1, July 2012·1 min read

The Lollipop People: A Must See Show

Highly recommend you visit The Depozitory in Nelson St Ryde to see the week long exhibition of Island artists put together by Jo Hummel-Newell

23, May 2017·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival present the Four Quartets this Friday

Ryde Arts Festival presents the first performance of Four Quartets written by composers working from poems celebrating the Island written by members of Isle of Wight Stanza Poetry group.

5, July 2013·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival: Last chance to catch creative showcase

Get inspired by Isle of Wight artists and spend the weekend catching the end of this creative showcase.

25, June 2016·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival 2016 in full swing – what will you see?

Today (Saturday) offers a great range of events taking place as part of the 2016 Ryde Arts Festival.

ryde arts festival printmaking by julian winslow

12, March 2018·1 min read

Which way now for Ryde Arts? Play your part in plotting the way forward

Come and share your ideas about how Ryde Arts can secure a sustainable future now that funding has been agreed by Ryde Town Council.

19, November 2018·1 min read

Seedy Sunday: Save your seeds and save the date

Save your seeds and take them along to swap with others on Seedy Sunday. There'll be talks from experts as well as home-made refreshments and a variety of activities.

15, June 2017·1 min read

I’m in the Garden: Four artists come together for Ryde Arts Festival

As part of the excellent Ryde Arts Festival and GROW project, four artists come together to share their work exploring social integration and circular economy.

9, July 2009·1 min read

Homegrown Exhibition

Lauren Fry has pulled together a great selection of artists for the Homegrown Exhibition taking place in Ryde next week.

13, April 2010·1 min read

Homegrown Appeal For Contemporary Island Artists

Lauren's on the lookout for more artists.

Holly Jolliffe Sue Paraskeva Lisa Traxler and Laura Hathaway

27, November 2020·2 min read

Ryde Arts Friday showcases work for sale by Isle of Wight artists

It might be Black Friday, but instead of giving your money to large multinational companies why not keep it on the Isle of Wight and support local artists

9, June 2016·3 min read

Ryde Arts Festival 2016: Ten days of art, poetry, music and much more

The 2016 Ryde Arts Festival (23rd June to 3rd July) promises ten days of wonderful art, live music, poetry, comedy, puppetry and much, much more. Make sure you check out what's on with our handy guide.

27, June 2007·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival: Fancy Dress Galore

You might’ve already heard that the sponsors for the Ryde Arts Festival have dropped out this year, but there are...

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