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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.

23, September 2018·6 min read

Jonathan Dodd: Sewing the Town Together

Jonathan Dodd returns with his Sunday column and this week shares the detail about something very special that he and many other volunteers have been involved with in Ryde. It's spectacular and something everyone should see.

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.

16, July 2019·1 min read

Ryde Arts returns with an annual programme showcasing creative activities and events

Over the summer and into the autumn, as part of Ryde Arts, you’ll be able to enjoy unique music events, art installations, theatre and poetry, as well as workshops, carnivals, films and more.

22, July 2019·2 min read

Hallam honoured with first Ryde Arts Award for original music composition

Well done to 14-year-old Hallam, who was approached to compose an original piece of music for a marching band to perform at Ryde’s two Carnivals this year.

ryde arts festival printmaking by julian winslow

12, November 2019·1 min read

Ryde Arts secures funding for Spirit of Place 2020 project

This exciting new project will involve residents of all ages. Find out how you can get involved in Ryde Arts' Spirit of Place project in 2020

6, December 2019·1 min read

Make your own stunning Green Garland at free Ryde Arts event

How lovely would it be to have a green garland like this on your door at Christmas time. You can make one this Sunday with the help of Ryde Arts

Green Garland wreath making at Ryde Library with Ryde Arts

10, December 2019·2 min read

There were green garlands galore at Ryde Library as part of Ryde Arts

Well done to the organisers and all those who helped make the event a success

Spirit of the Place - Scene 1 Vicky and Will in S. Fowler & Co by Rachel Shore

28, August 2020·3 min read

Spirit of the Place: From this weekend pop on your headphones, submerge yourself in this snackable audio play as you walk down Union Street, Ryde

Listen at home, or while you’re in Ryde, as the short play unfolds along the length of Union Street. It’s full of great visuals, theatre, memories from Ryde residents and a soundtrack by Plastic Mermaids

24, November 2020·1 min read

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