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Ventnor Exchange

Ventnor Exchange is a creative arts hub founded in 2014 in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight combining a venue, record store and craft beer bar.

Throughout the year they present a diverse and exciting programme of new work, nurture emerging talent and host award winning festivals

Ventnor Exchange can be found at 11 Church Street, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 1SW or by visiting their Website.

12, November 2018·3 min read

‘Lift the Lid’ reveals artist commissions

A project aimed at encouraging residents to find out more about the arts and culture on the Isle of Wight announces their public artist commission for Newport, East Cowes and Totland.

14, July 2023·2 min read

‘Picture the Music’ film contest: Unique opportunity for aspiring filmmakers (listen)

If you have children or grandchildren that are interested in filmmaking check out this podcast with Stephen Izatt from Ventnor Arts Club

The T Shirts being worn by male and female models

6, May 2020·1 min read

‘Where the Isle of Wight leads, Britain follows’ Hancock quote T-shirts already available – Money goes to new youth project, Brave Island

Matt Hancock saying “Where the Isle of Wight leads, Britain follows” to the nation was somewhat surprising. Now it’s on a T-shirt! Wear it with pride and have a warm fuzzy feeling as all proceeds go towards a new youth programme called Brave Island

Montage of the 101 Terrible record sleeves montage

19, May 2023·1 min read

A decade of vinyl hunting: Mick Sumner reveals record sleeve art oddities in new book

Mick Sumner presents his unique book of bizarre record sleeve designs at Ventnor Exchange this Sunday

4, November 2024·3 min read

A special ‘£10 for 10 Years Raffle’ announced by Ventnor Exchange for anniversary

Ventnor Exchange celebrates ten years of enriching culture with a special anniversary event

Extinction Rebellion protesters holding up red hands

31, October 2019·1 min read

Act now to have your work included in the ‘Undecided Earth’ art exhibition

Original art, Letters to the Earth and Climate Emergency placards are welcome as part of the Undecided Earth exhibition opening later this week

4, August 2017·1 min read

An evening of eclectic, contemporary folk with Charlie Dore and Julian Littman

Charlie Dore, one of the UK’s most respected songwriters, teams up with multi-instrumentalist Julian Littman of Steeleye Span for this very special event.

14, February 2022·1 min read

Animals the theme for this month’s Island Storytellers’ Circle

Tellers and listeners all welcome to this month's Island Storytellers Circle, with animals the theme, especially those relating to the Chinese New Year

13, August 2024·2 min read

Architectural Heritage Fund grant paves the way for Ingram’s Yard transformation

Ventnor Exchange receives grant for feasibility study on Ingram’s Yard transformation project

10, October 2018·2 min read

Aspiring filmmakers invited to take part in Picture The Music competition

This competition is inviting people of all ages to produce a promo video for a music track, with an opportunity to have it adopted as an official video for a band. OnTheWight has the details.

30, October 2018·2 min read

Aspiring filmmakers of all ages invited to take part in music video comp

Aspiring local filmmakers are invited to produce a promo video for a music track (from a choice of several), with the chance to have it adopted as the official video for the band, win a trophy and £250, as well as having your film shown at a professional cinema screening of the best entries.

Aerial view of Ventnor Fringe Big Top at Flowersbrook

8, May 2024·2 min read

Bespoke Big Top will become ‘a new town hall for the whole of the Isle of Wight’

Grant awarded for cultural hub to inspire and train the Island's young creatives

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