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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.

20, October 2017·2 min read

Two unique events taking place on the Isle of Wight this half term

Step aboard the Travelling Museum and uncover remarkable stories of kings, inventors, racers and artists as we go from dinosaurs to Facebook, discovering the Islanders who helped to shape this unique place! At the end of the week there's a magical night-time adventure, exploring by torch-light. All events are free!

24, November 2017·1 min read

Join Ventnor Exchange for third birthday celebrations

There'll be free activities and workshops all day tomorrow (Saturday) at Ventnor Exchange in celebration of their third birthday. There's free tea all day too and fantastic raffle for new Friends.

29, November 2017·1 min read

Winter exhibition for Ventnor Artists Collective

The group’s first exhibition starts with a special opening night on 7th December – at The Ku Gallery and Ventnor Exchange and continues until the 20th December.

16, January 2018·2 min read

Storytelling Laureate on the Isle of Wight for National Storytelling week

Legendary storyteller, Taffy Thomas, will be on the Isle of Wight for National Storytelling week in February performing and running a storytelling workshop.

9, February 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Children’s Festival: Get ready for a magical few days

The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival promises a truly unique experience for young people on the isle of Wight over the Easter holidays. It's going to be a magical few days.

22, February 2018·1 min read

Latest music video by Alessi’s Ark shot on the Undercliff

This music video by Alessi's Ark takes you on a delightful sun-dappled journey through the Ventnor Undercliff and down to St Catherine's Lighthouse.

15, March 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Children’s Festival: Magical performances and loads of free events

As well as magical children's performances from Moomins and Yetis, there'll be loads of free workshops and sessions for children to take part in at the first Isle of Wight Children's Festival at Quay Arts.

10, April 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Children’s Festival promises a truly unique experience later this week

From this Thursday the brilliant Quay Arts Centre in Newport will be transformed into a three-day hub of activity and fun for families with incredible performances, spell binding storytelling, magical experiences, mad games and wicked workshops!

19, April 2018·1 min read

Record Store Day returns to Ventnor Exchange this Saturday

As well as a chance to find Isle of Wight Festival tickets, there'll be live music, DJs and a music quiz this Record Store Day at Ventnor Exchange.

25, April 2018·1 min read

New Courses at Ventnor Exchange bring contemporary approach to creative learning

Ventnor Exchange launches its renewed Young Creatives programme for 11-25 year olds this week. There's a huge range of one-off creative workshops for writers, actors and artists. Book now to avoid disappointment.

2, May 2018·2 min read

Major boost for Isle of Wight Arts as MP secures ‘Priority treatment’ from Arts Council

Museums such as Dimbola, as well as arts organisations such as Ventnor Exchange and Quay Arts will benefit from new priority status with Arts Council.

9, July 2018·1 min read

Jack Barnes joins Ventnor Exchange as first creative apprentice

Could Jack Barnes, a recent graduate of Platform One Music College, possibly be the most punk person employed by the Isle of Wight council? He joins Ventnor Exchange and Quay Arts as their first creative apprentice as part of the Lift The Lid project.

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