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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.

19, November 2021·2 min read

Culture Recovery Fund continues to support Isle of Wight arts organisations

Ventnor Exchange and StoneCrabs Theatre have both been awarded funding from the Culture Recovery Fund

13, April 2022·1 min read

Dig out your favourite album cover or create your own for Record Store Day exhibition at Ventnor Exchange

Pick out your favourite album cover or create your own artwork to be part of the Record Store Day exhibition

15, February 2023·2 min read

Discovering new passions: Musician and artist chosen by young creatives – Dragon’s Den style

Ventnor's young people will transform an empty shop into a creative space with musician Jess Ong, supported by Brave Island, Ventnor Exchange, Independent Arts and Artswork

Creative Biosphere Exhibition - Montage of creatures

13, May 2022·1 min read

Don’t miss art exhibition of imaginary Biosphere beasties at Ventnor Exchange

The imagined beasties, created by Island Free School students, are in celebration of the Isle of Wight receiving UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status

12, April 2019·1 min read

Don’t miss Record Store Day at Ventnor Exchange

Get to the Exchange early to ensure you secure one of those limited edition RSD vinyl releases and hang around for the day to listen to live music from Island talent.

14, September 2021·2 min read

Edana Mingella’s Jazz Quartet head to Ventnor for Vaguely Sunny / Ventnor Exchange concert

Edana Minghella is delighted to be joined by Mark Edwards, Pete Maxfield and Tony Woods for her first concert since Covid struck. Brought to you by Vaguely Sunny and Ventnor Exchange, book now to avoid disappointment

Cheap Teeth promo shot of then in a white room

13, April 2022·1 min read

Edinburgh’s post-punk flavoured garage rockers, Cheap Teeth headline Ventnor Exchange and EarsPeeled collaboration

"Sweat. Potentially shorts. Apologies in advance," that's the advice from garage rockers Cheap Teeth ahead of their gig on the Isle of Wight on Thursday

12, June 2023·5 min read

Exciting new works expected from IW Creative Network’s 2023 bursary winners

IW Creative Network unveils bursary awardees, showcasing promising talent in Isle of Wight

4, November 2022·4 min read

Exclusive: Arts Council CEO explains why The Arts on the Isle of Wight wins massive funding boost

The Arts Council CEO details why five Isle of Wight arts organisations have won substantial funding over three years - putting the Island firmly on the country’s cultural map. It’s for all Islanders - The central message: “We are all creative”

Two young people in the Heart shed at Ingram's Yard

10, May 2024·1 min read

Experience community-led trading at the Ventnor’s trade, share and repair event this Saturday

Explore community exchange and innovative trading at Ventnor's no-money event this Saturday

25, November 2019·1 min read

Extinction Rebellion mark year of activities at social gathering: All welcome

The social gathering will mark a year of activities locally, nationally and globally. All welcome

Colourful panels created by Liz Cooke and students from Cowes Enterprise College for the Creative Biosphere project

9, December 2022·1 min read

Five partnerships come together to showcase Isle of Wight’s Creative Biosphere (updated)

Funded by Arts Council England, a new exhibition is showcasing the work of five partnerships that came together to explore the Isle of Wight's biosphere in response to its UNESCO World Biosphere status

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