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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.

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

22, April 2022·1 min read

Record Store Day: Head to Ventnor Exchange for a day of music

Special vinyl releases, live music, DJs, an album cover exhibition and a pop Quiz. There's lots to pack in at Ventnor Exchange for Record Store Day on Saturday

22, April 2022·1 min read

Share your favourite album covers for Record Store Day Cover to Cover exhibition

It's not too late to dig out your favourite album cover or create your own artwork, to be part of the Record Store Day exhibition at Ventnor Exchange tomorrow

17, April 2022·3 min read

Celebrate the 15th Record Store Day with a day of music at Ventnor Exchange

Record Store Day is all about celebrating music and Ventnor Exchange have an amazing day of music in store for you

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

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

17, March 2022·2 min read

The Isle of Wight Children’s Festival returns this Easter holiday

As well as ticketed events, this year there'll be plenty of free events as part of the festival fringe in Newport town centre during the Easter hols. Ticketed events sell out fast so act now

Young Artist Award exhibition launch by Julian Winslow

16, March 2022·2 min read

Brave Island’s Young Artist Award winner announced: See the exhibition of entries at Ventnor Exchange

There was a great range of entries from young Isle of Wight artists aged 14 to 25-years-old. See the exhibition at Ventnor Exchange until 17th April 2022.

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

Ventnor Fringe performer on the bandstand in the park July 2021 by Julian Winslow

23, January 2022·3 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2022: Sign up to take part in the twelfth instalment

Ventnor Fringe had its most successful year yet in 2021, breaking all box office records. To take part in this incredible showcase of creative talent sign up today

18, January 2022·1 min read

Two exciting Kickstart opportunities at Ventnor Exchange for 16 to 24-year-olds

If you have kids or grandkids that are looking for Kickstart opportunities, here are two on offer at Ventnor Exchange

Montage of images including two lads with filming equipment, portrait of Pete Higgin and close up of a DJ spinning vinyl

18, January 2022·2 min read

Brave Island: New opportunities for young Islanders to experience working in the creative industries (updated)

The latest batch of opportunities includes a chat with a theatre maker, a chance to have your work exhibited, learn to DJ or produce music and find out more about writing, directing or producing films

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