Isle of Wight Art

This free drop-in event is the perfect activity for the whole family this half term. OnTheWight has the details.

With no less than four new exhibitions opening at Quay Arts in Newport this week, and with a host of gallery previews, talks and events, there’s plenty to get stuck into this season.

The new dates will ensure that Ventnor Fringe Festival does not clash with any other festivals taking place at the same time and will mean that performers going to Edinburgh can preview their shows on the Island beforehand.

With over 4,500 tickets sold Ventnor was buzzing with activity all week for the ninth Ventnor Fringe Festival. Despite the weather, it was a huge success. Here's to 2019!

Ventnor might now be home to Phlegm's Ventnor Giant, but has also this week been hosting the Ventnor Mermaid, created by Isle of Wight artist Not Dead Yet. Do you want to take her home?

Head to Ventnor to see the amazingly detailed three-storey mural of the 'Ventnor Giant', the tallest piece of street art on the Isle of Wight. It was commissioned by Ventnor Exchange and created by world-renowned street artist, Phlegm.

A two-year project that aims to reignite a sense of pride and passion in cultural heritage on the Isle of Wight was launched earlier this year. OnTheWight has more detail.

Enrich your soul this week and head to Ventnor for the Fringe Festival for a week of theatre, live music, comedy, talks, art workshops, exhibitions and more - you won't be disappointed. There's so much to see and do, you'll never want to leave.

Head to Sue Paraskeva’s Ryde workshop this weekend (20-23 July) where four artists will be showcasing a selection of porcelain, contemporary textiles, jewellery and abstract paintings.

The August bank holiday weekend brings with it a chance to meet seven of the most talented and highly-accomplished artists on the Isle of Wight, in the wonderful depths of beautiful St Lawrence.

Visit Sandy Kendall's studio in Ryde during the annual Open Studio event to see her huge range of acrylic and mixed media paintings, large charcoal drawings, sketchbooks and 3D work - with more than a little tongue in cheek humour.