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Isle of Wight Art

Perhaps it’s the beautiful landscapes or the refreshing coastline, we’re not sure, but something on the Isle of Wight certainly inspires creativity in those who live here.

We have some wonderful artists living and working on the Island, exhibiting in galleries, from their studios or online. Find out more about them in this section.

5, January 2024·1 min read

Creative Island: Isle of Wight creatives take centre stage in BBC’s Open Country

Creatives' inspiration drawn from the Isle of Wight is featured in the BBC Radio Four programme. You can 'listen again' if you missed it

decorated bicyle next to brick wall with painting hanging on it

4, January 2024·1 min read

Isle of Wight artists and creatives – Have a say in support for the sector through this quick survey

Isle of Wight creatives invited to complete survey for tailored 2024 support

Paul Mclaren, Sharon George and Joe Plumb

29, December 2023·3 min read

Cultural evolution on the high street: Department’s transformation into a community hub (podcast)

Pull up a chair, get comfy and listen to our hour long+ conversation with the team from Shademakers to find out more about their plans for the coming year and what's happening with Ryde's former department store

20, December 2023·1 min read

Creative Island! Tune into Open Country with Anneka Rice to discover the Isle of Wight’s creative charm

BBC Radio Four's Open Country explores the Isle of Wight as a creative's paradise

Art exhibition on display at Mountbatten

18, December 2023·1 min read

Wight Aid Foundation supports community art exhibition at Hospice

Isle of Wight art that connected communities now displayed at Mountbatten

Vintage christmas scene on the top of cake

15, December 2023·2 min read

Ventnor’s Christmas event promises a range of markets, live music and merriment this Saturday

Ventnor is open for business and looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the Island on Saturday. There's free parking in the Town Council's car parks too!

Giant ice cream cone hat designed and worn by artist Teresa Grimaldi and made in the project's community workshops. Photo by Julian Winslow.

13, December 2023·3 min read

Sustainable hat-making charms Sandown Regatta, earning accolades from top milliner

David Shilling praises sustainable hat-wearing revival at Sandown Bay Regatta

9, December 2023·4 min read

Prioritise your Creativity for 2024: Join the ‘Portfolio Preparation Course’ at Quay Arts

Dreaming of a creative career? Make it a reality at Quay Arts! Our Portfolio Course is designed to skyrocket your artistic journey

6, December 2023·1 min read

Ad Astra exhibition takes flight at Quay Arts with stunning kinetic creations from Shademakers

Shademakers UK's Ad Astra exhibition soars with flight-themed costumes at Quay Arts from this weekend

The top of quarr abbey with blue sky behind

1, December 2023·1 min read

Join The Ryde Art Collective’s tenth anniversary exhibition – Now open and free

TRAC launches their 'Ten +' exhibition, marking a decade of creativity, at Quarr Abbey

The outside yard of the old Ingrams building © Maria Bell Photography

23, November 2023·1 min read

Ventnor Exchange’s Crowdfunder surpasses goal, raising £34k for creative space

Former builder's yard to become a Ventnor hub for creativity and community events - starting with an outdoor market on Christmas in Ventnor Day

23, November 2023·3 min read

Isle of Wight’s vinyl legends shine at ‘Needles in the Groove’ exhibition launch

Eight decades of the Isle of Wight's rich musical history is on display at The Depozitory's latest exhibition

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