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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.

3, August 2023·2 min read

Historic threads meet digital dreams: Adams and Staley showcase at Monkton Arts

2022 Monkton Arts Prize winners, Jacqui Adams and Camryn Staley, host parallel art exhibitions at Monkton Arts

‘Life Loves You’ sculpture by Tony Spencer

25, July 2023·2 min read

Exploring the Art of Sculpture at Quay Arts: A response to the digital age

Quay Arts' 2023 exhibition honours tangible art, showcasing innovative sculpture in the digital age

24, July 2023·11 min read

Binnel Studios’ Summer Exhibition: Discover diverse art styles over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Binnel Studios, radiating understated elegance, opens its doors over the August Bank Holiday weekend for a yearly artistic feast

18, July 2023·2 min read

Fight fast fashion: Ryde’s Stitch Department hosts Sustainable Fair this summer

Explore sustainable living with family-friendly workshops at Stitch Department's Sustainable Fair in Ryde - with many free activities and workshops for just £5

Better Days Cafe over Fringe with OTW flash

17, July 2023·3 min read

Celebrating Art and Freedom: Operation Geranium’s Latest Show

Operation Geranium's latest art show revives lost art and celebrates creativity at Ventnor Fringe Festival

Hidden Histories of women on the isle of wight - illustration by Sarah Rae Redrup

15, July 2023·1 min read

Immerse yourself in Isle of Wight’s rich women’s history with artist-led zine workshop

Explore Isle of Wight's untold women's histories in this free artistic workshop at Ventnor Fringe

14, July 2023·2 min read

Artswork’s free workshop invites young visionaries to shape Isle of Wight’s future

Artswork initiates the 'Young Cultural Changemakers' programme with a creative T-shirt workshop at Ventnor Fringe

Kathy Williams residency in Department window

13, July 2023·2 min read

Bus stop transformation: Kathy Williams’ innovative outside-in art installation

Kathy Williams engages Ryde's community in an outside-in art installation and receives a very different response compared to her work in Sandown

Montage of images created by Foundation of Art students

11, July 2023·1 min read

Summer of artistic inspiration: Island VI Form exhibition moves to Ryde

Experience a summer of creativity with Island VI Form's art exhibition now in Ryde

portrait cut out of julie jones evans with background image of county-hall-

10, July 2023·3 min read

Julie Jones-Evans joins cultural leaders on Arts Council’s South West Area Council

The Isle of Wight's own, Julie Jones-Evans, is now part of the influential Arts Council's South West Area Council

Old photos of Olivia Parkes outside her hut

9, July 2023·2 min read

Step into the world of Britannia: Olivia Parkes art installation opens at Ventnor Fringe

Don't miss OLIVIA: An immersive art installation encapsulating an unconventional life, at Ventnor Fringe later this month

9, July 2023·1 min read

Experience albedo marz’s immersive art at Ventnor Fringe Festival 2023

Ventnor Fringe 2023 offers immersive art experiences at art_house_life, featuring albedo marz and Paul Windridge

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