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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.

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28, June 2017·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival have a very special launch event planned

The launch event of the 2017 Ryde Arts Festival features the private view of an exhibition, a performance from dancer, Sophie Wintersgill, alongside live music from a string quartet, as well as the re-creation of the ‘Smashing Performance’ shown at the Saatchi Gallery by Sue Pareskeva.

Hospice Postcard Exhibition 2016

20, September 2016·2 min read

Overwhelming response to Hospice Postcard Project

There are over 70 postcard-sized pieces of original artwork going on display to celebrate Isle of Wight Day, in an exhibition at the Blue Fox Gallery in Ryde to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice.

14, August 2012·1 min read

Kendalls Fine Art target for opportunist art thief

A helicopter display distracted gallery party on Saturday night and a thief walked off with a £1,200 oil painting.

Time and Tide Bell in morecambe bay

7, February 2022·2 min read

Time and Tide Bell: Application for important piece of public art withdrawn

Despite widespread support for the project in the community, the application has been withdrawn. Details within

Lisa traxler's studio

2, July 2019·1 min read

Lisa Traxler invites you to her unique studio at The Bunker for Open Studios 2019

View new works and meet the Lisa Traxler in her unique WW2 Nissen Hut Studio to discover how she researches historic architecture and translates it into enamel and paper sculptures and relief collage paintings. For two dates only.

Steve Baker and Clarke Reynolds

14, March 2022·2 min read

Project to bring art to life for sighted and non-sighted visitors comes to Quay Arts

Clarke is touring major galleries on the south coast with a sighted artist friend recording art podcasts and hosting discussions with visitors about the exhibition

charlotte parr-burman christmas card for Brave Island picturing a sea eagle fluing above the island in the light of the St Catherine's lighthouse - with santa and his reindeer flying nearby

3, December 2020·1 min read

Brave Island announce winning design in Christmas card comp

Sales of the Christmas Cards will raise money for the Ventnor Community Foodbank. Buy yours in store or online

11, June 2012·1 min read

My Voice Update And Invitation To Teenagers

Teenagers invited to Newport library this Saturday to work with an artist to help paint the teenage area

9, September 2009·1 min read

Andrew Turner Officially Opens Inside Outside Artists Moving On

Island MP, Andrew Turner will be officially opening the first No Man Is An Island exhibition at Quay Arts this Thursday.

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15, June 2018·2 min read

Ryde Arts – Stitching the town together in 2018

Over the summer and into the autumn, as part of Ryde Arts, you’ll be able to enjoy unique music events, art installations, theatre and poetry, as well as workshops, carnivals, films and more.

9, December 2010·2 min read

Quay Arts Open Exhibition Prize Giving

A great evening had by all, especially the three prize-winners

Best art vinyl on display

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

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