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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, April 2023·2 min read

Fashion Forward: Join Stitch Department for a sustainable fashion extravaganza in honour of Fashion Revolution Week

Stitch Department hosts a captivating Fashion Revolution Week event, featuring guest speakers, preloved clothing, and workshops. Secure your place today

Screen Grab of the event listings site, showing a selection of the listings

23, March 2023·1 min read

What’s on Isle of Wight this weekend: Theatre, music, workshops, exhibitions and more

Experience the best of the Isle of Wight this weekend with exhibitions, live music, theatre, workshops, markets and more

20, March 2023·1 min read

The Vanishing: Meet ‘Just the Place’ exhibition practitioners and participants

This Saturday there'll be an opportunity to talk to the creative practitioners and participants who have been helping to shape the narrative around Sandown

17, March 2023·4 min read

OLIVIA: Lots to report from the project exploring the life of Olivia Parkes

The project exploring the unusual life of Olivia Parkes, aka Britannia the old lady of the sea, is now well underway with lots of news to report

17, March 2023·1 min read

From physical to social movement: Isle of Wight’s PEACH art exhibition explores it all

The exhibition by young Isle of Wight artists, explores the theme of movement and runs from this Saturday at Quay Arts

Peer Studios - Brave Island project showing young people making art

13, March 2023·1 min read

Calling young musicians aged 13-25: Your chance to get involved over the next two weekends

If you know a young person aged 13 to 25 who might be interested in taking part, tell them about this great opportunity over the next two weekends

quay arts gallery with large letting on wall saying OPEN

10, March 2023·1 min read

Quay Arts’ OPEN Exhibition 2023: Call for emerging and established artists

Emerging and established artists are invited to submit works in any medium for Quay Arts’ biennial OPEN Exhibition 2023: ‘The Art of Sculpture’

9, March 2023·1 min read

Create something special on the Island: Become Island Collection’s new Executive Director

The deadline is less than two weeks away, so if you think you could deliver what's required, start working on your application today

8, March 2023·1 min read

Brave Island launches new monthly funding scheme for young creatives

If you know a young creative aged 14-25 pass this on to them and they could benefit from £100 towards their creative endeavours

8, March 2023·2 min read

Supporting Young Minds programme empowers young people to create art and make a positive difference in their community

Young people in Ryde have chosen the artist they want to work with in order to create public art highlighting environmental issues

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

28, February 2023·1 min read

Join The Island Collection in developing a Cultural Strategy for the Isle of Wight

The Island Collection seeks feedback on their draft Cultural Strategy to develop the benefits of culture and creativity for communities on the Isle of Wight

Speaking at IW Creative Network launch event at Boojum & Snark, Sandown, IW, 2022 with OTW flash

27, February 2023·3 min read

IW Creative Network celebrates first anniversary and invites more creatives to join

Join the Isle of Wight Creative Network and access exclusive resources to grow your creative talent and business

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