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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.

7, September 2022·2 min read

New mural in Newport celebrates annual return of Swifts to Island’s biosphere reserve (photos)

Local artist Alice Malia pulled out all the stops under a very tight deadline last week to design and deliver this mural that celebrates Newport's place at the heart of the Isle of Wight UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

IW Pearl land art entry showing cyclist on the grass by Losten Art

7, September 2022·1 min read

Still time to plan, create and enter your land art as part of Tour of Britain celebrations

Winners take home a £50 Wight Gift Card and have the glory of their land art being shown around the world on aerial footage from the Tour of Britain coverage

1, September 2022·1 min read

Ukrainian artist who fled her war-torn country exhibits work created on the Isle of Wight

An exhibition of oil paintings created by an artist who fled the war in Ukraine can be seen daily at Quay Arts until Sunday 11th September

(L-R) Independent Arts Chief Executive Lisa Gagliani MBE, Asda Community Champion Clare Jones, Independent Arts Fundraiser Ralph Ridler

1, September 2022·1 min read

Making Moves project a chance to get creative through the medium of dance

Independent Arts will be opening up half the spaces in the sessions to those who have learning disabilities

30, August 2022·1 min read

Monkton Arts Prize winners announced at prize-giving ceremony

Congratulations to all those who entered the 2022 Monkton Arts Prize, were shortlisted and then chosen by the judges to win a range of prizes

25, August 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight artist Steve Miles opens Solo show RE:EMERGE at Quay Arts

Influenced by his years as a graffiti artist and graphic designer, Steve Miles has an abstract language of painting combined with a highly expressive and gestural graphic style. Check out his exhibition before it finishes

Abstract artwork showing boats on the water by Sara Kouvaritatis

23, August 2022·1 min read

Last chance to see work by Sara Kouvaritatis – never to be shown again

Lack of exhibition space and galleries booked several years in advance make it impossible to keep the collection together

22, August 2022·1 min read

Don’t miss the Summer Exhibitions at Binnel Studios, Orchid House and The Bunker Gallery

These Summer Exhibitions are always popular and a chance to see the very latest work from ten established and highly accomplished painters, sculptors and potters

Montage of images from opening of exhibition

22, August 2022·2 min read

Public Engagement Day launched new Creative Biosphere exhibition at Independent Arts

The exhibition, which was curated by students from Carisbrooke College, remains open to the public until the end of September

19, August 2022·1 min read

Former graffiti artist opens solo show at Quay Arts

Once known as graffiti artist TOXIC363, Steve Miles returns to Quay Arts for a solo exhibition of his latest works

19, August 2022·1 min read

Monkton Arts Prize: Shortlisted pieces on display in Ryde

Make sure you visit today or Monday in order to vote for the People's Choice Award

14, August 2022·1 min read

Don’t miss the Summer Exhibitions at The Bunker Gallery, Orchid House and Binnel Studios

These Summer Exhibitions are always very popular and a chance to see the very latest work from ten established and highly accomplished painters, sculptors and potters

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