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Representatives from five Isle of Wight Arts organisations, who received great news this morning about future funding from Arts Council England tell News OnTheWight what this will mean to them and their creative practices
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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Fantastic news for the Isle of Wight, and surrounding area, as Arts Council England share details of their latest support for several arts organisations
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With so many people - of all ages - experiencing difficult times, this explosion of colour and positivity is hugely welcome
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There's a chance over the half term to catch Ryde artist, Jan Frith's Sewing Memories exhibition at the D-Day Story in Portsmouth, as well as free Sew Style and Upcycle sessions. Details within
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Friends of Appley said the support from the local community was brilliant and it was great to see so many people enjoying the beautiful green space
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Congratulations to all those young people who took part and especially to the winners
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Steve Double's target for 50,000 postcards from the Island creating an Arts Trail around the world, is "just over the horizon"
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The lineup for Hullabaloo is amazing! There is so much to see and do over the two days at this science, nature and carnival arts pile-up! Gather your friends and head to the Bay
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The exhibition offers the viewer a chance to follow Clarke’s journey of proving to the art world that a blind artist can coexist in mainstream art
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There are loads of great workshops taking place at Quay Arts over the coming months, starting with a chance to create your own Raffia Bag over the next two weekends
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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
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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
