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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.

Lisa Traxler's Time Traveller sculpture - by Julian Winslow

28, June 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight artist, Lisa Traxler, opens new exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery

Having been awarded first place in Southampton City Art Gallery’s Open Exhibition in 2020, Lisa Traxler now opens her solo exhibition there, which runs until October 2022

Tatty Devine Lobster Necklace Workshop tools

23, June 2022·2 min read

Get natty with these Tatty Devine necklace workshops at Ventnor Fringe

Go lobster or bunting crazy with these great Tatty Devine necklace workshops at Ventnor Fringe Festival. Here's how to book

Ventnor Comic Jazz Band Outside the Volunteer Pub

14, June 2022·2 min read

Ventnor Day offers live music, food, crafters and artists, and a chance to find out more about community groups

Another great event in Ventnor for your diaries. Over 100 stalls and plenty to keep you entertained and well fed

Photo of Jenna Sabine's designed banner and shot along the esplanade of banners on lamp posts

12, June 2022·2 min read

22 new banners support local artists and independent businesses

The accompanying Website can be accessed via the printed QR code on each banner

9, June 2022·4 min read

Ryde residents presented with Citizen Awards and Freedom of Ryde honour

There were nine Ryde Citizens Awards presented, as well the Freedom of Ryde given to seven residents

3, June 2022·3 min read

Britannia, the old lady of the sea: Olivia Parkes installation on tour in Sandown

Take a wander down the High Street in Sandown to see this installation about the fascinating life of Olivia Parkes, aka Britannia

Nadine Dorries on The One Show announcing City of Culture

31, May 2022·1 min read

2025 City of Culture: Winner announced live on TV

There were four locations bidding to become the City of Culture in 2025, Wrexham County Borough, Bradford, County Durham and Southampton

30, May 2022·1 min read

Watch Shademakers’ Four Nations and the Queen’s Beasts behind-the-scenes Platinum Jubilee Pageant footage

This behind-the-scenes footage of Shademakers' Jubilee Pageant gives you a flavour of what to expect on Sunday, when 270 Islanders parade up The Mall for this once in a lifetime event

20, May 2022·1 min read

The Crafty Artists welcome watercolourist and illustrator to their Spring Exhibition

Join the artists in this idyllic setting and browse our original handmade gifts and artwork

18, May 2022·1 min read

See eclectic selection of artists’ work at Ventnor Artists Collective Summer Exhibition

The exhibition runs from 1st to 7th June in Ventnor. The hand-painted seed pods by Stephanie Head are particularly beautiful

15, May 2022·4 min read

First look: Shademakers’ Four Nations and the Queen’s Beasts: Watch, Hear and See Islanders taking part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant

On 5th June, the whole country will be wowed by the skills of Islanders, as they ride down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant. News OnTheWight is giving you the first peek: Watch, Listen, See

Creative Biosphere Exhibition - Montage of creatures

13, May 2022·1 min read

Don’t miss art exhibition of imaginary Biosphere beasties at Ventnor Exchange

The imagined beasties, created by Island Free School students, are in celebration of the Isle of Wight receiving UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status

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