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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.

Old photos of Olivia Parkes outside her hut

4, May 2022·1 min read

Life drawing class with ‘Olivia Parkes’ as the model launches month-long residency at Department

Get inspired by the life of this fascinating woman on lived in a wood hut on stilts on Ventnor beach for 40 years

(Left to right) BOTH, CENTRAL, TIGHT, Acrylic on paper and ply, 70 x 70 cm, 2022

4, May 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight artist, Jo Hummel, launches latest exhibition in Sweden

Congratulations to Isle of Wight artist, Jo Hummel, on her latest exhibition in Sweden

Different images from different bits of paper montaged together

27, April 2022·2 min read

Find your creative voice by making a zine! Free workshops on offer at Boojum and Snark

These free workshops are a great way to have some fun, find your voice and get creative. Spaces are limited to book now

Mill Town structure built by young carers

25, April 2022·1 min read

Latest Independent Arts exhibition explores the history of Newport Mills

This new exhibition on the history of Newport Mills combines traditional museum-style exhibits with artworks created by young people

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

13, April 2022·1 min read

Dig out your favourite album cover or create your own for Record Store Day exhibition at Ventnor Exchange

Pick out your favourite album cover or create your own artwork to be part of the Record Store Day exhibition

Ever's egg on display and the leg coming out of the larger

11, April 2022·1 min read

Calling all Artists: Design an egg sculpture for The Eggschange and it could go on show at Ever Garden

What would your egg sculpture be like?

Empty Ryde Aspire gallery window with Blue and Yellow Sign inside

11, April 2022·1 min read

Your chance to buy original artworks at a great price, whilst helping humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

Organised by Aspire Ryde, this new initiative taking place next month brings a chance to snap up some original work by respected artists, at a great price, and with the bonus of knowing that all the money is going to help a desperate situation

Artist studio with canvas in background and paint brushes in foreground

10, April 2022·1 min read

Ventnor Artists Collective Spring Exhibition comes to Ventnor

The exhibition includes a variety of new work from local Ventnor artists, across a range of mediums including painting, sculpture, jewellery, print and textile design

Truncations public installation created in the ARCH Window Gallery, Ryde High Street by artist Joanna Kori

4, April 2022·2 min read

New public art installation inspired by the humanitarian work of Aspire Ryde

The installation can be seen throughout April and includes a free talk by the artist, Jo Kori, as well as postcards for sale with proceeds going to the work of Aspire Ryde

2, April 2022·2 min read

Dimbola receives £41,000 from Arts Council England’s Emergency Resource Support Fund

Funds have been allocated to employ essential staff, and making improvements to the shop, library, darkroom and front hallway

30, March 2022·1 min read

Don’t miss the Art and Craft auction fundraiser for Ukrainian animals

Tanith has pulled together a huge variety of art and crafts for this online auction aimed at raising money for a Ukrainian animal welfare organisation

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