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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.

14, November 2024·1 min read

Iconic Ryde art space Re:Box highlights local talent on BBC feature

Ryde's Re:Box gallery delights viewers on BBC South Today and is dubbed 'an iconic piece of Ryde'

6, November 2022·1 min read

Exhibition of Free Expression at Monkton Arts dedicated to the Freedom of Julian Assange

The collective effort in the campaign to free Julian Assange will be highlighted in the exhibition, which includes books and information about the films that have shown on the Isle of Wight

20, November 2023·2 min read

Boojum and Snark announces Hat Parade photographic exhibition, insightful Cypriot event and more

There are several free events coming up at Boojum and Snark in the next few weeks. Mark your diaries and don't miss out

Holly Jolliffe Sue Paraskeva Lisa Traxler and Laura Hathaway

27, November 2020·2 min read

Ryde Arts Friday showcases work for sale by Isle of Wight artists

It might be Black Friday, but instead of giving your money to large multinational companies why not keep it on the Isle of Wight and support local artists

6, July 2009·1 min read

Open Studio 09: David Knight & Michael Forrest

Mike Forrest and Dave Knight are back for the Open Studio and running a special enameling workshop.

19, April 2024·2 min read

Art meets nature as large-scale mural will depict Island’s achievements

Isle of Wight's Columbine Building to bear mural symbolising innovation and nature

28, May 2015·3 min read

Ventnor artist wins Quay Arts’ Open Exhibition

On Saturday last week, over a hundred visitors made their way to the Quay Arts’ OPEN 2015 Exhibition preview and prize giving to find out who'd won the prize of their own exhibition space in 2017.

portrait cut out of julie jones evans with background image of county-hall-

10, July 2023·3 min read

Julie Jones-Evans joins cultural leaders on Arts Council’s South West Area Council

The Isle of Wight's own, Julie Jones-Evans, is now part of the influential Arts Council's South West Area Council

15, February 2019·2 min read

Isle Create shine a light beautifully on Isle of Wight’s creative talent

The guys at Skinny Mammoth Media have created a series of beautifully shot, thought provoking short films, shining a light on the Isle of Wight's diverse and inspirational creative talent.

23, August 2010·1 min read