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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.

Peter Allen, Lesley Wellings, Isobel Evans and Jim Few out side the People's Gallery

15, May 2019·1 min read

Free introduction to art drop-in sessions in Ryde

The free drop-in sessions take place at the gallery in Ryde from 27th May- 1st June.

Neon sign that says - this is the sign you've been looking for -

27, September 2023·1 min read

Unlock your artistic potential: Mike Howley Trust offers £1,500 for young creatives

If you know a young creative who could benefit from a grant, tell them about this opportunity

13, January 2017·1 min read

Joanna Kori’s latest exhibition opens next week

Isle of Wight artist, Joanna Kori, is currently hanging work for her latest exhibition, due to open at Quay Arts on Saturday 21st January (1-3pm - all welcome). Over 1,000 pieces have been created for this fascinating exhibition which responds to current and previous uses of Quay Arts.

7, October 2014·3 min read

Graffiti artist Steve Miles brings new exhibition to Ventnor

Graffiti artist, graphic and videogame designer Steve Miles (aka Toxic363) exhibits his first collection of work on canvas at Hillside Bistro this month.

27, June 2024·2 min read

Sneak peek at Isle of Wight artist creations at Quay Arts showcase event

Isle of Wight Open Studios' upcoming showcase exhibition at Quay Arts celebrates local artists and raises awareness of the Open Studios event later in the year

14, August 2012·1 min read

Kendalls Fine Art target for opportunist art thief

A helicopter display distracted gallery party on Saturday night and a thief walked off with a £1,200 oil painting.

11, November 2016·2 min read

Pop-up Postcard Project raises Hospice funds for patients and families

Fifty postcards donated to the Pop-up Postcard project were sold, raising over £600 for the Hospice. The remaining postcards can be seen at the Bluer Fox Gallery in Rude until 26th November.

25, May 2012·1 min read

Talk: Pre-Raphaelite Women Artists And The Isle of Wight

Interested in art? Why not head to this talk tomorrow (Saturday) night at Dimbola about Pre-Raphaelite Women Artists And The Isle of Wight.

11, December 2009·1 min read

Tim Johnson Named Maker of the Month

Well-deserved recognition from this multi-talented artist.

4, July 2019·1 min read

Find out more about Letterpress Design’s work at Open Studios 2019

There will be demonstrations of some of the presses over both weekends, as well as limited edition prints, both for view and for sale, as well other letterpress ephemera.

Lauren Fry - piecing together the artwork

11, May 2021·1 min read

Watch: Short film about Lauren Fry’s ‘Foible and Folly’ installation at Boojum and Snark

Take a few minutes out of your day to watch this short film about Isle of Wight artist, Lauren Fry's latest project at Boojum and Snark. We think it's great

Pots of paint brushes on table with artworks in the background

4, January 2023·2 min read

Get involved in the co-production of a unique creative space with young people in Ventnor

£4,000 commission offered for artists to work with young people in Ventnor to create youth-friendly creative space in February and March

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