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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.

3, December 2021·1 min read

The diamond ring, the letter and the ten shilling note: Victorian Christmas display at Boojum and Snark

Share your photos on social media of Isle of Wight artist Teresa Grimaldi's festive window installation at Boojum&Snark

1, December 2021·1 min read

Brave Island Christmas Card Competition winner announced

15-year-old Sophie Corry is studying for her GCSEs but managed to create this winning design for the Brave Island Christmas Card competition - all proceeds will be going to the local foodbank

29, November 2021·1 min read

Join the creative heritage workshop and make your own geese for the Newport Goose Fayre

Make your geese at the workshop on Saturday for the following Saturday's Goose Fayre in Newport

24, November 2021·2 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival announce the first Audience Choice Award-winner

A worthy winner! Well done to all those who voted and to the winner for this great show that sold out at Ventnor Fringe

24, November 2021·2 min read

Take part in the Big Give Campaign to see your donation doubled

There’s an opportunity to attend a coffee, cake and fundraising morning at the Creative Hub, as well as an intimate live music event with Paul Armfield headlining

16, November 2021·1 min read

Book now for return of the Green Garlands workshop taking place this December

You will need to book in advance for your place at the Green Garlands workshop in Ryde this December

charlotte parr-burman christmas card for Brave Island picturing a sea eagle fluing above the island in the light of the St Catherine's lighthouse - with santa and his reindeer flying nearby

12, November 2021·1 min read

Brave Island launch their Christmas Card competition: £100 prize for winner

Last year £800 was raised for Ventnor's community foodbank through the sale of Brave Island Christmas Cards

Artwork called “Tranquility, in a Dreambeat” by Guido Oakley

11, November 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight artist’s unique sculpture raises £20,000 for charity

Guido Oakley's sculpture includes diamonds, amethyst, crystals, emeralds amongst other precious elements - the money for raised The Amber Foundation will help homeless young people get back on their feet

11, November 2021·1 min read

Limited-edition 2022 fundraising calendar launched by Quay Arts

12 artists who have been supported in some way by Quay Arts have contributed an image to the 2022 calendar to go towards the charitable aims of the Quay Arts charity, Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts

10, November 2021·1 min read

Funding boost welcomed by ‘arts for wellbeing’ Creative Hub

The extra funding means Independent Arts can add an afternoon session to their Monday Creative Cafe

1, November 2021·2 min read

Riboleau Studios: New creative space set up by artists in the heart of Ryde

There's an open evening this week, as well as two days at the weekend when you can pop along to see what's happening at this oasis of tranquility within the heart of Ryde

29, October 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight school children help create spectacular poppy display for Remembrance Sunday

Organised by the Isle of Wight branch of the Royal Marines Association, 23 schools took part, as well as the Shanklin Brownies and the Sandown women's sewing club

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