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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.

Decorated windows at Cowes Enterprise College

18, November 2022·1 min read

Students work with Isle of Wight artist to create biosphere inspired artworks

Liz Cooke has been the artist in residence at Cowes Enterprise College as part of the Creative Biosphere Project

26, November 2012·1 min read

Pop-up gallery aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse

The Isle of Wight joins an international campaign to end violence against women and girls

Selection of images from a place to call home exhibition

21, September 2021·2 min read

A Place to Call Home: Exhibition explores place and culture during Lockdown

Don't miss out on visiting this latest exhibition in the Clayden Gallery at Quay Arts Centre in Newport

5, May 2016·1 min read

Holland: Nine stories, told by dozens of people

How lucky are we? The Quay Arts exhibition showcases works by some of the most celebrated upcoming artists from the Netherlands, all on our doorstep until July.

stuart robinson - byzantium images exhibition

23, December 2019·1 min read

Images of Byzantium: Don’t miss the stunning gilded iconography at Monkton Arts

This exhibition and illustrated talk by Isle of Wight artist, Stuart Robinson, features a large fully-gilded 18th century Moscow-prototype of the crucifixion

17, March 2023·1 min read

From physical to social movement: Isle of Wight’s PEACH art exhibition explores it all

The exhibition by young Isle of Wight artists, explores the theme of movement and runs from this Saturday at Quay Arts

10, December 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight artist wins Jeff Lowe Sculpture Prize

The prize-giving took place in the packed Cello Factory in London. Pop in to see the works if you're near the area

At Sewing Memories exhibition showing the messages on the sewing machinea

21, November 2019·1 min read

Innovative exhibition piece shares Isle of Wight ‘Sewing Memories’ from the over 85s

There are just three days to see this innovative exhibition piece that shares the sewing memories of over 85-year-olds via a Raspberry Pi and vintage Singer sewing machine

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

14, March 2017·3 min read

Isle of Wight artist Shaping the Bay with his fantastic fossil murals

This excellent initiative has seen Sandown become transformed over the last few weeks - not only brightening up derelict buildings but also educating residents on the wonderful creatures that used to live in the Bay.

David Lindsay and Brian Marriott Independent Arts Trustees

11, September 2020·2 min read

Two new Isle of Wight trustees for Independent Arts charity

David and Brian's combined skills and experience, as well as their knowledge of the Isle of Wight community, will be a real asset to Independent Arts

Ventnor Fringe performer on the bandstand in the park July 2021 by Julian Winslow

28, February 2023·1 min read

Join The Island Collection in developing a Cultural Strategy for the Isle of Wight

The Island Collection seeks feedback on their draft Cultural Strategy to develop the benefits of culture and creativity for communities on the Isle of Wight

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