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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.

13, June 2012·1 min read

Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week Junior Art Competition Launched

Chance you budding young creative sailors to design an artwork for Cowes Week and will VIP hospitality (not to mention £1,000 for their sailing club)

20, July 2020·3 min read

Acclaimed ceramicist Matthew Chambers donates sculpture to Love Quay scheme

Buy your tokens and be in with a chance of owning this very special sculpture by Matthew Chambers, developing on influences by the great Barbara Hepworth

Extinction Rebellion protesters holding up red hands

31, October 2019·1 min read

Act now to have your work included in the ‘Undecided Earth’ art exhibition

Original art, Letters to the Earth and Climate Emergency placards are welcome as part of the Undecided Earth exhibition opening later this week

6, December 2023·1 min read

Ad Astra exhibition takes flight at Quay Arts with stunning kinetic creations from Shademakers

Shademakers UK's Ad Astra exhibition soars with flight-themed costumes at Quay Arts from this weekend

5, September 2013·1 min read

Adam Harvey shortlisted for prestigious art prize

Adam will find out in a couple of weeks time whether he has been chosen as the winner of the prize which would see him bagging over £8,000. Fingers crossed!

AI generated image based on Escher style

19, July 2024·4 min read

AI in the hands of artists: Discover lens-based media and AI art at art_house_life’s exclusive exhibition

Poetry, photography, artist talks, and a panel discussion about AI in the hands of artists - all on offer at art_house_life at 35 Madeira Road during Ventnor Fringe. Book your free ticket now

All Colours Sam statue on Sandown seafront

13, September 2024·3 min read

All Colours Sam: Listen to Dave, maker of the 8ft Sandown Clown he’s gifting to the Isle of Wight (podcast)

It's a wide-ranging conversation where we cover 'Sam the Sandown Clown'; what modern folklore is all about and much more. See All Colours Sam at Sandown Airport cafe

21, July 2009·1 min read

All Fired Up

All Fired Up sits alongside Through the Fire by Neil Tregear and Molly Attrill.

8, November 2013·1 min read

All welcome to Afghanistan: People of the Conflict exhibition

Visit the exhibition daily between 12-2pm or the evening preview event on Saturday 16th November between 6pm-8pm.

13, May 2016·1 min read

All welcome to launch of new music-related art exhibition

Head to the opening of this exhibition at Quay Arts on Saturday and hear Mark Lotterman and Paul Armfield perform a taster to their evening performance

10, September 2013·1 min read

All welcome to live showcase of talent at Quay Arts autumn season launch

This coming Friday, Quay Arts centre in Newport will be welcoming Islanders to the launch of their autumn season of events.

8, July 2018·2 min read

All welcome to Open Studio 2018 with Isle of Wight artists Carol Ann and Guy Eades

Meet artists, Carol Ann and Guy Eades, who'll be opening their studio on 14th-15th July and 21st–22nd July. Carol Ann will also open on weekdays between 15th-20th July between 10am – 5pm each day.

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