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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.

Badgers Day Out brushing teeth - Howard Hardiman

2, October 2014·1 min read

Take Badger for a Day Out around the Isle of Wight with new online game

Howard Hardiman's free online game is now live. Why not take Badger for a day out on the Isle of Wight?

20, November 2019·1 min read

Double exhibition opening at Isle of Wight’s Quay Arts Centre

All are invited to the twin exhibition launch event at Quay Arts, where works from 40 Island Artists will be on display plus artefacts from the Isle of Wight Natural History and Archaeological Society

Young people from Independent Art project in Sandown Oct 2022

27, November 2022·2 min read

Isle of Wight charity Independent Arts wants your help to raise £3,000 for young people in a week

In order to access the £3,000 Independent Arts have in the matching pot, they need to raise £3,000 in online donations in one week

PLANK james jarvis and ged wells at quay arts 640

8, April 2019·3 min read

Don’t miss PLANK: Skateboarding-inspired exhibition by James Jarvis and Ged Wells

You have until the end of the month to pop over to Quay Arts in Newport to catch the latest exhibition by James Jarvis and Ged Wells. If you're a fan of skateboarding, PLANK is a must-see exhibition.

29, March 2012·1 min read

Peter Wright Retrospective At Quay Arts

Two weeks left to catch Peter Wright's retrospective at Quay Arts.

izzy Kori sculptures and Steve Baxter sculpture

23, September 2023·1 min read

Quay Arts reveals winners of the 2023 OPEN Prize

Quay Arts unveils 2023 OPEN Prize winners, honouring the artistic brilliance of two Isle of Wight arists

6, November 2012·1 min read

Spooky mural entertains all who pass through Upper Ventnor

Anne comes up trumps again with another great mural

23, August 2024·2 min read

Isle of Wight artists: Boost your Open Studios event with OnTheWight promotion

Isle of Wight artists can still grab OnTheWight promotional packages for Open Studios events

22, September 2011·1 min read

Mystery and Imagination At Seaview Art Gallery

Your chance to see work of sixth form students work in a gallery setting. All for sale, commission free.

14, March 2012·1 min read

Coppins Bridge Artwork To Change With The Seasons

Coppins Bridge sculpture will change this week as the pods start to flower.

23, April 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss the ‘Coast’ exhibition in Cowes next week

Why not take a wander down Bath Road in Cowes next week and enjoy the works by these four talented artists.

22, July 2020·4 min read

Ormiston Academies Trust marks ten years with launch of National Summer Arts Competition

The two-month competition invites students to respond to the core Ormiston Academies Trust values of “anyone can excel; enjoy the challenge; share what is best and be inclusive”

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