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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.

20, March 2020·1 min read

Show Your Love for Quay Arts by making a donation or buying a gift voucher for future use

Quay Arts relies heavily on tickets sales, its cafe, shop and courses. With all those closed they need your support more than ever

girl lying on the floor and colouring in a drawing

1, July 2021·1 min read

Children’s poster competition aims to clean up dog mess problem

Children up to and including 16-years-old are invited to enter the comp and encouraged to use humour to convey the message

22, January 2016·2 min read

People’s Gallery: Space for new and established artists to open in Ryde

This new gallery space will open next month on Union Street in Ryde. Set up by Isle of Wight artist, Izi Evans, the gallery aims provide a space for new and established artists.

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.

14, April 2014·1 min read

Discover some of the best Isle of Wight contemporary crafts at MAKE or BREAK

There's going to be a fantastic range of contemporary crafts for sale at the MAKE or BREAK Fair this Friday and Saturday in Ryde.

19, March 2020·2 min read

Get creative and share your story: Competition devised with the novice in mind

The competition aptly named ‘Jot’ aims to encourage anyone from the Isle of Wight, with a story in their head, to express it and enter.

29, August 2023·2 min read

Grace’s Bakery and Brave Island’s design competition: Unveiling the winning label

Grace’s Bakery collaborates with Brave Island, celebrating young talent in a label design contest

6, November 2009·1 min read

The Graduate Show At Dimbola

One thing we always love going to are Graduate Shows from Universities. It’s a great place to get a sneak...

9, March 2023·1 min read

Create something special on the Island: Become Island Collection’s new Executive Director

The deadline is less than two weeks away, so if you think you could deliver what's required, start working on your application today

5, December 2022·3 min read

Merry and Bright event returns for 2022 – Bigger and brighter than ever

Merry and Bright, now in its third year, is a wonderful example of the whole community coming together to bring some festive cheer to Ryde town

28, January 2021·1 min read

Don’t forget Quay Arts AGM tonight

You’ll need to register your email address if you’d like to listen into the AGM on Zoom later today. Link within

Kathy Williams residency in Department window

13, July 2023·2 min read

Bus stop transformation: Kathy Williams’ innovative outside-in art installation

Kathy Williams engages Ryde's community in an outside-in art installation and receives a very different response compared to her work in Sandown

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