·2 min read
Fifty postcards donated to the Pop-up Postcard project were sold, raising over £600 for the Hospice. The remaining postcards can be seen at the Bluer Fox Gallery in Rude until 26th November.
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.
·1 min read
There's a huge variety of artwork in the third Big Art Auction. You have until 2nd December to get your bids in online. Perfect timing for Christmas shopping.
·1 min read
Ever wanted to understand the hidden messages concealed within Hans Holbein’s ‘The Ambassadors’? Now's your chance as British Museum lecturer, Anthony Russell, reveals all.
·1 min read
View the personal collection of Steve Double at the ‘Full Circle Exhibition Space’, St Mary’s Hospital in Newport.
·1 min read
If you have a piece of work you can donate, please drop it off in Ryde or Ventnor in the next week so it can be added to the auction site in time.
·1 min read
Sarah Deere-Jones will be using both her restored Regency pedal harp and her Harp-Lute to perform the music of some forgotten 19th century harp composers at the Vectis Decorative & Fine Art Society lecture next week.
·1 min read
The first two Big Art Auctions were really successful and a great way to raise funds and awareness for the campaign, so we expect the third to be just as good. Artists are invited to donate works of art.
·3 min read
On World Mental Health Day and in Celebrating Age Month, Isle of Wight author, Michael Lilley, announces the launch of Papa Owl and Rocket the Dog’s Big Flying Adventure.
·1 min read
The new season of events at Quay Arts in Newport is fantastic and offers something for everyone, whatever your taste in music, art, film and comedy.
·1 min read
Isle of Wight-based artists, Charles Inge, has been presented with the Winsor & Newton Oil Prize for his painting inspired by a Ventnor beach hut.
·2 min read
There are over 70 postcard-sized pieces of original artwork going on display to celebrate Isle of Wight Day, in an exhibition at the Blue Fox Gallery in Ryde to support Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
·1 min read
The 'Art Cares' exhibition (20th - 25th September) will showcase original work from a dozen or so artists who will be donating one original piece of work for a silent auction in aid of the Hospice.
