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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.

27, June 2016·1 min read

Still got your EU Referendum Poll Card? See what it could become

If you still have your EU Referendum Poll Card, Isle of Wight artist, Rachael Berry would love to have it for a series of small paintings she's doing. Can you help?

25, June 2016·1 min read

Ryde Arts Festival 2016 in full swing – what will you see?

Today (Saturday) offers a great range of events taking place as part of the 2016 Ryde Arts Festival.

18, June 2016·2 min read

Paul Armfield shares his hopes and aspirations for Quay Arts

The new man at the helm of Quay Arts sets out his hopes and aims for the Isle of Wight's only arts centre. Exciting times are ahead for the Quay and we can't wait to see what the next six months bring.

9, June 2016·3 min read

Ryde Arts Festival 2016: Ten days of art, poetry, music and much more

The 2016 Ryde Arts Festival (23rd June to 3rd July) promises ten days of wonderful art, live music, poetry, comedy, puppetry and much, much more. Make sure you check out what's on with our handy guide.

7, June 2016·1 min read

Inspire your kids during Children’s Art Week with the help of Quay Arts

Quay Arts delivers once again, offering not one, but two opportunities to inspire your kids over the next couple of weeks as part of Children’s Art Week. Both events are free and should be great fun.

2, June 2016·1 min read

Quay Arts celebrates 40 years

Don't miss the We Are 40! exhibition at Quay Arts celebrating 40 years of the excellent arts centre in Newport. It runs until 25th June.

31, May 2016·1 min read

Ryde art gallery, Blue Fox: Discover art and handmade gifts by local artists

The Blue Fox Art Gallery in Ryde features work by local artists, including handmade gifts; ceramics; fused glass; textiles; jewellery and designer homeware. There'll also be printmaking workshops on offer in the near future.

23, May 2016·1 min read

Quay Arts Centre announce new man at the helm

We reckon it's a great choice and look forward to exciting times ahead.

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

Discovery and Proof of the True Cross, c1460,

13, May 2016·1 min read

Learn about ‘Cool Painting’ the art of Piero della Francesca

Head to Quay Arts on Thursday 19th May to find out more about Learn about the art of Piero della Francesca, 15th Century Italian painter.

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.

5, May 2016·3 min read

Isle of Wight artists share their latest ‘Brush Strokes’

These five artists share their latest works at the Island Brush Strokes exhibition in Ryde later this month. Pop along and take a look.

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