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The Vectis Decorative and Fine Arts Society lecture at Quay Arts on Thursday is your chance to learn more about the 19th century artist, James Whistler.
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.
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Quay Arts is now entirely self-financed. The Art of Food & live Art Auction charity event will help to raise much-needed funds to continue to support the amazing IW artistic talent.
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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.
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Quay Arts seeks artist for exciting visual arts commission as part of Generation ART: Young Artists on Tour touring exhibition this spring.
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The lecture by Frank Woodgate - “Everything is art, Everything is Politics” - examines the provocative and often beautiful work of the Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.
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David Bowie gave both his first and last UK performance on the Isle of Wight and also spent time in Ventnor in the mid-60s playing at the Ventnor Winter Gardens.
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We can't wait to see all 365 of Holly Maslen's illustrated Haikus. Her exhibition opens at Ventnor Exchange next week. It runs from Friday to Sunday so make sure you don't miss it.
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If you won a bid, you need to pay asap or your artwork will be put back up for sale. Wight Trash are happy to store your item, but you need to pay (through the BAA Website) by the end of Saturday.
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A long-time active member, Isle of Wight artist, Martin Swan, has been elected to the role of Vice President at the Royal Society of Marine Artists. Well done Martin.
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Isle of Wight artist, Joanne Hummel-Newell, needs your vote to help her win the Shoosmiths People's Choice Prize.
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See the work in person for one night only at the launch of the month-long Big Art Auction. There's some stunning pieces that have been donated from as far away as the United States.
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Make sure you head down to the launch of the second Ventnor Skatepark Big Art Auction on 7th November to see the artworks in person. You'll then be able to bid over the following month for your favourites.
