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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.

6, November 2025·3 min read

Artists sought for Isle of Wight public art commissions with £36,000 funding up for grabs

Isle of Wight National Landscape launches art commissions to engage local communities creatively

31, October 2025·1 min read

Sarah Stuart exhibits new coastal artwork at Quarr Abbey Gallery

Sarah Stuart showcases a new collection inspired by the Isle of Wight coast

Montage of Jeff Dyson and Steve Baxter's work

20, October 2025·2 min read

Isle of Wight artists showcase work during Portsmouth Open Studios event

Isle of Wight artists exhibit their transformative works at Portsmouth Open Studios this weekend

16, October 2025·1 min read

Exhibition by artist Steve Rushton features talks and performance on art’s meaning

Savour thought-provoking art and discussions at Steve Rushton's latest exhibition

Megan presenting Luca Frankland his Isle of Wight Young Arts Award

10, October 2025·4 min read

Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2025 exhibition launches: Winners revealed

The winners have been revealed! However, all the work in the gallery is of outstanding quality and well worth the visit

Man up a ladder painting a mural on a wall

2, October 2025·1 min read

£1,000 mural commissions announced as part of Building the Bay regeneration project (updated)

Bay Visions initiative announces mural commissions to celebrate community identity and creativity. Nine £1,000 commissions available

Charcoal drawing of a dramatic night scene with a woman holding a baby and lots of people crammed around her

25, September 2025·2 min read

Ryde Art Collective launches Re-collections exhibition, showcasing contemporary artists’ memories

Ryde Art Collective's Re-collections exhibition explores memory through contemporary artistic practices

Loo decorated like a Harley Davidson motorbike

23, September 2025·2 min read

Unique artist-decorated toilets up for auction to raise funds for Mountbatten

Unique artist-decorated toilets are up for auction to support Mountbatten Hospice

Two young women learning how to throw pottery on a potters wheel

16, September 2025·1 min read

Free opportunities available for Isle of Wight youth: apply to Brave Island now

If you know someone who is aged 14 to 25, make sure they know about Brave Island's free opportunities

Opening of the Brave Island Artist of the Year Award exhibition at Quay Arts - with people looking at the artworks

10, September 2025·2 min read

Quay Arts to host Brave Island Young Artist Award exhibition showcasing local talent

Young artists have until 22nd September to enter the Isle of Wight Young Artist Award

Jashua's artwork alongside Zixiang's in the Qua Atys Gallery

10, September 2025·2 min read

Quay Arts announces winners of 2025 Biennial OPEN Exhibition ‘SOFT’ awards

Quay Arts celebrates artistic talent with 2025 OPEN Exhibition awards and future exhibitions

A and P Lauchlan with their new Book, Toys At Night

9, September 2025·1 min read

New book combines illustration and storytelling to support Mountbatten and Ukraine

New children's book features art by Anya Lauchlan and helps fund hospice care

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