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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.

Montage of images including two lads with filming equipment, portrait of Pete Higgin and close up of a DJ spinning vinyl

18, January 2022·2 min read

Brave Island: New opportunities for young Islanders to experience working in the creative industries (updated)

The latest batch of opportunities includes a chat with a theatre maker, a chance to have your work exhibited, learn to DJ or produce music and find out more about writing, directing or producing films

13, April 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s hidden gem: Unveiling Independent Arts’ 35-year legacy of art and wellbeing

Celebrating 35 years, Independent Arts uplifts vulnerable Islanders with transformative arts projects and creative workshops

24, October 2012·1 min read

Rodian at Hillside Bistro this weekend

There's a fantastic opportunity to meet Danish artist Flemming Rodian at the end of this week in Ventnor.

12, August 2019·1 min read

Latest comic in Commando series set on the Isle of Wight

You can meet the writer this Saturday from midday at Heroes Comic Shop in Newport when he'll be signing copies of Radar Raiders.

5, August 2016·1 min read

Blank canvas builds Hospice emblem at People’s Gallery

Over £130 was raised for the Hospice and a multi-collaborative artwork created by members of the public during Open Studios.

Isle of Wight Monolith by Barrie Robinson

8, December 2020·1 min read

Creator of Isle of Wight mirrored ‘monolith’ shatters the mystery

Well done to the designer for creating such a buzz with his mirrored 'monolith'. We kind of wish he'd held out a bit longer though, it's been fun trying to guess who was responsible

6, September 2024·4 min read

The Ryde Art Collective offers an artistic window into the Benedictine way of life at Quarr Abbey

Multi-site exhibition by The Ryde Art Collective celebrates Quarr Abbey's heritage

22, July 2020·4 min read

Ormiston Academies Trust marks ten years with launch of National Summer Arts Competition

The two-month competition invites students to respond to the core Ormiston Academies Trust values of “anyone can excel; enjoy the challenge; share what is best and be inclusive”

23, June 2014·1 min read

Don’t miss your chance to exhib at Dimbola’s Tea Room Gallery

You'll need to act quickly if you want a chance to exhibit in the Dimbola tearoom. Applications need to be in by 5pm on Friday 27th June 2014.

30, March 2012·1 min read

Free Art Fridays Returns With More Art Up For Grabs

Another Friday and another Free Art Friday on the Isle of Wight. Pieces out this week by Emma Powell, Rohan Barton, Vanessa Wayne, Fiona Crouch and Anthony Joyce.

18, May 2022·1 min read

See eclectic selection of artists’ work at Ventnor Artists Collective Summer Exhibition

The exhibition runs from 1st to 7th June in Ventnor. The hand-painted seed pods by Stephanie Head are particularly beautiful

16, July 2018·4 min read

Binnel Studios Summer Exhibition: Meet this wonderful collection of unique artists

The August bank holiday weekend brings with it a chance to meet seven of the most talented and highly-accomplished artists on the Isle of Wight, in the wonderful depths of beautiful St Lawrence.

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