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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.

Tall Lighthouse designed by Jess Perrin and small lighthouse designed by Kezia Hoffman

10, October 2023·1 min read

Light the South: A call for artists to illuminate Southampton and Cowes: £1,000 prize

Light the South invites artistic submissions for Lighthouse sculptures to brighten Southampton and Cowes next summer

9, July 2009·1 min read

David Suff: Works on Paper

Make sure you check out this new exhibition coming to Dimbola at the end of the summer.

15, October 2022·2 min read

Friends of Appley declare 2022 Appley Day another great success (photos)

Friends of Appley said the support from the local community was brilliant and it was great to see so many people enjoying the beautiful green space

15, February 2019·2 min read

Isle Create shine a light beautifully on Isle of Wight’s creative talent

The guys at Skinny Mammoth Media have created a series of beautifully shot, thought provoking short films, shining a light on the Isle of Wight's diverse and inspirational creative talent.

4, April 2021·1 min read

Kid’s Easter colouring pack highlights ‘then and now’ in Newport

Once your kids have eaten their Easter eggs here's a colouring activity that will help them think about how the county town has changed

5, September 2019·2 min read

Dmitri Galitzine’s film ‘Back and Forth’ explores connection to town, island and ferry for Lift the Lid on Island Culture

Dmitri Galitzine's film titled Back and Forth is the third of four art commissions on the Isle of Wight as part of the Lift the Lid on Island Culture project. Don't miss it 13th September to 5th October.

10, January 2012·1 min read

Ventnor Fringe Festival 2012: Applications Now Open

Applications are now being accepted for artists, musicians, comedians etc to play at this year's Ventnor Fringe Festival.

13, December 2017·1 min read

THEM 2 fill art_house_life with Xmas cheer and laughter for DementiaUK

The ‘furiously fabulous females aka THEM 2’ performed their quirky mix of poetry, prose and anecdotes in aid of Dementia UK last weekend in Ventnor.

Ventnor Exchange exterior with blue walls

16, September 2021·4 min read

Isle of Wight given ‘Priority Place’ status by Arts Council England

The Isle of Wight being selected as a 'Priority Place' status means a growth in cultural investment from the Arts Council and complements IWC's fresh focus on culture as a major driver for regeneration

19, June 2013·1 min read

See Sophie Abbott’s artwork at Hillside Bistro

Meet the artist and see her latest work in display in Ventnor.

Things Thoughtful - snippets from Isle of Wight Times

8, February 2021·1 min read

Things Thoughtful: Wild and often whacky snippets of wisdom printed in the Isle of Wight Times

Boojum and Snark's latest art commission is coming along well with Lauren Fry at the helm. See an update within

20, January 2017·1 min read

Joanna Kori’s Future reCollections: Don’t miss installation

Isle of Wight artist, Joanna Kori, will be presenting her latest exhibition at Quay Arts tomorrow (Saturday 21st January ) between 1-3pm. It looks amazing, do pop along.

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