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The Isle of Wight has a rich history of incredible creative talent. Home to famous poets, writers and photographers in the Victorian age, the talent is still strong today.

From artists and photographers to poets, theatre groups, live music and more, there is always something cultural to report on or feature. If we’ve written about it, this is where you’ll find it.

19, July 2012·1 min read

‘Dear Tree’ Project On Display

Entries to the Dear Tree Project are now on display at Ryde Library, pop along before the 10th August. New entries still being accepted.

25, January 2012·1 min read

‘Dickens On An Island’ Goes On Sale Next Month

Island author Richard J Hutchings will be re-releasing his currently out-of-print book, 'Dickens On An Island' in celebration of Dickens' 200th birthday

Monkton Medal winners at the Monkton Awards 2021

9, November 2021·2 min read

‘Doers’ recognised for their efforts at Monkton Arts Awards Ceremony

The awards spanned across the ages and five different award categories. Well done to all involved

13, October 2020·1 min read

‘Dots for Pots’ aims to raise money to help those on low incomes grow their own fruit and veg next spring

The brainchild of Isle of Wight artist, Holly Maslen, the aim is to raise £500 by next spring to buy terracotta pots for those on low incomes who want to grow their own fruit, vegetables or anything else.

9, March 2011·1 min read

‘Eliminate: Archie Cookson’ Interview with Rob Holder (podcast)

We hope you can join us for this film premiere on Sunday night which OnTheWight is sponsoring

9, March 2022·2 min read

‘Eric and Ern’ comes to the Isle of Wight with uncanny portrayal of comedy legends: Book now for your journey down Memory Lane

This performance contains some of the first new writing in the style of Morecambe and Wise material in over 30 years, all given the families’ seal of approval