The Arts
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.
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Entries to the Dear Tree Project are now on display at Ryde Library, pop along before the 10th August. New entries still being accepted.
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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
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The awards spanned across the ages and five different award categories. Well done to all involved
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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.
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We hope you can join us for this film premiere on Sunday night which OnTheWight is sponsoring
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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
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London's O2 hosts a retrospective of 25 iconic years of Isle of Wight Festival
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A great cause (Age UK IW) for this latest fundraising concert by the Phoenix Choir who have so far raised over £20,000 for for deserving causes.
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The Foyer for the Island, in partnership with the Quay Arts Centre, recently successfully obtained funding from the Heritage Lottery...
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Isle of Wight Studio Glass, as well as taking part in the Isle of Pink campaign, will be holding an...
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Christmas carols by The Tritone Singers at The White Hart raise charity funds