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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Over the coming months there are a whole host of events under the Ryde Arts banner taking place in this gorgeous Georgian town. The official launch takes place on Saturday morning to live harp music and the culmination of many art workshops.
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Knowing the number of talented writers on the Island, we expect this will be a popular event. Make sure you put it in the diary if you love story-telling.
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Visit the exhibition daily between 12-2pm or the evening preview event on Saturday 16th November between 6pm-8pm.
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Island entertainer, poet and master of ceremonies, Coco P, welcomes you all to his book launch on Wednesday in Ryde.
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Come along to the afternoon recital and help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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The event has been held online for the last two years, so all involved are excited to be back in person to hear the winning stories read by celebrities and live entertainment at this festive ceremony taking place next week
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Pop along on Open Day to meet this friendly group and find out more about the only photographic group in Ryde
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If you're a lover of poetry, whether it's creating your own or listening to others, this event taking place at Ryde Library on 21st February should be of interest.
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Head to the opening of this exhibition at Quay Arts on Saturday and hear Mark Lotterman and Paul Armfield perform a taster to their evening performance
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This coming Friday, Quay Arts centre in Newport will be welcoming Islanders to the launch of their autumn season of events.
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Meet artists, Carol Ann and Guy Eades, who'll be opening their studio on 14th-15th July and 21st–22nd July. Carol Ann will also open on weekdays between 15th-20th July between 10am – 5pm each day.