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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.

Person with camcorder in hand against a blue sky

18, December 2023·1 min read

Peter Cramp Awards set to recognise inspiring filmmakers in Ventnor: Picture the Music

Ventnor Arts Club plays host to a celebration of emerging Isle of Wight filmmakers with Picture the Music awards

A playful squirrel defies gravity, perched upside down on a tree trunk. Tallinn, Estonia by transly translation agency

18, December 2023·1 min read

Amateur photographers invited to capture red squirrels in ‘Through The Seasons’ competition

Amateur photographers can showcase red squirrels across seasons in national competition

Art exhibition on display at Mountbatten

18, December 2023·1 min read

Wight Aid Foundation supports community art exhibition at Hospice

Isle of Wight art that connected communities now displayed at Mountbatten

18, December 2023·3 min read

‘Project Projection’: Ryde students light up former church with digital art exhibition

Young artists dazzle Ryde with digital projections on historic church, funded by Hornpipe Guildhall Trust Portsmouth

Bonchurch Landslip landslide Dec 2023 Mike Collins

17, December 2023·1 min read

Bonchurch landslide evokes nostalgia and prompts poetic tribute from local Isle of Wight poet

Local poet reflects on Landslip's beauty following its closure due to landslide

Vintage christmas scene on the top of cake

15, December 2023·2 min read

Ventnor’s Christmas event promises a range of markets, live music and merriment this Saturday

Ventnor is open for business and looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the Island on Saturday. There's free parking in the Town Council's car parks too!