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A project aimed at encouraging residents to find out more about the arts and culture on the Isle of Wight announces their public artist commission for Newport, East Cowes and Totland.
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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Major award-winning classics, little known gems, comedies, dramas, thrillers and animation are all brought together in this celebratory series starting on Tuesday night
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Word reached us last night that Island band, Me and My Sister well known on the music scene over the...
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'Merry and Bright' brings a festive showcase of Ryde's talent and activities
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Fantastic new exhibition at Dimbola Museum and Galleries atm, bringing together three great oceanic photographers to celebrate the way we interact with our great British coastline.
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Ventnor's WWII role highlighted in 80th D-Day anniversary commemoration this June
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From Beyonce’s Halo, to Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of Hell, to Haydn’s The Heavens Are Telling, tickets are available to book now for this Heaven and Hell themed concert by Medina Community Choir
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You can buy your copy of the latest Papa Owl book written by Michael Lilley and illustrated by Helen Stiles, whilst taking part in a rocket-making activity at the Youth Zone of the Isle of Wight Literary Festival.
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If you have children or grandchildren that are interested in filmmaking check out this podcast with Stephen Izatt from Ventnor Arts Club
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Kathy Williams pushes boundaries of painting at Ventnor Fringe's new installation. Listen to our conversation with Kathy in the lead up to the event
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Andrea Muendelein’s early Polaroid work explores her engagement with portraiture and painting during her time at Central Saint Martins College of Art between 2003 and 2005
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All are welcome to the Exhibition Preview on Friday 17th July to meet Julian and Steve as well as some of the subject of the exhibition (including yours truly). If you can't make it along, the exhibition runs until 4th October 2015.
