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.
·3 min read
Filming took place in Freshwater and Ventnor with women in the top four roles; writer, director, producer and actor
·1 min read
As the events diary is still down, thought I’d mention that tomorrow at the Quay Arts Centre you can give...
·1 min read
The work draws inspiration from the historical Dazzle camouflage and its relationship to the Island's maritime heritage
·2 min read
On Saturday afternoon, we popped along to the opening of Matthew Chamber’s new show in the Rope Store at Quay...
·1 min read
Island storytellers celebrate the bicentenary of Edward Lear at storytelling session on Saturday in Brighstone.
·1 min read
Fire and plague hit Newport! Samuel Pepys? ….His Diary! ….His World!! ….His Women!!! How do you think his wife felt?...
·2 min read
Following his hugely successful gig in 2007 at Ryde Theatre, Errol Linton returns to the Wight in March, this time...
·1 min read
Coming up later this week on the blog … more details about the Ventnor Brewery Christmas Fayre (big party and...
·1 min read
It's always great to have commentary from the artist when taking a first look at an exhibition. Get the inside on Nick Martin's latest work, exhibiting at the Rope Store Gallery until 23rd May, from this OnTheWight video.
·4 min read
Cowes Fringe Festival dazzles again with eclectic performances and renowned artists