Giant seagulls at Ventnor Fringe

Arts Organisations

Artswork

Apprenticeships, Arts Award, Creative Enterprise
Working with education settings and arts and cultural organisations in the city to empower children and young people through arts and culture. 

Independent Arts

An Isle of Wight charity using the arts to improve wellbeing, quality of life and to reduce social isolation. Working with all ages in the community and schools.

  • Find out more by visiting the Independent Arts website
  • Contact by calling (01983) 822437

Isle of Wight Music Hub

Isle of Wight Music Hub is putting music at the heart of vibrant school and Island communities. The hub is building a strong partnership of schools and cultural organisations, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn a musical instrument.

New Carnival

New Carnival use Carnival and celebratory arts to engage people and communities, helping them to achieve their creative potential through the production of stunning outdoor events.

Platform One

Platform One offers high-quality education for young musicians and fashion creatives on the Isle of Wight.

Quay Arts

The Quay Arts offer a wide programme of art and performance in their gallery and theatre spaces and work with schools and the community offering workshops and experiences.

Shademakers

Shademakers create and work with ‘Dancing Sculptures’ to conceive, conduct and curate project work to provide spectacular shows. They also offer training and support in a variety of areas related to carnival arts.

Ventnor Exchange

Ventnor Exchange bring together visionary artists to inspire, nurture, provoke and entertain. They are also responsible for Brave Island, a creative network for young people on the Island; providing mentoring, funding and training for young people interested in the creative industries.