Nia Collins
I have worked in the arts and education for the past 20 years and am currently the Isle of Wight Music Hub Lead and the Strategic Planning and Programme Manager for Southampton Music Hub. I also have the privilege of chairing the Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership. I am passionate about the transformative power […]
Jacque Gazzard
I grew up on the Island, but then left for university and work both abroad and on the big Island. I advised on national and international brand and communications for voluntary organisations in the fields of arts, heritage, tourism and mental health. Since returning to the Island, I have held a few Governor and Trustee […]
Victoria Preston
I have lived on the Isle of Wight since 2014, having spent most of my professional life in Switzerland, working in investment management and as a curator and art collections advisor. I have held a variety of Trustee roles, as Vice President of Art for the World in Geneva, Treasurer of Aspex Visual Arts Trust […]
Jack Whitewood
Jack is the Creative and Development Director (Joint CEO) at Ventnor Exchange, an organisation he co-founded and whose projects include Ventnor Fringe, Brave Island and Ingram’s Yard. A graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama, has previously worked at Hampstead Theatre and site managed touring venues at festivals including Bestival and Shambala. […]
Jacqui Cusack
For many years I worked in the arts in London theatres (Young Vic, Institute of Contemporary Arts and the Royal Shakespeare Company), in PR, Marketing and Education, with a spell backstage in Wardrobe! I then moved sideways into the Design world, working in Finance and Project Management. On moving to Ryde in 1996, I began […]
West Wight
Creative Island is committed to convening a series of local conversations with the cultural community of each town on the Isle of Wight. The ambition is to speak about and listen to the particular challenges and opportunities that we all face, to explore collaborative opportunities, share information and network with others. One of the 6 […]
Town Conversations
A series of five place-based gatherings of the creative and cultural sectors on the Isle of Wight
Isle Create video project
A video project where you can hear from Isle of Wight creatives about their practice
Past Projects
Explore our past projects that highlight a range of cultural initiatives, including efforts to reconnect communities with local museums and galleries