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‘Future Making – Creativity with Purpose’ theme at 2026 Isle of Wight Creative Industries Conference
The Isle of Wight Creative Industries Conference returns for a second edition on Tuesday 24th March 2026, bringing together freelancers, creative businesses and organisations for a full day of talks, workshops and networking at Building 41 in Cowes. The event runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm, is free to IW Creative Network members, and will be […]
Isle of Wight celebrates creative career opportunities during Future Creative Careers Week
Future Creative Careers Week returned to the Isle of Wight for its third consecutive year in 2026, with the programme bringing together schools and industry professionals to connect young people with creative career pathways. This year’s edition featured more than 80 workshops delivered by 36 professionals drawn from both on and off the Island, reaching […]
Isle of Wight artists clear their studios for popular Under the Bed Sale
The Under the Bed Sale IW returns to Quay Arts in Newport this week, offering art lovers the chance to snap up original works at affordable prices. More than 50 Island-based artists will sell pieces from their personal collections between 11th and 16th February 2026. The sale takes place in the main gallery at Quay […]
The Bays Town Conversation shifts focus to ‘Town of Culture’ bid
Creative Island will host its latest Town Conversation (The Bays) next month at Boojum & Snark (105 High Street, Sandown) on Monday 16th February from 6pm to 8pm. We originally planned the event as the final session exploring “improving our sense of belonging,” a theme that has emerged consistently across all six Town Conversations locations. […]
Strengthening community arts: Micro-grants available for Isle of Wight cultural initiatives
Creative Island has announced a major opportunity as part of CAN YOU HEAR US?, a six-week Island-wide celebration of culture taking place in Autumn 2026. Arts Council England is funding the programme, which will bring together communities across the Isle of Wight to showcase local creativity and cultural expression. Supporting local creative projectsThe CAN YOU […]
Discover Past Futures grant opportunities at upcoming drop-in session
If you are interested in applying for a Past Futures Heritage grant, join us for the drop-in session at the Wight Aviation Museum on Monday 24th November, between 10am-1pm. The session will give applicants a chance to meet some of the Past Futures core team: Sandy Ciccognani from IW Community Action’s Volunteer Centre will also […]
Centenary of James Dore: Celebrating the prolific Victorian and Edwardian photographer
A hundred years ago this month marks the centenary of the death of James Dore, one of the Island’s most prolific Victorian and Edwardian photographers. James Dore died on 25th November 1925 and left behind a remarkable photographic record of daily life and familiar landscapes around Sandown and the Bay area. More than a photographerJames […]
New public art commissions celebrate the Isle of Wight’s unique landscape
Landscape artists are being invited to apply for three new public art commissions that will celebrate and respond to the Isle of Wight National Landscape as part of a major cultural programme next year. Applications are open now via Curator Space, with the deadline set for midnight on Sunday 14th December 2025. A celebration of […]
Past Futures: Funding secured for six organisations – Round Two opens
Six Isle of Wight organisations have secured funding from The National Heritage Lottery Fund, to deliver projects that shine a light on the rich history of the Island. Ranging from capturing the lives of the people who worked in the Ronson Lighter factory in Newport to a new podcast series and publication which will explore […]