Re:Box calls out for artists to exhibit in Ryde’s tiniest gallery
Re:Box, the Island’s smallest art gallery, located in a classic red phone box on Lind Street in Ryde, is inviting local artists to use the space for future exhibitions. The organisers are calling out to creatives who want to “think inside the box” and bring fresh ideas to this unique public art space. A literary […]
Free online webinar helps Isle of Wight educators connect curriculum with nature recovery
Teachers across the Isle of Wight are being invited to discover how their schools can play an active role in restoring the Island’s natural environment. A free online event, the Island Nature Online Webinar for Schools, will take place on Tuesday 4th November 2025 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm. To register for this Continuing Professional Development […]
Bay Visions initiative supports local artists with mural commissions across the Shanklin, Lake and Sandown Bay Area
Building the Bay, the community-led initiative driving regeneration across Sandown, Lake, and Shanklin, has launched Bay Visions: Outdoor Mural Commissions. The new programme will award nine grants of £1,000 each to support the creation of large-scale painted murals across the Bay Area. Bringing colour and creativity to public spacesThe commissions will be evenly distributed across […]
Isle of Wight Book Awards celebrate literary talent at annual prize-giving lunch
It’s a week of award-giving on the Isle of Wight! On Tuesday, the annual Isle of Wight Book Awards opened the Island’s Literary Festival this week with a prize-giving lunch at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes. The 2025 Awards welcomed any book published in 2024 that was either set on or about the Isle […]
Brave Island’s Isle of Wight Young Artist Award winners announced
Congratulations are in order for a group of 14 to 25-year-old Isle of Wight artists whose work now fills the Clayden Gallery at Quay Arts in Newport. The exhibition forms part of the Brave Island Isle of Wight Young Artist Award and gives visitors the chance to see the creativity of many talented young Islanders. […]
Ventnor Exchange secures £20,000 from National Rural Funding Programme
Ventnor Exchange has secured £20,000 from a national funding initiative aimed at strengthening rural communities across Britain. The Isle of Wight organisation was one of eight across the UK to benefit from the Royal Countryside Fund’s latest grant distribution, which totalled £194,538. The UK-wide charity works alongside farming families and rural communities to provide essential […]
Isle of Wight Poet Laureate Programme set to launch in January 2026: Get involved
The Isle of Wight stands on the brink of creating its own literary legacy with the launch of a groundbreaking Poet Laureate Programme. Organisers have announced that the initiative will launch in January 2026, marking a significant cultural milestone for the Island community. The programme promises to celebrate poetry, creativity, and local voices through a […]
Isle of Wight Young Artist Award opens applications for another year
The Brave Island Isle of Wight Young Artist Award returns with renewed ambition, offering emerging creatives another chance to showcase their work on the Island’s cultural stage. Building on the momentum from previous years, the competition continues to establish itself as a vital platform for young artistic talent. Brave Island has joined forces with Quay […]
Quay Arts announces winners of 2025 ‘SOFT’ Exhibition
The Isle of Wight’s largest arts centre, Quay Arts, has revealed the winners of its highly anticipated 2025 Biennial OPEN Exhibition ‘SOFT’, with Island artist Joshua Raffell claiming first prize and Zixiang Zhang securing second place. The competition showcases emerging and established artists exploring themes of tenderness, vulnerability and tactile experience. Interactive installation takes top […]
Join the CEP networking meeting for cultural education opportunities
The Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership (CEP) prepares to launch its new academic year with a crucial networking event later this month. The first CEP meeting of the academic year takes place on Tuesday 30th September at Quay Arts Centre in Newport. Bringing together Island voicesCultural partners are invited to join the gathering from […]