Future Creatives Careers Week sets new standards for career education
Three cheers to Claire Paul from the Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership, who last month delivered another hugely successful Future Creatives Careers Week. The event gave young people across the Island the opportunity to explore creative careers through free workshops, talks, and presentations. Record participation and expanding opportunitiesFuture Creatives Careers Week took place from […]
Museums
Brading Roman Villa Award-winning Visitor Centre and Museum offering a unique insight into Roman life in Britain, from beautifully preserved mosaic floors to an extensive collection of Roman archaeology. Carisbrooke Castle Museum Founded in 1898 by HRH Princess Beatrice, Queen Victoria’s youngest daughter and situated within the grounds of Carisbrooke Castle, the museum cares for an […]
Arts Organisations
Artswork Apprenticeships, Arts Award, Creative EnterpriseWorking 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 […]
Unique performance opportunity for contemporary dancers on the Isle of Wight
Artist Emma Critchley is inviting contemporary dancers and movement practitioners to take part in her latest film installation, Soundings. The piece will be exhibited at Quay Arts from 11th October to 19th December 2025 and includes a live solo performance element. Emma is looking for dancers based in the Isle of Wight or Hampshire to […]
Creatives urged to engage with UK government’s copyright and AI consultation
If you are an artist or photographer on the Isle of Wight make sure you respond to this UK government consultation on ‘Copyright and Artificial Intelligence’ (AI), before it closes on Tuesday 25th February. The consultation proposes a new copyright exception that would permit AI companies to train their models on copyrighted content without payment—unless […]
Isle of Wight shines at Portsmouth Music Awards with local talent and venue recognition
The Isle of Wight is making a strong impression at the latest Portsmouth Music Awards. Not only have talented artists from the Island been recognised, but a much-loved local music venue has also been shortlisted. Artists in the runningYoung indie rockers 5 Degrees North are in contention for Indie/Rock/Alternative/Metal Act of the Year. Former Islander […]
Over £40,000 raised at the successful Under The Bed Sale IW
Last week’s Under The Bed Sale IW was a huge success, with more than £40,000 raised in sales of artwork by Isle of Wight artists. More than 50 artists had their work on display for over a week at Quay Arts in Newport, attracting increased footfall from the previous year’s sale in Ryde. The annual […]
Department to showcase vision during Ryde’s upcoming Town Conversation
A new Town Conversation is set to take place in Ryde, bringing together creatives and cultural partners from across the Isle of Wight. The event will be held on Monday, 17th March, from 6pm to 7.30pm at Department, a soon-to-be-launched cultural venue in Ryde. A gathering for the creative communityCreative Island is continuing its commitment […]
Kashmir Fringe Festival returns to Newport for a weekend of free live music
The Kashmir Tent at Isle of Wight Festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts, the charity that sponsors and manages Quay Arts Centre. The Kashmir Fringe Festival aims to support that annual fundraiser by putting on a weekend of live music, community spirit and locally brewed ale. On […]
Funding available for young Island creatives: Deadline approaching for Mike Howley Trust Awards
Young creatives on the Isle of Wight have an opportunity to secure funding to develop their skills, with applications now open for the Mike Howley Trust awards. The deadline for applications is fast approaching, with submissions closing at midnight on Monday, 17th February. Support for a range of creative fieldsThe funding is available to creatives […]
