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 […]
Explore, experiment, expand: Funding tiers for immersive arts on the Isle of Wight
Artists across the Isle of Wight now have access to significant new funding opportunities designed specifically for immersive technology projects. The Immersive Arts Funding programme has launched with three distinct tiers of support, each tailored to different stages of artistic development and project ambition. Supporting early-stage innovationThe Explore strand provides £5,000 grants for artists taking […]
Isle of Wight opens doors to musical heritage at new Newport museum
A dedicated museum celebrating the Isle of Wight’s rich musical legacy has welcomed its first visitors in Newport. The Wight Music Experience showcases thousands of exhibits that chronicle the Island’s musical journey, spanning from historic festivals to contemporary chart successes including Wet Leg and Coach Party. Historic festival legacy lives onRay Foulk, co-promoter of the […]
Islanders invited to contribute to Isle of Wight’s global biosphere showcase
The Isle of Wight Biosphere will take its place on the world stage at an upcoming international gathering in China. International coordinator, Sally Chaucer, will represent the Island at the fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves in Hangzhou. A decade in the makingThe congress brings together representatives from 748 biosphere reserves spanning 134 countries worldwide. […]
Ventnor Fringe Festival launches new Guarantee Fund to secure future
Ventnor Fringe Festival organisers have announced a new Guarantee Fund, following a record-breaking 15th edition of the festival. This year saw nearly 13,000 tickets sold, a 7.5% increase on 2024, alongside more than 100 free events. The week-long celebration brought an estimated £500,000 boost to the local economy, with the wider impact of the organisation […]