13 more heritage stories will come to light through the Past Futures Fund
Creative Island and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) are proud to announce the 13 community organisations selected for the second round of Past Futures today. This heritage fund, made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, provides vital investment to celebrate, archive, and share the everyday stories and unique traditions that […]
Young people take centre stage in powerful short films with Listen Up!
Artswork, the charity that empowers children and young people through creativity, has released two powerful short films co-created by young people on the Isle of Wight, working with professional filmmaker Bruce Webb. The films are the first in a series of youth-led films entitled LISTEN UP!, made by Artswork as part of Creative Island’s CAN […]
We’re commissioning an artist for the Island’s smallest art gallery. Could it be you?
We are inviting artists to submit a short Expression of Interest for an upcoming installation in the Re:Box public art space in Ryde as part of CAN YOU HEAR US?, the six-week celebration of creativity and culture taking place across the Isle of Wight from the 11th September to the 24th October 2026. For more […]
[CLOSED] We’re hiring for an Admin and Communications Assistant!
Please note that applications for this role are now closed. Thank you. Creative Island is looking for an part-time, temporary administrator and communications assistant to help support the organisation through a busy period with the delivery of CAN YOU HEAR US? To download a short project description, please click here. Position: Administration and Communications Assistant (P/time […]
Following the Flower Trails
As part of CAN YOU HEAR US?, our six-week celebration of creativity and culture taking place across the Island this autumn, exciting free activity is already happening from our energetic Micro-Grant community which you can be a part of. This week we have a spotlight focus on Island CraftWorks based in Ryde. The first workshop […]
The Duke of Edinburgh welcomed to experience the Isle of Wight’s creative and cultural scene
On April 16th 2026, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh spent the day exploring the varied landscape of cultural and creative activities across the Isle of Wight. The visit offered a window into how creativity, culture, heritage, and education are woven and celebrated into everyday life. His Royal Highness met with our partners from CAN YOU […]
Say hello to our Leadership Programme cohort!
As part of CAN YOU HEAR US?, our six-week celebration of creativity and culture taking place across the Island this autumn, we are supporting 12 individuals through a fully funded Cultural Leadership Programme. We are pleased to announce our cohort: This cohort brings together a diverse range of perspectives from across the creative, heritage, environmental, […]
Over 60 creatives attend the 2026 IW Creative Conference
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s IW Creative Industries Conference on 24th March 2026 – whether you were in the room at Building 41 or tuning in via the live stream. It was a brilliant day of honest conversation, practical insight and shared thinking about what it means to […]
Arts Council England backs ambitious Isle of Wight programme connecting artists, schools and communities
Creative Island, the Cultural Development Agency for the Isle of Wight, is delighted to announce the programme for CAN YOU HEAR US? a six-week Island-wide celebration of creativity and culture, supported by Arts Council England’s Place Partnership Fund and taking place between 11th September and 24th October 2026. Featuring film, craft, public art, music, theatre, […]
Artist Announcement for ‘Landed’
Creative Island and the Isle of Wight National Landscape are pleased to announce Trudie Wilson, Laura Hathaway and Hector MacInnes as the commissioned artists for Landed, part of CAN YOU HEAR US? a celebration of creativity and culture taking place in Autumn this year. We’re excited to be collaborating with the Isle of Wight National Landscape on this project, to […]