Sarah Chatwin
I am delighted to be able to support & advocate the strategic investment in the Arts, culture and heritage on the Island through my trusteeship. I have been working on the island and developing a professional practice as a Chartered Surveyor and business principal on the Island and in the South of the UK since […]
Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership
The IW Cultural Education Partnership connects creatives from various levels to enhance cultural education in Island schools. They aim to provide every young person with outstanding cultural opportunities that support their education & community. This will be achieved through educator consultations, professional development events, workshops, and artist-school connections.
Brave Island
Brave Island is a unique platform dedicated to creating more opportunities for young people (aged 14-25) on the Isle of Wight who are passionate about the arts and creative industries. Offering weekly updates, it features a range of opportunities — from learning new skills to getting free event tickets to paid jobs and commissions. Completely […]
IW Creative Network
The Isle of Wight Creative Network supports over 170 artists and creatives, fostering resilience through skill-sharing and talent development. It offers business support, training, networking, Solent away days, resources, and an online creative directory to nurture, inspire, and help creatives thrive sustainably. A bespoke Development Programme is available for individuals joining the Network, aiming to nurture and […]
Museums & Schools
The Museums and Schools Programme aims to enhance the links between local schools and museums. Currently led by the Isle of Wight Council, IW Museums and Schools is an Island-wide partnership of museums and the Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership who, since 2018, have engaged with local schools and developed a range of new […]
It’s Your Museum Project
Earlier this year, five museums partnered with a Community Engagement Project Manager for the “It’s Your Museum” project to enhance community connections and heritage engagement. Read the case study by clicking on the image. The participating museums were The Classic Boat Museum, Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Dinosaur Isle Museum, and The […]
Platform One
Platform One is a specialist music college on the Isle of Wight, offering courses in music performance, production, and business. It focuses on providing students with hands-on industry experience, live performance opportunities, and professional development to prepare them for careers in the music and creative industries. Find out more about Platform One by visiting their […]
Future Works
Future Works is a new, regular, free event for 16-30 year olds on the Isle of Wight to meet new people, build connections, and begin collaborating. Hosted by Brave Island, Platform One, and IW Creative Network, these events will feature inspiring guests from all areas of the creative industries. The next Future Works date will […]
Dimbola Photography Network
Come along to our networking events for creatives working in the field of photography – both traditional and digital processes. Here we will come together in the historic Dimbola Museum & Galleries – the home of pioneering Victorian female Photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron. This is an opportunity to network with others, find out more about opportunities at […]
Cowes
One element of the work we are doing at Creative Island, is to commit to convening a series of local Town Conversations with the cultural community of each town on the Isle of Wight. Having established these in Ryde, West Wight, Newport, and The Bays – we’re looking forward to meeting with the community of […]
