Ventnor
Creative Island is committed to convening a series of local conversations with the cultural community of each town on the Isle of Wight. The ambition is to speak about and listen to the particular challenges and opportunities that we all face, to explore collaborative opportunities, share information and network with others. One of the 6 […]
Charity Garnett
Charity is an NHS nurse and trainee councillor, climate activist and community organiser. She has a strong interest in using creativity in all its forms to bring people together across differences, especially inter-generational contact. She is a ‘Wild Beach’ leader and passionate about how we can work with nature to support wellbeing, creativity, and belonging. […]
Curators’ Choice
A new project digitally showcasing artefacts from museums on the Isle of Wight.
Join the team – we’re hiring for a Communications Lead for Can You Hear Us?
Creative Island is looking for an experienced Communications Lead for the Place Partnership for the Isle of Wight. Can You Hear Us? is a £700,000 multi strand programme of activity, working across the Island with a range of delivery partners to champion all that the Island is as a place to live, work and flourish. […]
Event Summary: Sam Cattee at Monkton Arts
Last night (Tuesday 10th June 2025), Sam Cattee of Creative Island delivered two engaging presentations at the Knowledge Accelerator Programme, hosted at the vibrant Monkton Arts. The evening provided attendees with an opportunity to explore digital strategy through a creative and accessible lens. Sam’s first presentation introduced Creative Island, outlining the organisation’s mission to support […]
NOW CLOSED. Join the team – we’re hiring for a Project Producer
Creative Island is looking for an experienced Producer to oversee the successful delivery of a Place Partnership for the Isle of Wight. Can You Hear Us? is a £700,000 multi strand programme of activity, working across the Island with a range of delivery partners to champion all that the Island is as a place to […]
The first Solent Cultural Forum takes place in Southampton
Creative Island, Portsmouth Creates and Southampton Forward are pleased to announce the first Solent Cultural Forum, taking place on Thursday April 3rd 2025, from 11am- 2pm at Southampton Football Club. Designed as an opportunity to connect, share and better understand the context and current dynamics across the Solent, this is an informal gathering of all those working in and […]
Sarah Chatwin
I am delighted to be able to support and 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 the […]
Isle of Wight Cultural Education Partnership
The IW Cultural Education Partnership connects creatives and schools to enhance cultural opportunities for young people, helping teachers nurture creativity in every aspect of learning through consultations, workshops, professional development, and artist collaborations.
Brave Island
Brave Island is a free platform for 14-25 year olds on the Isle of Wight, offering opportunities in the arts and creative industries, from skill-building to paid jobs. Founded by young people, it aims to break down barriers and expand creative career options.