Creative Island Ident (Teal)
The Cultural Development Agency for the Isle of Wight

Creative Ryde: Book now for next meeting

A picture of Ryde's All Saint's church from the distance.

When: Monday 22nd July 2024Where: Ryde Library, George Street, PO33 2JE One element of the work we are doing at Creative Island, is to commit 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 […]

Sam Cattee, Comms Manager

As Communications Manager, Sam is responsible for creating and managing all the content for Creative Islands’ social media and to better tell the story of the island to itself and the wider world. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Acting, Sam has a decade-long experience in the marketing industry and has worked for numerous […]

Open Studios

Creative Island proudly supports the Isle of Wight’s annual Open Studios event, running from 23rd August to 8th September 2024. This 17-day celebration showcases the vibrant creativity of local artists across the island. Visitors can explore studios, galleries, pop-up exhibitions, and more, with free admission to all venues. Art enthusiasts can enjoy a diverse range […]

The Bays

A lady wearing a vibrant green dress, wearing a homemade hat made from painted newspaper, wire and textile fabrics.

One element of the work we are doing at Creative Island, is to commit 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, […]

Newport

People sitting in the Newport Minster for Creative Newport's first meeting June 2024

At Creative Island, we are dedicated to fostering local dialogues within the cultural communities across the Isle of Wight. A couple of weeks ago, we had our first gathering at Newport Minster, where over 20 enthusiastic individuals came together to discuss and enhance the quality of life in Newport, the Island’s central hub. Despite concerns […]