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.
Museums & Schools
The Museums and Schools Programme aims to enhance the links between local schools and museums
It’s Your Museum Project
Find out more about “It’s Your Museum” project case study
Platform One
Platform One is a specialist music college on the Isle of Wight, offering courses in performance, production, and business, with a focus on industry experience and career preparation in the music and creative industries.
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. Be sure to visit our website and follow our social media channels for the latest updates and announcements.
Dimbola Photography Network
The Dimbola Photography Event is a networking evening for photographers, featuring industry talks, experience-sharing, and insights into opportunities at the historic home of Julia Margaret Cameron. It also offers insights into resources and opportunities available at Dimbola and across the Island.
Cowes
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 […]
Creative Ryde: Book now for next meeting
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 Island’s 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 […]
Jo Ridley, Project Producer “Can You Hear Us?”
Jo Ridley is a Project Producer for Creative Island, leading the delivery of the Place Partnership “Can You Hear Us?”. She is a founding member and Senior Consultant for Bertha Earth, where she helped shape the organisation’s vision, mission and theory of change and continues to co-design youth-led programmes and immersive, nature-based retreats. Jo is […]