Creative Island Ident (Sand)

The Cultural Development Agency for the Isle of Wight

Author: Sam Cattee

Future Works

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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

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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

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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 […]

CAN YOU HEAR US?

Island of Culture 2026 – A year long series of activities designed to celebrate the Island.

Creative Ryde: Book now for next meeting

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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, Communications Manager

Sam

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 also has over a decade-long experience in the marketing industry and has worked […]

Jo Ridley, Project Producer CAN YOU HEAR US?

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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 […]

Amy Hall, Communications Officer

Amy has a background in wildlife conservation, environmental events, marketing and digital communications. She has worked on projects across the Isle of Wight and now as a freelancer in events and digital comms, she has joined the Creative Island team as Sam’s right hand woman – taking on the role of Communications Officer.  As a […]

Kelly Wetherick, Heritage Lead

The IW Creative Network supports artists and creatives on the Isle of Wight through business support, networking, resources and profiling. A bespoke Development Programme is available for individuals joining the network, aiming to nurture and inspire, allowing creatives to thrive and become more sustainable in their career. The website itself is a one-stop, all encompassing tool for you. You can join the IW Creative Network for £30 a year.

Kelly has been working in Island heritage for 10 years delivering a number of roles within collections, grant funding, education and management. Having grown up on the Isle of Wight, she is passionate about its heritage. Blending her love for the countryside and its history led her to study an MA in Archaeology and Heritage […]

Lisa Kerley, Community Engagement

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Lisa is an experienced consultant who works in the field of community engagement within the museum and heritage sector, under the name InspirEd. Working as a freelance practitioner for the past 20 years, Lisa has successfully managed a range of large and small community heritage projects on the Isle of Wight for local museums and […]