Artists & Makers
The IW Creative Network supports Artists and Creatives on the Isle of Wight
Young People & Education
The IWCEP is an ever growing group of inspiring organisations and individuals, working together with Island educators to nurture cultural and creative education for all young people on the Isle of Wight
Museums & Heritage
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 […]
West Wight
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. Having established the first […]
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
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
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 […]
Ryde
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, […]
IW Theatre Network
In October 2023, Creative Island convened a meeting at the Apollo Theatre in Newport with many of the Island’s theatre companies to start a conversation about their work and ambitions. What emerged was this idea of an Island theatre community which might allow for greater collaboration, sharing of knowledge, skills development, and mutual support. We began […]
It’s Your Museum Project
Five Isle of Wight museums were identified to work with a Community Engagement Project Manager to support them to deliver the It’s Your Museum project. This project will enable each museum to better connect with their local communities and enable more people to engage with heritage. Each of the organisations recognise the role museums play […]
