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News

The first Solent Cultural Forum comes to Southampton!

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Event

Explore artistic talent at the Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase Exhibition

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Education

Isle of Wight’s primary schools encouraged to join forces for original songwriting project

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News

Shademakers UK launches DepARTment, revitalising historic site in Ryde

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Career Development

Music Export Growth Scheme supports Coach Party in expanding global reach

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Career Development

Future Creatives Careers Week sets new standards for career education

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Opportunity

Unique performance opportunity for contemporary dancers on the Isle of Wight

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News

Creatives urged to engage with UK government’s copyright and AI consultation

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News

Isle of Wight shines at Portsmouth Music Awards with local talent and venue recognition

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News

Over £40,000 raised at the successful Under The Bed Sale IW

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Event

Department to showcase vision during Ryde’s upcoming Town Conversation

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Event

Kashmir Fringe Festival returns to Newport for a weekend of free live music

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Career Development

Funding available for young Island creatives: Deadline approaching for Mike Howley Trust Awards

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Event

Under the Bed Sale IW returns for affordable original artwork in Newport

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News

Isle of Wight filmmaker celebrates recognition for short film with Toyah Willcox

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News

Isle of Wight Open Studios returns with 151 participating artists this May

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Education

Creative Careers Week returns with over 80 workshops across 26 schools

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News

Isle of Wight awarded prestigious EFFE Seal for commitment to cultural festivals

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News

Creative Island leads the way in Connecting Libraries initiative

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Event

Secure your seat at the inaugural Isle of Wight Writers Jamboree

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Heritage

Packs’ People: Isle of Wight’s cultural past and future unite in oral history project

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News

Ryde’s iconic building reborn as community hub spotlighted in national report

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Event

Isle of Wight creatives to unite for Town Conversations events

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Education

Creative industry meets education: Isle of Wight’s push for innovative learning

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Opportunity

Isle of Wight Open Studios announces opportunities for young artists: Don’t miss the deadline

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News

Parliamentary Private Secretary role a boost for Isle of Wight’s cultural voice

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News

Finance and accounting expert invited to join Creative Island’s board

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News

Join the Isle of Wight’s artistic legacy by participating in Open Studios 2025

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Event

Ventnor Exchange marks a decade of cultural contributions on the Isle of Wight

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Event

West Wight and Cowes to host Creative Island’s next Town Conversation events

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