The Cultural Development Agency for the Isle of Wight

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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

Paintings and spray cans in Steve Miles's studio

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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News

Historic Quay Arts Centre seeks public help to fund urgent repairs

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Environment

Isle of Wight celebrates International Day for Biosphere Reserves

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Career Development

Budding Island musicians: Enter #RSDUnsigned for a shot at mastering at Abbey Road Studios

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Opportunity

Solent Seascape Project offers £4,000 artist residency to explore nature restoration

Sarah Chatwin

News

Sarah Chatwin joins Creative Island as a trustee to drive cultural investment on the Isle of Wight

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Career Development

New Film Studios on the Isle of Wight sparks BFI skills funding initiative

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News

Industry leaders inspire at the first Creative Industries Conference on the Isle of Wight

Launch of Brave Island Artist of the Year Award

Event

Young talent shines at Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2024

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Education

Isle of Wight’s Future Creatives Careers Week returns with inspiring opportunities

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News

New opportunities for local artists as MA Arts Prize extends deadline

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Event

Unleash your creativity every Thursday at B41 Creative – A free event for artists and creators

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Career Development

Film industry surge anticipated for 2025 with new Isle of Wight film studios

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Environment

The Common Space commission unfolds a fusion of art and nature in Sandown

Alicia French facilitating a workshop at Quay Arts

Education

Learn how to support the next generation through apprenticeships at upcoming conference

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Education

Island’s creative and cultural community invited to social media workshop

Quarr Abbey inspired painting and collage artwork by Fiona Schindler

Event

Creativity meets culture at Ryde Art Collective exhibition across multiple venues

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Event

Discover creative collaboration opportunities at Dimbola’s next photography meetup

Photos from Damien Nettles Rehearsal

Career Development

Arts apprenticeship and open casting on offer with Isle of Wight-based creative arts company, Deadman

Clothes on display models from the 1960s at the Triple A Records Museum

News

Rare festival artefacts and memories enshrined at new Isle of Wight Music Museum

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Event

Creatives invited to join cultural conversation in Sandown

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Event

The Island gears up for the 2024 Isle of Wight Open Studios event

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Event

Isle of Wight Young Artist Award 2023: Brave Island and Quay Arts welcome young artists to showcase their talent

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News

Innovative film studio plans could transform the Isle of Wight’s cultural landscape

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Event

Isle of Wight artists called to explore media influence in upcoming exhibition

The Cultural Development Agency for the Isle of Wight

Building 41, Newport Road, Cowes
Isle of Wight PO31 8BX

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