Biosphere Festival returns this weekend with over 60 nature-inspired events across the Island
The Isle of Wight will host more than 60 community-led events from 28th June to 6th July as part of the Biosphere Festival, celebrating its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The nine-day festival offers a wide variety of activities including walks, talks, fashion shows, art exhibitions, music performances, storytelling sessions, films, nature tours and […]
Event Summary: Sam Cattee at Monkton Arts
Last night (Tuesday 10th June 2025), Sam Cattee of Creative Island delivered two engaging presentations at the Knowledge Accelerator Programme, hosted at the vibrant Monkton Arts. The evening provided attendees with an opportunity to explore digital strategy through a creative and accessible lens. Sam’s first presentation introduced Creative Island, outlining the organisation’s mission to support […]
Join the Past Futures initiative: Drop-in sessions to explore your Isle of Wight heritage ideas
Creative Island has now entered the first round of the Past Futures programme, a new initiative designed to encourage wider participation in telling the Isle of Wight’s history. To support local groups and individuals applying for the £5,000-£10,000 grants, the team is hosting two informal drop-in sessions for anyone interested in taking part. Drop-in sessions […]
Isle of Wight Open Studios 2025: Build your own art trail
From Friday 16th May to Bank Holiday Monday 26th May, the Isle of Wight becomes a vibrant hub of creativity as Open Studios 2025 gets underway. More than 150 artists across the Island are opening their doors to the public, inviting visitors to explore their working studios and meet the makers behind the work. Step […]
Platform One students set to showcase ethical designs and portfolios
Platform One College for Creative Education will present its annual Sustainable Fashion Show on Friday 16th May, set in the historic and atmospheric setting of Newport Minster. Guests can arrive from 7pm, with time to browse student portfolios and view the creative work on display before the runway show begins. Over 40 original designs on […]
Isle of Wight Libraries join national celebration of reading
Isle of Wight Council libraries will take part in World Book Night on Tuesday, 23rd April 2025. This annual celebration encourages people of all reading levels to enjoy any book, in any format, for the sheer pleasure of reading. Accessible books for allAt the centre of World Book Night 2025 are ‘Quick Reads’ — short, […]
Celebrating local talent: Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase opens at Quay Arts
Earlier this month, Quay Arts in Newport welcomed more than 110 guests to celebrate the opening of the Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase Exhibition. Attendees included artists, art enthusiasts and local dignitaries, among them both the outgoing and incoming High Sheriffs of the Isle of Wight. Guests enjoyed drinks and lively conversation in the […]
Explore artistic talent at the Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase Exhibition
Spring has arrived, Easter is just ahead, and two May Bank Holidays are fast approaching. With these welcome breaks in the calendar, the Isle of Wight’s cultural calendar offers the perfect reason to get out and explore. Showcase exhibition at Quay ArtsOpening on Thursday 3rd April, the Isle of Wight Open Studios season begins with […]
Department to showcase vision during Ryde’s upcoming Town Conversation
A new Town Conversation is set to take place in Ryde, bringing together creatives and cultural partners from across the Isle of Wight. The event will be held on Monday, 17th March, from 6pm to 7.30pm at Department, a soon-to-be-launched cultural venue in Ryde. A gathering for the creative communityCreative Island is continuing its commitment […]
Kashmir Fringe Festival returns to Newport for a weekend of free live music
The Kashmir Tent at Isle of Wight Festival is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts, the charity that sponsors and manages Quay Arts Centre. The Kashmir Fringe Festival aims to support that annual fundraiser by putting on a weekend of live music, community spirit and locally brewed ale. On […]