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The Cultural Development Agency for the Isle of Wight

Artists unite to revive Isle of Wight Open Studios: New dates announced

Tops of paint cans

The Isle of Wight’s artistic tapestry is set to be showcased once more, as the IW Open Studios makes a triumphant return in 2024. This event, steeped in a rich history of fostering community and creativity, opens doors — quite literally — to the vibrant studios of local artists, inviting both residents and visitors to […]

Embrace the creative spark: Isle of Wight’s very first Biosphere Festival

Mother and child walking in the woods at Hullabaloo lite - Julian Winslow

Every artist, creator and supporter of cultural vibrancy on the Isle of Wight will be thrilled to hear that the to Island is set to illuminate like never before with this groundbreaking celebration. The 29th and 30th June 2024 marks the debut of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival, a testament to the shared commitment […]

Creative Ryde second meeting

Ryde, Gateway to the Island painting showing Union Street with lots of Ryde characters in the scene by Nick Martin

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, […]