Strengthening community arts: Micro-grants available for Isle of Wight cultural initiatives
Creative Island has announced a major opportunity as part of CAN YOU HEAR US?, a six-week Island-wide celebration of culture taking place in Autumn 2026. Arts Council England is funding the programme, which will bring together communities across the Isle of Wight to showcase local creativity and cultural expression. Supporting local creative projectsThe CAN YOU […]
CAN YOU HEAR US? Leadership Programme
Next autumn, the Isle of Wight celebrates all that the Island is with CAN YOU HEAR US?, a six-week celebration of creativity and culture taking place across the Island funded by Arts Council England. As part of CAN YOU HEAR US?, we are running a fully funded leadership programme for 12 individuals on the Isle of Wight […]
Discover Past Futures grant opportunities at upcoming drop-in session
If you are interested in applying for a Past Futures Heritage grant, join us for the drop-in session at the Wight Aviation Museum on Monday 24th November, between 10am-1pm. The session will give applicants a chance to meet some of the Past Futures core team: Sandy Ciccognani from IW Community Action’s Volunteer Centre will also […]
New public art commissions celebrate the Isle of Wight’s unique landscape
Landscape artists are being invited to apply for three new public art commissions that will celebrate and respond to the Isle of Wight National Landscape as part of a major cultural programme next year. Applications are open now via Curator Space, with the deadline set for midnight on Sunday 14th December 2025. A celebration of […]
Past Futures: Funding secured for six organisations – Round Two opens
Six Isle of Wight organisations have secured funding from The National Heritage Lottery Fund, to deliver projects that shine a light on the rich history of the Island. Ranging from capturing the lives of the people who worked in the Ronson Lighter factory in Newport to a new podcast series and publication which will explore […]
Bay Visions initiative supports local artists with mural commissions across the Shanklin, Lake and Sandown Bay Area
Building the Bay, the community-led initiative driving regeneration across Sandown, Lake, and Shanklin, has launched Bay Visions: Outdoor Mural Commissions. The new programme will award nine grants of £1,000 each to support the creation of large-scale painted murals across the Bay Area. Bringing colour and creativity to public spacesThe commissions will be evenly distributed across […]
1:1 advisory sessions for IW Creative Network members: Don’t miss the deadline
Isle of Wight artists looking for support to shape their practice or secure funding have a chance to connect directly with artist support specialist, Alys Scott Hawkins. Round Two of the 1:1 advisory sessions is now open, offering members of the IW Creative Network two hours of focused online guidance this September. Applications close on […]
Local Artists invited to transform court cell in youth-led mural project
Isle of Wight artists are being invited to apply for a new project that will see a court cell at the Isle of Wight Courts transformed through a youth-led mural initiative. The project, funded by #BeeWell and coordinated by Artswork, will bring together children supported by the Youth Justice Service (YJS) and a professional artist […]
Unique performance opportunity for contemporary dancers on the Isle of Wight
Artist Emma Critchley is inviting contemporary dancers and movement practitioners to take part in her latest film installation, Soundings. The piece will be exhibited at Quay Arts from 11th October to 19th December 2025 and includes a live solo performance element. Emma is looking for dancers based in the Isle of Wight or Hampshire to […]
Isle of Wight Open Studios announces opportunities for young artists: Don’t miss the deadline
If you know a young creative, aged 18-25, who s keen to showcase their work to the wider world, an exciting initiative has been announced by Isle of Wight Open Studios (IWOS) and Brave Island. As part of the collaboration, four emerging artists will have the chance to showcase their work at one of the […]