Independent Arts is celebrating its 35th year of delivering inspirational arts projects to some of the Island’s most vulnerable people, with the launch of an anniversary video.

A group of young people, supported by Network Ryde (Ryde Town Council’s Youth Service), has appointed artist Gaz from IdolMind to make public art for Ryde town centre that will highlight environmental issues and raise awareness of the Island’s Biosphere status.

Musician and artist Jess Ong has been selected to help transform a shop in Ventnor as part of the Supporting Young Minds project managed by Independent Arts.

Independent Arts is delighted to have been chosen as Freshwater Bay Golf Club captain's charity of the year.

Isle of Wight creatives have until Monday 20th February to apply for a commission of up to four thousand pounds, to work with young people to transform neglected and hidden spaces in Ryde.

Independent Arts is really pleased and proud to be selected as the nominated charity of Cowes Fringe, a brand new quirky and creative showcase of talent, taking place 26th-28th May 2023.

A Four thousand pounds commission is being offered for artists/performers to work with young people in Ventnor to create a youth-friendly creative space in the town during February and March this year.

A wide range of participants, from primary aged children to the elderly, have been celebrating the festive season with Independent Arts in the run-up to Christmas.

Our latest exhibition at our Creative Hub in Newport showcases the work of young people coming to terms with some of the difficult issues facing them on a post-pandemic Isle of Wight.