Remembering Carol Martys
Founder of Independent Arts We are deeply saddened to share the news that Carol Martys, founder of Independent Arts, passed away in December 2025. Carol was a visionary, a passionate advocate for the
Independent Arts Art Sale Raises £690 to Support Creative Health
Independent Arts’ second annual Art Sale has raised £690 to support the charity’s creative health workshops and community programmes across the Isle of Wight. This year’s exhibition was a special one, featuring
Island Arts Organisations Unite for The Big Draw Festival 2025
Independent Arts, Newport Minster and Quay Arts are bringing The Big Draw Festival back to the Isle of Wight, for ‘Drawn to Newport’, so pitch up and dive in to the raft
Could You Help Shape the Future of Independent Arts?
We’re looking for passionate and skilled individuals to join the Independent Arts Board of Trustees. As a pioneering creative health charity on the Isle of Wight, Independent Arts uses the power of
Finding Folk
An Independent Arts Project delivered in partnership with Sovereign Network Group, Isle of Wight Finding Folk is an Independent Arts project delivered in partnership with Sovereign Network Group, Isle of Wight. Set
Wight Proms Festival 2025
Giovanni Pernice, Fascinating Aida, Wynne Evans and Lee Mead to Headline the Wight Proms Festival 2025 The Wight Proms Festival has just announced its 2025 artiste line-up Tickets go on sale this
