📢AGM Announcement for Steve Ross Foundation for the Arts📢 Tuesday 27th January | 6pm Quay Arts gives notice of the SRFA Annual General Meeting taking place in the Seminar Room at the Quay Arts Centre. If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for more information.

'Print a Memory' 5 Mar – 9 Apr A 6-week lino cut printmaking course, exploring mark-making, multiblock printing and various relief printmaking techniques. Recreate a fond memory as an illustrated linocut. www.quayarts.org/event/print-...

Embroidered Waistcoats Tue 3 Mar & Tue 17 Mar Explore the traditional folk art of creating embroidered and embellished waistcoats for folk celebrations and activities such as carnival, Morris dancing and May Day celebrations. www.quayarts.org/event/embroi...

6-week Beginners Drawing Course Weds 18 Feb – Weds, 25 Mar Artist Trudie Wilson guides you through the foundational skills of drawing and learning to observe and think like an artist. www.quayarts.org/event/6-week...

Teresa Grimaldi and Sarah Vardy present a collaborative art installation at Quay Arts #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Up to £1,500 funding available for young creatives on the Isle of Wight #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

REBOOT: REFRESH offers a 10-week creative programme at Quay Arts for all levels #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

This Saturday, families can take part in a FREE wintry-themed craft workshop with artist Laura Hathaway, featuring collage and natural materials. 10am–1pm All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. www.quayarts.org/event/wintry...

Listen to our conversation with artist Teresa Grimaldi, whose installations about Sam the Sandown Clown you can see at Quay Arts until 29th November 2025 #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Quay Arts offers a transformative 10-week course for artists starting January 2026 - book now to secure your place #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Listen to our conversation with artist Tommy Brentnall, whose work following his residency at Boojum&Snark can be seen at Quay Arts until 29th November #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Free Family Drop-in Sunday 9th Nov www.quayarts.org/events/creat...

Free Family Drop-In Sat 8th Nov www.quayarts.org/events/drop-...

Explore impressive local artwork at Quay Arts before exhibitions end this week #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Mark Thompson's show has a reputation for delivering jaw-dropping surprises, and is expected to sell out quickly #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

The winners have been revealed! However, all the work in the gallery is of outstanding quality and well worth the visit #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Soundings exhibition by Emma Critchley combines film, sound and live dance to explore ocean politics #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Young artists have until 22nd September to enter the Isle of Wight Young Artist Award #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Please note our new seasonal opening times for the Quay Arts Shop - now open daily open 9.30 -4pm.

Quay Arts Centre opens new exhibition showcasing ‘SOFT’ theme from diverse artists #iwnews #IsleofWight

Opening Sat 6 Sept ⛷️📹📸

Come along on Friday, 13th September to meet Deadman Theatre Company, who are collecting public memories of Newport Quayside from 1870 to today for a brand new site-specific theatre piece, premiering at Quay Arts in September 2026.

⭐✏️TOMORROW✏️⭐ - FREE Drawing Drop-ins 10am-12pm and 2-4pm . With artists Izzy Kori, All welcome!

✏️Join us throughout August to celebrate The Big Draw. Visit our free Drawing Studio or take part in workshops 🖍️〰️. See programme attached or visit quayarts.org #TheBigDraw #QuayArts #QuayArtsIOW #Drawing #Drawingisfun #IsleofWight

Saturday is your last chance to see this exhibition of stunning portrait photography #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

❓What if failure wasn’t something to avoid, but something to work with❓ BOOK NOW Sat 2 Aug: Success through Failure Join Sculptor Steve Baxter as he discusses creative experimentation and the necessity of failure in art and life. 3hour - lecture & practical workshop. *Not just for artists*

LECTURE + WORKSHOP : Success through Failure Join Sculptor Steve Baxter as he discusses creative experimentation & the necessity of failure in art & life. Start with nothing, end with something better. A journey into creating new artworks by overcoming the inertia of getting something wrong.... 👇

*Please Note* Temporary change of opening times for our Shop and Box Office 1st - 4th July.

As part of this year’s IW Biosphere Festival, Quay Arts invited three schools - St Catherine’s School, Carisbrooke College, & The Island Free School to colour in three posters celebrating the Isle of Wight Biosphere: The Solent Shores, The 33 Parishes, & The Channel Coast. #IWBiosphere #IsleofWight

⭐Saturday 28th June⭐ 10 – 12.30pm | Seminar Room FREE Family arts drop-in workshop Join artist Trudie Wilson to explore & create fun simple illustrations inspired by bees of the biosphere.🐝🐝🐝 Open to all ages *All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult* #iwbiosphere #quayarts

Going to the Isle of Wight Festival? When you're on site, make sure to check out the Kashmir Cafe tent for incredible live music, brilliant atmosphere & lovely cherry beer. It's run by volunteers, & all profits go to us here at Quay Arts! 🍺🎉🎤 Check out the full line up & times #Isleofwightfestival

Isle of Wight Festival goers - Want somewhere close by to refuel?🍳 Quay Arts Cafe will be serving ALL DAY breakfasts, jacket potatoes & sandwiches- 9am - 3pm, Fri to Sun! Only a 10 min walk from site, FREE wifi available in the cafe & lots of seating, the perfect place to get you set for the day☕🥪

We're looking forward to being a part of the Festival again this year. We have a FREE Family Arts workshop with Trudie Wilson and FREE screening of 'My Garden of a Thousand Bees' by wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn. See website for details. #IsleofWightBiosphere #MyGardenOfAThousandBees #Biosphere

📣⭐New Exhibition📷 Contemporary portrait photography by photographer and filmmaker Alexis Chabala , 7 Jun - 2 Aug www.quayarts.org/event/greate...

Youth Art is a monthly workshop for 12-15yr olds. Artist Caroline Underwood leads a different creative activity each workshop & often includes visits to our current exhibitions. Book now & meet like-minded young artists, learn new skills & explore your creativity! www.quayarts.org/event/youth-...

🐝🐝🐝🎥 Free Film screening of 'My Garden of a Thousand Bees' as part of the Isle of Wight Biosphere Festival. Book your free tickets via the link: www.quayarts.org/event/garden... #IWBiosphere #BiosphereReserve #IsleofWight #Bees #QuayArts

Experience a lively night of folk with John Ralph and local talent at Quay Arts #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

⭐TODAY - FREE Family Drop in ⭐ Tuesday 27th May | 10 – 1pm | Seminar Room Join artist Trudie Wilson to create your own mini collaged landscape. Suitable for all *All children must be accompanied by an adult*https://www.quayarts.org/event/free-family-drop-in/

Discover the enchanting illustrations of John Sibbick at Newport’s Quay Arts until 31st May #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

FREE Family Drop In - Collaged Landscapes Tuesday 27th May | 10 – 1pm Join artist Trudie Wilson to create your own mini collaged landscape. Suitable for all. *All children must be accompanied by an adult* Kindly supported by the Daisie Rich Trust

📣 NEW EXHIBITION📣 🖼️ SIBBICK The Don of Detail. 🗓️ Sat 10th – Sat 31st May Solo exhibition of prime portfolio pieces from the imagination and hand of acclaimed illustrator John Sibbick, featuring personal projects and published commissions in a decades spanning career (cont)

The deadline for Quay Arts' OPEN exhibition has been extended for submissions on the theme ‘SOFT’ #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Quay Arts OPEN - Deadline for submissions: 19th May 2025 www.artrabbit.com/artist-oppor...

⭐New Course starting in June⭐ 🪶 www.quayarts.org/event/biosph... #QuayArts #Biospere #birds #wire #sculpture #isleofwight

⭐ New Course for June ⭐ 'Print a Memory' with Katie Stone www.quayarts.org/event/print-... #QuayArts #LinoPrint #memory #Printmaking #IsleofWight

Music for Ukraine returns to Quay Arts this April, supporting MAD-Aid's important charity work #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Happy World Art Day! "Art nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue....." #WorldArtDay

Quay Arts invites artists to submit work for the 2025 OPEN Exhibition themed 'SOFT' #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

Quay Arts showcases student artwork celebrating health and creativity until 3rd May #iwnews #IsleofWight @quayarts.bsky.social

⭐TODAY Free Family Arts workshop ⭐🎨https://www.quayarts.org/event/experimental-mark-making-drop-in/