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Creative's NetWALKING Event

Members of the network are invited to a NetWALK! Come along and meet on 22nd Sep at Chessell Pottery for a 3 mile wonder through the West Wight.

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From Fringe Theatre to Film with Joe Bone

BOOK NOW! Don't miss this Creative Zoom Training Session on 10th Oct by Joe Bone, for Performers on how to develop and export theatre and make the transition to screenwriting.

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Ventnor Fringe 2023 Favs!

Here are some of our top favs selected for this years Ventnor Fringe Festival!

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Portsmouth Away Day

Members can now book a place on this exciting jam-packed away day to Portsmouth this August!

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Special Film Screening + Q&A with Artist Kerry Lemon

An invitation to view work-in-progress at Quay Arts - all welcome.

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Fringe Forum - Cultural Conference

Don't miss this year's Ventnor Fringe Forum: Tue 25 July, 10am - 3.30pm. FREE!

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IW Open Studios 2023

Make sure to check out the brilliant array of artists that have come together this year to form public Open Studios events on the Island!

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APPLY NOW: 121 Creative Portfolio Advice Sessions

Members can now apply for this special opportunity for 121 sessions to help develop your creative practice!

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Theatre Creatives: Pitch-Up Portsmouth with house

Calling all Theatre Creatives! Do you know about the ‘house southwest theatre network’ & Pitch-Up Portsmouth?

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IW Creative's Meet up at Ventnor Fringe

An open invitation to everyone to come and network with like-minded Creatives at this years Ventnor Fringe!

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Bursary Recipients 2023 Announced

The IW Creative Network are proud to announce the recipients for this year’s bursary awards!

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Southampton Away Day

Book your place on this exciting jam-packed away day to Southampton's Cultural Quarter this June!

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Creative's Networking Event at Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown

Book your place now to our third networking event of 2023 at the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown!

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Networking Event at Building 41

Book your place now on our second networking event of the year at Building 41, in Northwood this May!

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Go For Growth bespoke business training for Creatives - Online Workshops

Three unique business support workshops for members of the IW Creative Network, specifically for creative individuals transitioning from being part-time or freelance, to running their own full-time business.

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Go For Growth bespoke business training for Creatives at Building 41

Three unique business support workshops for members of the IW Creative Network, specifically for creative individuals transitioning from being part-time or freelance, to running their own full-time business.

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IW CREATIVE NETWORK BURSARIES 2023 - APPLY NOW!

Members of the IW Creative Network can now apply for a bursary grant of £1,000 to help develop your creative practice! Deadline 15th May 2023!

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Surviving and Thriving as an Artist with Rosalind Davis

BOOK NOW! Don't miss this Creative Zoom Training Session for Artists on pitching, presenting, and raising your profile by Rosalind Davis.

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Calling all Traders! Be More Green Festival

This lovely bit of green space is the perfect sheltered area for a family fun event with hands on activities, entertainment and trade stalls!

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Business Netwalking Event

This April, make sure to come along for a walk in Bembridge, organised by Branding Consultant, Graphic Designer, Visual Artist and IW Creative Network member Sara Truckle!

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BBC 1 Make it at Market Series 2 Casting Open Call

Flabbergast TV are casting a second series of their successful BBC 1 programme ‘Make it at Market’ and are looking for passionate artists, crafters and makers.

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Networking Event at Monkton Arts

Book your place on our first networking event of year at Monkton Arts this April!

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Networking Events & Away Days - 2023

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Creative Training Sessions - 2023

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APPLY NOW for Special Opportunities

Members can now apply for special opportunities to help develop your creative practice!

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SURVEY - Local Skills Improvement Plans

Have your say on key skills needs and priorities for your creative business and the sector.

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NETWORK MEMBER RECEIVES TURNING POINT BURSARY!

Network member Joshua Raffell has been awarded a bursary and group show in August 2023 with A Space Arts, Southampton at Gods House Tower.

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Launching Olivia!

Network members Teresa Grimaldi & Sarah Vardy are delighted to announce news of funding from Arts Council England to further progress the story of Olivia Parkes. The project entitled OLIVIA will launch in February 2023.

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IW CULTURAL STRATEGY DROP-IN WITH THE ISLAND COLLECTION

Sector support organisation, the Island Collection share an early draft of the Island’s new Cultural Strategy and is now available for feedback!

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Episode 3 of The Wild Wight Podcast - Out Now!

EPISODE 3 OF THE WILD WIGHT PODCAST IS OUT NOW & combines both IW Creative Network Bursary 2022 outcomes!

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Business Netwalking Event

Come along on Fri 10th Mar, 10.30am for a walk in Alum Bay, organised by Branding Consultant, Graphic Designer, Visual Artist and IW Creative Network member Sara Truckle!

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Boojum & Snark's 'Just the Place' Finale Event

Check out this brilliant exhibition on placemaking and make sure to come to their FREE celebratory closing event on Sat 25th Mar, 2-4pm.

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Business Netwalking Event

Come along on Friday 9th Dec, 10:30am for a walk at Quarr, organised by Branding Consultant, Graphic Designer, Visual Artist and IW Creative Network member Sara Truckle!

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CPD for Artist Facilitators & Outdoor Educators

Learn about evidence-based practice that promotes good mental health and wellbeing for children and young people in this free, online Creative Professional Development session!

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Reflect, Review and Recommend - The future of the IW Creative Network

Members of the IW Creative Network - we want to hear from you!

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Local creative recruitment for 'The Freshwater Five' theatre production

Award-winning theatre and film company Deadman launch the infamous story of The Freshwater Five on a tour of coastal communities.

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Ladypat and Boogaloo Stu present: Queer Hearts

A year-long cultural exchange between the Isle of Wight & Brighton involving exhibitions, workshops & live events.

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Solent LEP launches free events & 121 mentoring sessions

The Solent Creative Growth programme will take place in venues across the region including the IW supporting the Creative Industries.

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Jobs and Artist opportunities at 'a space' Arts, Southampton

New job and Artist opportunities at 'a space’ arts' - one of Southampton’s most exciting arts and heritage venues, just a short walk from the Red Jet terminal.

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Business Netwalking Event

Come along on Friday 11th Nov, 10:30am for a walk in Godshill, organised by Branding Consultant & Designer and IW Creative Network member Sara Truckle.

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Cultural Conferences

Check out these two fantastic free conferences in October 2022 about culture and the Isle of Wight! NOW INCLUDES UPDATES ON THE IW CULTURAL CONFERENCE & STRATEGY.

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Call for applications for second ’Supporting Young Minds’ commission announced!

A group of young people are offering a £5,000 fee for an artist (or artists) to help create a place-based artwork for Newport this Autumn.

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IW Creative Network 2022 Bursary Recipients

Earlier this summer members of the IW Creative Network were invited to apply for a bursary grant of £750 to help develop their creative practice. Our two recipients for the 2022 Bursaries are Kay McCrann and Stuart Ballingall.

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a space' arts: Climate Action Artist Commission

a space' arts are looking for visual artists to respond to the commission brief, developing their own interpretations and concepts on the current climate emergency.

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Tour of Britain Land Art Competition

To celebrate the special sporting event visiting us on Sunday 11th September the Isle of Wight Council and Visit Wight have launched an Island-wide Land Art competition aimed at all schools, colleges, businesses, farmers, community groups and families.

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Regional Survey: Accessing Professional Support for Artists & Art Workers

Calling all Artists & Art Workers in the South West region! The IW Creative Network and Visual Arts South West want to hear from you!

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Young People Seek Artist for Exciting Commission in The Bay, Isle of Wight

A group of young people are offering a £5,000 fee for an artist (or artists) to help create a place-changing artwork for The Bay area of Sandown and Lake this Autumn.

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New Commission & Job opportunities from Aspex gallery, Portsmouth

Aspex is delighted to be working with Photoworks and Project Art Works to commission a neuro-divergent artist!

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Applications now open for Mike Howley Trust Bursaries

The Trustees of Mike Howley Trust welcome young Island creatives aged 18-30 years to apply for up to £1,500 to help them realise their artistic ambitions.

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Networking Events & Away Days - 2022

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Creative Zoom Sessions - 2022

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