Creative Exchange Social: Skills, Connections & What’s Next for IW CreativesThursday 27 November 2025 | 7-9pmBuilding 41, Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 8BX
Join us for an evening of conversation, connection - and a few mince pies - as we gather Island creatives to share ideas, explore opportunities, and help shape what’s next for the IW Creative Network.
Hosted by Georgia Newman, Lead for the IW Creative Network and Deputy Director of Creative Island, the evening will include short updates on upcoming plans for 2026 - including Creative Industries Conference 2.0.
We’ll also be joined by Ella Clapham, Lead for Skills & Development at IW Council, who’ll share details of new opportunities and events launching in the new year.
Alongside the updates, we’ll be introducing IWCN’s new Skills Swap and Peer to Peer Mentoring strand - a relaxed way for members to share what they know, learn from each other, and help shape the support the network provides. There’s no presenting or pitching: just conversation, post-it notes, and plenty of creative ideas flowing over wine and snacks.
Bring a friend or plus one! This is a friendly, informal evening open to all creatives!
Free entry, but please RSVP to via the Eventbrite link below.
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Venue address: Building 41, Newport Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight PO31 8BX
Building 41 is a modern, fully accessible venue with excellent transport links with a bus stop located just outside on Newport Road, between Ascensos and BAE Systems, just outside of Cowes in Northwood.
Parking & transport: There will be some on-site parking for this event. Alternatively there is parking at Somerton Park & Ride (Newport Road, Cowes, PO31 7ER) which is a 5 minute walk away, at £2 per day. We also suggest car sharing where possible – which you can arrange through posting a notice on the IW Creative Network Facebook Forum to other members of the network.
Venue accessibility: The venue offers dedicated parking for those with health conditions or impairments, a disabled lift, wide doorways, and accessible toilets. Please email any access requirements to georgia@creativeisland.org
