When you join the Network you’ll get the opportunity to come along to regular Networking events and meet-ups at diverse, creative and cultural spaces around the Island. Aimed to be relaxed and informal, with some guided chit-chat on what we can do collectively as a creative community, to help foster more exciting cultural opportunities for all.
All networking events and away days off the Island must be booked via the Eventbrite links which will come available in the News & Opps section of the website. Look out for these events via our Instagram & Facebook pages, and monthly e-newsletter – double check your Spam/Junk folder for our newsletters and mark as ‘safe’.
Please note, spaces for these events fill up fast – so make sure to book your place!
Networking Events & Away Days in 2025…
IW WRITERS JAMBOREE: Monday 3 February 2025, 6-10pm at Island Sailing Club, Cowes
In collaboration with Medina Bookshop, join us for the first-ever IW Writers Jamboree at the Island Sailing Club. This event is a great chance for local writers to connect, share ideas, and explore the Island’s creative opportunities. With speakers from Medina Bookshop, Naked Figleaf Press, Brevity, and more, plus the launch of competitions like the IW Book Awards, it’s an evening not to miss! Tickets are £5, including fish and chips (or a vegan option), but free for IW Creative Network members!
FIND OUT MORE & BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE
FUTURE WORKS: Thursday 20 February 2025, 7-11pm at Strings Bar, Newport
For 16-30 year olds on the IW to meet new people, make connections, and start collaborating. Each event will feature exciting guests from all areas of the creative industries, brought to you by Brave Island, Platform One and IW Creative Network!
We’re always asked by young creatives how to get your foot in the door, get feedback on a piece of work, or just where to go to meet some new people on the Island. So we’ve come together to create an exciting FREE event for young aspiring creatives. At each event we’ll be joined by exciting guests from all areas of the creative industries, to discuss different topics around starting your creative career.
Want to start a band but don’t know a drummer? Want to write a play but don’t know any actors? Maybe you want to film a showreel but don’t know a filmmaker? Then make sure to pop along to Future Works!
More information coming soon!
IW CREATIVE NETWORK & GO FOR GROWTH COLLAB EVENT: Thursday 6 March 2025, 9.30am-4pm at Building 41, Cowes
A creative training day and networking event, for freelance creative professionals, to discover how to align your business model with your artistic vision while setting yourself up for financial success.
Whether you’re a painter, writer, designer, or any other creative professional, this event will empower you to build a business that feels true to your craft while achieving sustainable growth.
This event, hosted in collaboration with the IW Creative Network and Go for Growth. Go For Growth, is a programme to support micro businesses and small businesses thrive through online, in-person, 121 programmes and mentoring.
More information coming soon
