Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance art, animation, moving image, sound, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on 28th Sept 2026: Fine art photographer Zoë Barker
Join our new Peer Support Sessions for IW Creatives, starting Thursday 1st Oct 2026 at Building 41, Cowes!
IW Creatives APPLY NOW for one of six £450 Seed Funds to support your practice. Deadline: 27th Sept 2026
Scratch Night returns this summer as part of Ventnor Fringe on Sunday 26th July 2026!
On 8th July 2026, IW Creative Network was delighted to welcome the Co-Directors of Visual Arts South West for their regional visit to the IW.
At the beginning of 2026, we invited creative freelancers, makers, artists, performers and early-stage founders, to a free programme of out-of-the box training, with Rebel Business School.
An informal evening of conversation, insight and networking at Quay Arts on 8th July for artists, makers, curators & producers.
Now open: Round 2 of 121 creative advice sessions for individual members. Deadline to apply: Sunday 19 July.
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance art, animation, moving image, sound, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 20 July 2026: artist Lisa Heath
The first of a new block of 121 creative advice sessions for individual members are now open to apply for! Deadline: 31st May 2026.
Small group session on 5th May with Alys Scott Hawkins, focused on prioritising your creative work when life pulls in multiple directions.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s IW Creative Industries Conference on 24th March 2026
The Bit in the Middle: Staying Power in BusinessWorkshop by Founder, Effie MossThursday 30 April 2026, 10.30am – 1.30pmBuilding 41, Cowes Most support exists at…...
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance art, animation, moving image, sound, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 9 March 2026: artist Nathan Holt
How AI can support the creativity and values of Island-based businesses? One day AI Summit is coming! 4th March 2026! Book Now!
Our 4th round of 121 creative advice sessions for individual members are now open! Deadline to apply 22nd Feb 2026.
The IW Creative Industries Conference returns for 24th March 2026 – an event designed to empower the Island’s creative professionals to move forward with clarity, focus, and purpose.
Special Opportunity for IW Creative Network members! Apply now for a free videography session to promote your practice! Deadline 1st Feb 2026.
Get hands-on with the basics of creating great video content using the tools you already have - from mobile phones to DSLRs in this free workshop on 12th Feb 2026.
A free, in-person evening programme designed to help creatives test ideas, build confidence, find customers & start generating income! New for Jan/Feb 2026!
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance arts, animation, moving image, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 26 Jan 2026: artist Jasmine Metta Truman
Three new commissions celebrating & responding to the Island’s unique environment as part of ‘Can You Hear Us?’ 2026. Deadline to apply: 14th Dec 2025
Our 3rd round of 121 creative advice sessions for individual members are now open! Deadline to apply 9th Jan 2026.
Creative Exchange Social: Skills, Connections & What’s Next for IW Creatives - join us on 27th Nov 2025!
A brilliant resource for teachers, students, and anyone curious about how creative futures begin right here on the Isle of Wight.
Discover Arts Council England funding & how to access digital support through the Digital Culture Network in this FREE online session on 19th Nov 2025.
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance arts, animation, moving image, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 10th Nov 2025: artist Kay McCrann.
Provided in collab with Brave Island, ‘Coffee & Chat’ sessions are for 14-25 yr olds wanting to find out more about working in the creative industries. Next session: Fri 7th Nov 2025.
WE HAVE CREATIVE UK MEMBERSHIP! ….And now that means all IWCN members can access Creative UK’s FREE student membership - perfect for early career creatives!
Upscale & take your business to the next level on this free workshop by Portsmouth Creates on 14th Oct 2025.
Provided in collab with Brave Island, ‘Coffee & Chat’ sessions are for 14-25 yr olds wanting to find out more about working in the creative industries. Next session: Tue 23rd Sept 2025
We’re heading to Portsmouth for We Connect 2025, a one-day conference on 25th Sept exploring Inclusion in the Arts!
New 2025 training sessions in collaboration with Go For Growth this Autumn!
We are delighted to announce the recipients for this year’s bursary awards!
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance arts, animation, moving image, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 22 Sept 2025: artist Kathy Williams
7 Island artists have each created a unique, interactive doorway as a site-specific art trail for Ventnor Fringe 2025!
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance arts, animation, moving image, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 21 July 2025: artist Trudie Wilson
A round up note of our research trip to Southampton’s cultural spaces on 11th July 2025, for IW Creative Network members.
Our second round of 121 creative advice sessions for individual members are now open! Deadline to apply 22nd Aug 2025.
121 Creative Business Mentoring opportunity for IWCN members! Deadline to apply 4th Aug 2025.
Members can now apply for special opportunities to help develop your creative practice! Deadline to apply 3rd Aug 2025.
121 Support and 1 year’s free IW Creative Network membership for 18-25 year olds! APPLY NOW BY 1ST JULY!
A behind-the-scenes research trip for IW Creative Network members on Friday 11th July 2025.
Our first ever Scratch Night at Cowes Fringe 2025 was packed with people, emotion, love, loss, bold ideas, and big heart.
Our first round of 121 creative advice sessions for individual members are now open! Deadline to apply 23rd May 2025.
From 29th May, members of the IW Creative Network can apply for a bursary grant of £1,000 to help develop your creative practice! Deadline 4th July 2025!
Join us on Thu 29 May for the launch of our 2025 bursary programme and meet fellow creatives!
Hosted in collab with IW Creative Network and Mayflower Studios – Kick off the Cowes Fringe early with ‘Scratch Night’ on 22nd May a free event of works-in-progress!
Join us on Thu 24 April for a free networking event in collaboration with tech and production team Vectis Hires.
Complete our Annual Creatives Survey and watch highlights from the IW Creative Industries Conference 2024
Opportunity for Island writers – deadline for submissions 26th May 2025.
We’re joining forces with Go For Growth to run an exciting one-day training & networking event for creative professionals on Thursday 6th March 2025.
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance arts, animation, moving image, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 24 Mar 2025: artist Sara Truckel
Come and join us for our first ever Island Writers Jamboree on Mon 3rd Feb 2025, 6-10pm at the Island Sailing Club, Cowes.
Learn about Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants application process, with case studies and networking on 13th Feb 2025.
Round 4 of 121 creative advice sessions for members! Deadline to apply 13th Jan 2025.
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance arts, animation, moving image, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 20 Jan 2025: artist Steve Baxter
An in-person workshop aimed at helping IW creatives improve their online impact, 16th Jan 2025, led by Visit Isle of Wight's Marketing team.
Critical group sessions for creatives working in visual & performance arts, animation, moving image, photography & craft, chaired by Alys Scott Hawkins. Presenting on Mon 18 Nov 2024: artist Vicky Wilson
Held on Thu 3 Oct 2024, this event marked a significant moment for the Island’s creative sector
