The Isle of Wight Art Scene is shaped by its dramatic coastline, gentle countryside, and a long tradition of inspiring visiting and local artists alike. From the creative energy of towns like Newport, Ryde, and Ventnor to the studios, galleries, and craft workshops dotted through coastal villages and rural communities, the island offers a rich and varied environment for artistic expression. Artists here draw from big skies, shifting seascapes, Victorian heritage, and the relaxed rhythm of island life, producing work that feels both deeply rooted in place and alive with contemporary imagination.

Local Artists and Galleries in Isle of Wight

Discover new and emerging local artists, visit art galleries and attend exhibitions and events in the local area.

From contemporary painters and mixed‑media creators to sculptors and emerging talents, this is your gateway to meeting the artists shaping this region's visual identity. Alongside them, an inspiring network of galleries offers year‑round exhibitions, curated shows and opportunities to experience art up close.

Discover, connect and be inspired by the artists, galleries and cultural experiences that make Isle of Wight a dynamic hub for the arts.

The Lighthouse Art Gallery is an online gallery displaying a varied collection of original artworks, showcasing diverse styles and mediums.

Art Gallery | Brighstone Art Scene

Dimbola was the home of the celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. It is now a Museum and Gallery dedicated to her life and…

Art Gallery | Freshwater Art Scene

The Quay Arts Centre is situated in a converted 19th-Century brewery warehouse complex at the head of the River Medina in the centre of Newport.…

Art Gallery | Newport Art Scene

Lisa Traxler is a visual artists living and working on the Isle of Wight. Her practice crosses the disciplines of painting and sculpture.

Artist | Ventnor Art Scene

Helen creates unique mosaic artwork. She also runs community mosaic projects and regular classes and courses on and off the island

Artist | Totland Bay Art Scene

Kendalls Fine Art gallery specialises in spectacular marine art as well as an extensive collection of contemporary and traditional paintings by…

Art Gallery | Cowes Art Scene

The aim of this facebook/virtual group is to function as an online Art Gallery, the main focus of which is hobbyists/artists living on the Isle of…

Art Club | Brighstone Art Scene

I am a seascape and landscape artist working in primarily oil, acrylic and watercolour. I have been painting for over 30 years with my studio…

Artist | St Helens Art Scene

Each July, Isle of Wight artists and crafts-people open their studios, homes or exhibit in public venues over 11 days.

Visitors have the…

Open Studios

The Club has always enjoyed a mix of professional and leisure painters and has had several distinguished artists as members including Alwyn…

Art Club | Ryde Art Scene

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