Welcome to Brave Island, the creative network for young people on the Isle of Wight.
We’re a new type of platform created by Ventnor Exchange to provide mentoring, funding, experiences and training for young people interested in the creative industries. Check out our blog and current opportunities below
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Open until:
16 Feb 2026
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it's like to...
Open until:
16 Feb 2026
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it's like to...
Open until:
30 Jan 2026
Need a space to work from? Come and join us at Brave Island's HQ! We're funding a free desk space...
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Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...
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Are you a visual artist looking to showcase your work and build connections? Isle of Wight Open Studios are offering...
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Looking to beat those January blues? We've got a limited number of spaces to visit The Mayflower in Southampton to...
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We are super excited to announce that we are launching a Brave Island Zine! It will shine a spotlight on...
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Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...
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Interested in developing your skills in studio photography and film developing? We’ve planned a workshop with photographer George Budden where...
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Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...
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Join Isle of Wight actor and screenwriter Joe Bone (Baby Reindeer, The Vanishing, Beyond Paradise) for an open and honest...
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Interested in a career in theatre? We’ve organised a special free visit to TheatreCraft in London, an annual event which...