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
Sign up for free and get involved.
Open until:
9 Jul 2026
Looking for a fun day out this summer? We’ve organised a free visit to Ventnor Fringe, the Island’s largest arts...
Open until:
2 Jul 2026
Aged 18-25 and interested in content creation, journalism, or live events? This is your chance to go behind the scenes...
Open until:
30 Jun 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 Jun 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 Jun 2026
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it’s like to...
Open until:
14 Jun 2026
Submissions are now open for the third edition of the Brave Island Zine! The zine shines a spotlight on the...
Open until:
31 May 2026
Need a space to work from? Come and join us at Brave Island's HQ! We're funding a free desk space...
Open until:
31 May 2026
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain some work experience? Would you like to see what it's like to...
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We are seeking three young artists to bring bold, eye-catching artwork to life in the Kashmir Cafe garden at this...
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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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Dimbola Museum & Galleries are opening a new exhibition of Jimi Hendrix at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, and...
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Isle of Wight National Landscape and Brave Island are offering the chance to work as a photographer’s assistant for highly...