Interview: December’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For December, it’s singer/songwriter and visual artist Luca Frankland. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative […]

Interview: Christmas Card Competition Winner

Each year Brave Island holds a Christmas Card Design competition where the winner is awarded £100 and their design is sold around the Island to raise money for a local cause. This time the proceeds will be going to John Cattle’s Skate Club C.I.C. This year’s winner is Paige Yarka aka Leotta! The finished cards […]

Interview: November’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For November, it’s Musician Talitha Monaghan. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the […]

Interview: Young Artist Award 2024 Winner

Elsie Calder holding the Young Artist of the Year award in front of her artwork

The winner of the Isle of Wight Young Artist of the Year Award 2024 is Elsie Calder (age 19), for her brilliant mixed media piece which explores gender ideologies. There was a lot of amazing work submitted this year, of varying styles and mediums, but after careful consideration from the Brave Island and Quay Arts […]

Interview: October’s Young Creative of the Month

A behind the scenes shot of a movie titled ‘How to Bury Your Boyfriend’. Two young people are sat down on a blanket on the grass with a picnic basket. Another young person is on the ground next to them holding a camera.

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For October, it’s Filmmaker Daniel Pressey. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the […]

Interview: September’s Young Creative of the Month

Isaac Leal, a man with dark hair sitting in his wheelchair looking at the camera. In the background is an elevated view of Ventnor Seafront.

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For September, it’s Writer and Filmmaker Isaac Leal. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative […]

Interview: August’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For August, it’s filmmaker and videographer Liam Downer. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative […]

Interview: July’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For July, it’s animator Jack Holliday Hughes. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]

Interview: May’s Young Creative of the Month

young creative of the month for may, lewis corry, smiling infront of their artwork

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For May, it’s Poet and visual artist Lewis Corry. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young […]

Interview: April’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For April, it’s graphic designer Mitchell Wright. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]

Interview: March’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For March, it’s jewellery maker Ruby Hawkins who runs a small business ‘Moon and Stars Jewellery’. This fund launches at the beginning of […]

Interview: February’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For February, it’s Fashion Designer Tom Rowe. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]

Interview: January’s Young Creative of the Month

Maisie McGregor, sitting on the floor and looking to the right. She's wearing a black top, grey jeans and black high heeled shoes

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For January, it’s artist and musician Maisie McGregor, but you may well know her by her stage name “Muffy”. This fund launches at […]

News: Celebrating the Young Creatives of 2023

In April Brave Island started a new fund, Young Creative of the Month, where each month we award £100 to a young creative from the Isle of Wight and share an interview with them on our blog. We had an amazing selection of creatives, and can’t wait to see who we meet in 2024! We […]

Interview: December’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For December, it’s author Kit Kanthan. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the […]

Interview: Christmas Card Competition Winner

Each year Brave Island holds a Christmas Card Design competition in which the winner is awarded £100 and has their design sold around the Island to raise money for Ventnor Foodbank. This year’s winner is Kira Lacey. Kira’s cards are now available to buy from Ventnor Exchange! Can you tell us a little bit about […]

Interview: November’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For November, it’s digital artist Nathan Box. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]

Interview: October’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For October, it’s Poppy Morris. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of the Month […]

Interview: September’s Young Creative of the Month

Every month Brave Island runs a Young Creative of the Month fund, where we spotlight a local young creative with an interview on our blog, and support them with funding of £100. For September, it’s Photographer Jasmine Metta Truman. This fund launches at the beginning of every month, you can apply to be Young Creative of […]