Visual Art Archives - Brave Island

Learn: Coffee & Chat with Photographer Gary Wallis

Open until:

23 Jun 2026

Join Gary Wallis for a conversation about how he has built his career as a freelance photographer for over 30...

Sonnie, a young man, DJs behind the decks on stage at Strings Bar & Venue

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

Open until:

28 Jun 2026

Tell us about your creative practice and we’ll give you £100! Each month we choose a ‘Young Creative of the...

Learn: Brave Island Young Makers

Open until:

28 Jun 2026

In the lead up to Ventnor Fringe we're testing out a new idea, with weekly Monday sessions to learn about...

Learn: Family Fringe Assistant Placement

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...

Two festival crew attaching artwork to fencing

Brief: Create Artwork for IOW Festival Stage

Now closed

We are seeking three young artists to bring bold, eye-catching artwork to life in the Kashmir Cafe garden at this...

Jimi Hendrix performing at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival

Brief: Jimi Hendrix Exhibition Competition

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Dimbola Museum & Galleries are opening a new exhibition of Jimi Hendrix at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, and...

Learn: Paid Photographer’s Assistant Placement

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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...

Kyra, a young lady with long dark hair sat on a stool holding a guitar in front of a microphone on a stand.

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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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...

Learn: Coffee & Chat with Artist Trudie Wilson

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Join Fine Artist Trudie Wilson for a conversation about the steps she has taken to build her practice and career as...

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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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...

Brief: Submit Work for Brave Island Zine!

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Submissions are now open for the second edition of the Brave Island Zine! The zine shines a spotlight on the...

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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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...

A young artist poses with the Isle of Wight Open Studios sign on the street outside New Carnival

Fund: Exhibit at IW Open Studios 2026

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Are you a visual artist looking to showcase your work and build connections? Isle of Wight Open Studios are offering...

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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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...

Brief: Submit Work for Brave Island Zine!

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We are super excited to announce that we are launching a Brave Island Zine! It will shine a spotlight on...

Two young people taking photos on cameras at Freshwater Bay

Learn: Studio Photography Workshop

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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...

Social: Portsmouth Street Art Workshop

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We've teamed up with LOOKUP Portsmouth to organise a spray paint workshop just for Brave Island members! Join us for...

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

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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...

Learn: Pottery Making Workshop

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Ever wanted to try out pottery or interested in learning some new skills? We’ve organised a free pottery making class...

A group of people stood around a table, chatting in a dimly lit room.

Learn: Coffee & Chat with Brave Island & IWCN

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Need a creative boost? Come and chat with the Brave Island and IW Creative Network team! With a wealth of...

Industry: Visual Art

Learn: Coffee & Chat with Photographer Gary Wallis

23 Jun 2026

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

28 Jun 2026

Learn: Brave Island Young Makers

28 Jun 2026

Learn: Family Fringe Assistant Placement

30 Jun 2026

Brief: Create Artwork for IOW Festival Stage

Brief: Jimi Hendrix Exhibition Competition

Learn: Paid Photographer’s Assistant Placement

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

Learn: Coffee & Chat with Artist Trudie Wilson

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

Brief: Submit Work for Brave Island Zine!

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

Fund: Exhibit at IW Open Studios 2026

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

Brief: Submit Work for Brave Island Zine!

Learn: Studio Photography Workshop

Social: Portsmouth Street Art Workshop

Fund: Young Creative of the Month

Learn: Pottery Making Workshop

Learn: Coffee & Chat with Brave Island & IWCN