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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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artist alice malia prepping a wall for mural painting

Brief: Large Scale Mural Painting Placements

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We're looking for two people to work with a group of artists creating a large scale mural in East Cowes....
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young creative of the month for may, lewis corry, smiling infront of their artwork

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...
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photo of the warrior ship at sunset at portsmouth historic dockyard

Learn: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Visit

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Are you interested in marketing, history, museums, or just fancy a trip off the Island? We've organised a FREE trip...
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Learn: Creative Writing Workshop

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For our next monthly skills workshop in May we’ve organised a session with Playwright Joseph Houlders, who is part of...
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A large Carnival puppet, there's a large head with a model ship on top. The puppet is dressed in blue fabric. It's hands are operated by one person on either side.

Learn: Giant Puppet Masterclass

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We're super excited to say we've linked up with local carnival company New Carnival to secure some free spaces on...
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artist performing on stage at kashmir cafe at the isle of wight festival 2022

Brief: Join the Kashmir Cafe Artist Liaison Team

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Are you looking to gain experience in artist liaison or working backstage at a festival? Kashmir Café, a fan-favourite stage...
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a girl photographs a live music event

Brief: Festival Event Photography

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We have an exciting opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Isle of Wight Festival as one of the...
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a man looks through a vinyl record collection whilst designing an image on his laptop

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...
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two people look at a wooden structure during the build of the people's palace of possibility

Brief: Paid Production Assistant Placement

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We've teamed up with theatre company The Bare Project to offer a Production Assistant Placement on an exciting outdoor art...
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A black "london cab" style car with a metal aerial rig structure coming off the back. From the aerial rig there is an acrobat hanging on silks upside-down whilst two people watch from the ground.

Learn: Learn to Fly Aerial Workshop

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For our next monthly skills workshop we've teamed up with internationally acclaimed circus company Pirates of the Carabina to host their...
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man plays guitar and sings in a record shop

Brief: Perform at Record Store Day 2024

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Do you make original music and want to perform it live? On Record Store Day, Ventnor Exchange hosts a day...
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Ruby is sat at a desk with her long curly hair tied back

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...
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