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LEAN | TO

LEAN | TO features artist Steve Baxter’s background thinking and making processes in preparation for LIVING | ROOM.

Sat 11 January – Sun 16 February

Sat 11th Jan – Sun 16th Feb

This exhibition gives insight into the background makings and thinking behind LIVING | ROOM on display in our West Gallery from Dec 7th – Jan 25th. Steve previously featured sculptural work at Quay Arts Biennial OPEN 2023 Exhibition: The Art of Sculpture, from which he was awarded this solo West Gallery exhibition.

LEAN | TO features Steve’s background thinking and making processes in preparation for LIVING | ROOM.

The LEAN | TO is a set of images, forms and writing that are installed together to make sense of and give insight into the process of my making art. This is the squad of players from which a first team is chosen from. No less important, crucial for underpinning success and each bringing individual contributions.” – Steve Baxter

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Clayden Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

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Clayden Gallery

Isle of Wight Open Studios Showcase

Showcasing a rich diversity of artists participating in Isle of Wight Open Studios 2025.

Photo credit / artwork: Steve Miles

Thu 3 April – Sat 31 May

Thu 3rd Apr – Sat 31st May

Isle of Wight Open Studios is back for 2025!  Artists Island-wide will be opening their studios from Fri 16th May to Mon 26th May. In the lead-up, during April and May, a selection of work by participating artists will be brought together in the West Gallery at Quay Arts, showcasing the rich diversity of art and craft practices across the Island.

To find out more about Isle of Wight Open Studio’s 2025 click HERE.

SHOWCASE APPLICATION
Exhibition application portal going live Jan 24th

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West Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Launch Event:
Wed 2nd Apr 6 – 8pm

West Gallery

Habitat(s)

A collaboration between IW College students and Project Seagrass.

Sat 1 March – Sun 30 March

Sat 1st Mar – Sun 30th Mar

A collaboration between Isle of Wight College students Btec Art and Design Practice Level 3 Year 1, Project Seagrass and Marine Photographer Theo Vickers exploring the Isle of Wights Sea Grass beds through photography and 3D installations documenting the fauna that lives within this globally rare and important habitat.

To find out more, please visit the below websites:

Project Seagrass

Marine Photographer Theo Vickers

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Cafe Exhibit
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Quay Café

The Secret Library

Use your imagination to find The Secret Library during IW Story Festival, a magical place full of tales and wonder, where you can ignite the story inside you. 

Thu 20 February – Sat 22 February

Thu 20th Feb – Sat 22nd Feb

Ever wondered where those little knick-knacks come from and what their real purpose is? Here’s your chance to write your own story about the teeny-tiny washing drying on a line, or the antique microscope or the man in the hot air balloon dangling from the ceiling. 

Allergy advice: natural materials used in this setting, including nut shells.

This exhibition is part of the IW Story Festival, which will have a workshop taking place in the exhibition on Friday 21st February. But the Secret Library exhibition will be free entry and open to all during the afternoons, where you might bump into a Story Festival author who is telling a story. You can use the space to sit and write or draw too. 

The IW Story Festival is taking place at Quay Arts from February 20th – 22nd, find out more HERE.

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Clayden Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Clayden Gallery

Out on an Island: Pride In Self, Pride In Place

An exhibition to celebrate 20 years of LGBT History Month in the UK, presented by StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island Project.

Sat 15 February – Sun 16 March

Sat 15th Feb – Sun 16th Mar

‘Out On An Island: Pride In Self, Pride In Place’ is an exhibition to celebrate 20 years of LGBT History Month in the UK, presented by StoneCrabs’ Out On An Island Project.

Highlights include: the striking LGBT Memorial Quilt inspired by the AIDS Memorial Quilt, created by the Isle of Wight community; the IW LGBT+ Trail Map highlighting everyday lives and notable figures who shaped our community, a historical timeline of significant LGBTQ+ events and curated oral history interviews from the Island’s LGBTQ+ community in audio and film.

There will be workshops, including LGBT History Clubs and badge-making activities for all ages, participants are invited to participate in a badge design competition – 3 badge designs will be selected which will be reproduced to raise awareness and funds to support ongoing LGBTQ+ initiatives. 

The ethos of ‘Pride In Self, Pride In Place’ encompasses standing confidently in your own story to cultivate community pride. LGBT+ History Month serves as a reminder of a history often ignored, it is a dedicated space to celebrate our rich and diverse history, herstory, theirstory.

Join us in honouring the struggles and triumphs that shape our present and future generations.

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West Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

West Gallery

No Decisions About Us Without Us

An exhibition by year 5 students from Barton Primary School, as part of Artswork’s Young Cultural Changemaker programme.

Tue 28 January – Mon 24 February

Tues 28th Jan – Mon 24th Feb

To coincide with the Isle of Wight Story Festival, this exhibition of work by year 5 children at Barton Primary School, is about giving children the platform to advocate for the issues they care about, whether this be safe places to play, caring for the environment, being kind to others – or just giving children a say in decisions that affect them.

The exhibition represents the first phase of a larger project focusing on literacy, oracy and advocacy where the children are working with creatives Jess Ong and Adam Gaterell to get their message across through performance poetry, cartooning, songwriting and visual arts.

It is part of Artswork’s Young Cultural Changemaker programme on the Isle of Wight, which empowers young people to make a difference to their communities through creativity, and is supported by Government funding through Arts Council England.

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Cafe Exhibit
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

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Quay Café

CHANGE

An Isle of Wight School’s exhibition organised by IOW Council’s PEACH.

Sat 5 April – Sat 3 May

Sat 5th April – Sat 3rd May

We are pleased to announce the return of our Isle of Wight’s Schools exhibition organised by IOW Council’s PEACH (Partnership for Education, Attainment and Children’s Health), with the theme this year being ‘Change’.

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Clayden Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

If you are an Isle of Wight School who would like to apply, please view the below links:

In order to take part in our exhibition, please complete the below Submission Form by Friday 14th March 2025 midnight:
Exhibition Submission Form

The below Developing Exhibitions Guide is a short guide to the Clayden Gallery space, display ideas, and advice from the Arts Team at Quay Arts:
Developing Exhibitions Guide

If you would like some inspiration, then please view our previous PEACH exhibition ‘Connect’ via the 3D tour link below:
3D Tour of our previous PEACH exhibition ‘Connect’

Clayden Gallery

Under the Bed

An art sale featuring over 50 artists from across the island.

Sat 7 December, 2024 – Sat 25 January, 2025

Sat 1st Feb – Sat 8th Feb

‘Under the Bed Sale IOW’ is back for a packed second year, with more artists and this year’s exciting original artwork sale.

The works for sale are all from exhibited artists currently working on the Island, many of whom have exhibited nationally and internationally, included amongst them are several recipients of prestigious awards and national membership bodies. This sale gives artists an opportunity to pull out artworks from storage and sell them off at reduced prices to help clear space in their studios and is the perfect, affordable opportunity for people to start or continue their art collections.

Prices will range from £10 to £350 so the buying art lover has a chance to purchase original artwork at a great, affordable price. There will be painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography, ceramics, plus experiments, slight seconds, sketchbook works, drawings, collage, cards, and objects that defy description – there’s something for everyone, all on show salon style and all for immediate sale. It’s a win, win for all – artists have an opportunity to move work on and the new owners get to walk away with a unique, original piece of artwork on the day.

‘Under the Bed Sale IOW’ is a not-for-profit event run by, and directly supporting, exhibiting artists. Last year’s inaugural event created a real buzz and helped support creative practitioners on the Island.

Practicing artists, Fran Farrar, Fiona Schindler, Jill Wilkinson and Karen Mead are excited to be running the sale again this year. “Last year was such a vibrant, energetic event with almost 800 pieces of work sold over the week and we anticipate that this year will be equally as busy” said Fran Farrar one of the organising artists, “we are particularly thrilled to be holding the event in the wonderful West Gallery at Quay Arts. As the main arts venue on the Island it feels a great place to be sharing work for sale at accessible prices”.

This is an external event organised by the Under the Bed team; no further artist space is available for this event. If you’d like to know more please attend during the Sale in the West Gallery to speak to one of the organisers.

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West Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

West Gallery

Living | Room

A solo exhibition by Steve Baxter, winner of the Quay Arts Biennial OPEN 2023 Exhibition: The Art of Sculpture.

Sat 7 December, 2024 – Sat 25 January, 2025

Sat 7th Dec – Sat 25th Jan

A solo exhibition by island artist Steve Baxter, whose practice takes inspiration from the Isle of Wight’s ecosystems & geology. Intrigued by the physical processes of genesis, growth, and decay that are evident across our shorelines. His artworks are made from a variety of domestic objects, morphed into a new existence. As he explores the stability we take for granted in the objects around us is disrupted and made tenuous. 

Steve previously featured sculptural work at Quay Arts Biennial OPEN 2023 Exhibition: The Art of Sculpture, from which he was awarded a solo West Gallery exhibition. 

Joint Exhibition Launch Event:
Living | Room and Drawing Ahead
Sat 7th Dec | 2 – 4pm | West & Clayden Gallery

Join us for our Joint Exhibition Launch Event to celebrate the opening of our new exhibitions, Living | Room and Drawing Ahead. Taking place across both our West & Clayden Gallery 2 – 4pm.

Refreshments will be provided on the Gallery Landing and our Cafe Bar will be open 9am – 5pm.

All are welcome!

Meet the Artist Event
Sat 14th Dec | 10 – 11am | Free entry | West Gallery

Join exhibiting artist Steve Baxter and the Arts Team for an informal Meet the Artist Event, taking place in the West Gallery.

Steve will give a tour of his current solo exhibition Living | Room, which will last for 20-30 minutes. Afterward, there will be a Q&A. This is the perfect chance to learn more about Steve’s exhibition and gain insights from the artist about how his work is made, what inspires him, and much more.

This is a free event and all are welcome to attend, no booking necessary.

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West Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

3D TOUR AVAILABLE HERE

West Gallery

Open Exhibition 2023

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The Art of Sculpture

Emerging and established artists are invited to submit works in any medium for Quay Arts’ biennial OPEN Exhibition 2023: ‘The Art of Sculpture’

Every two years, Quay Arts invites artists from across the UK to submit works in any medium to be considered for inclusion in a themed OPEN Exhibition. This is part of Quay Arts’ work to provide a platform for artists and discover new talent. 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: End of day Monday 10th April

OPEN 2023 Brief:

The theme for this year’s exhibition is ‘The Art of Sculpture’

The theme of sculpture has a wide-ranging application within this brief and includes artworks that have a special focus on form, mass and space as well as materials, concepts and techniques. Artworks may be free-standing, mounted, or installations, including site specific arrangements. Any size artwork may be submitted within the limitations of size and access to the gallery which is on the first floor (please see guidelines and floor plan below). 

The resulting exhibition will showcase a strong and varied selection of contemporary and traditional works and explore the interplay of forms within the gallery setting. 

Prizes:
One artist will be selected (by a judging panel) from the 2023 OPEN for a solo exhibition at Quay Arts in the West Gallery in 2024 / 25. A second artist will be selected for a solo exhibition at Quay Arts Clayden Gallery in 2024.

Selection Panel:
Paul Woods, Open 2021 Winner; Eugene Dugan-Brause, Ian Whitmore and Hannah George, Quay Arts Arts team; Guest judge – TBA

To apply: Please read the guidelines below. Entrants must be 18 years or over.
Two stage application process –
1 Fill out and return the application form below to i.whitmore@quayarts.org
2 Click on the payment button and submit your payment. (£30 fee for up to 3 artworks)

BRIEF & GUIDELINES

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West Gallery Floorplan

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For alternative methods of application or for specific access needs please refer to the guidelines or email artsteam@quayarts.org

Application form & Payment

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Thank you for taking the time to apply! Your application fee supports costs incurred by Quay Arts associated with the selection, curation, installation and marketing of our OPEN exhibitions. Our galleries are open 7 days a week and always free to enter.

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February Fun

Quay Arts hosted the marvellous two day IW Story Festival in February which enjoyed sell out shows and a host of fabulous authors and activities. One of the big names at the event was Axel Scheffler who illustrated the iconic Gruffalo story books. Families queued right through the café and out the door to meet him and get their books signed.

To cap off a fantastically busy few days we welcomed The Bubble Show on Sunday afternoon. The theatre was at full capacity and Mr Bubbles kept all the audience entertained particularly the lucky few who got to stand in a giant size bubble! Mr Bubbles will be back at Quay Arts in the Autumn.

We have also had wonderful evenings of music with ‘Night and Spiers’ and ‘Remi Harris & Tom Moore’ and ‘Voodoo Room’ thoroughly delighting our appreciative music loving audiences.

The second Monday evening Collage Club was also held (check out the particularly fabulous collaged Crossword Cat that was made). Next Collage Club is on Monday 28th March 7-9pm. The youngsters who came to this Sunday’s Kids Art Club also enjoyed the art of cutting and pasting as you can see from this lovely ‘Spring’ artwork that they made. Next Kids Art Club is Sunday 27th March 10 – 12pm.

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All Rivers Run North: Spoken Word


All Rivers Run North  | Spoken Word Commission | Adam Gaterell 

As part of the ‘All Rivers Run North’ exhibition an original spoken word response by Island Poet Adam Gaterell was commissioned. Filmed by Chester George and supported by funding from Arts Council England, you can watch the performance on our Quay Arts YouTube channel below.

Adam will also be running a workshop session as part of the IW Story Festival in February. Adam will take young people on an artistic exploration of ways to create monsters for their own stories, comics or art.

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