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Momentum

An exhibition by photographer and film maker Dominika Baerova.

Sat 6 September – Wed 24 September

Sat 6 Sept – Wed 24 Sept

Momentum is a photography and short film exhibition by Dominika Baerova, that explores freeride skiing as both a visceral experience and an expressive art form.

Through a curated series of stills and a short film, the exhibition captures the interplay between skier and mountain. Bold motion carved into frozen terrain, and the stillness that precedes it.


The imagery embraces contrast: kinetic lines against vast silence, explosive action and immersive textures of snow, wind, and rock. The film delves into the mental space just before descent, where memory, anticipation, and instinct collide. It’s about that charged pause at the edge, where gravity meets intention, and movement becomes inevitable.


The work leans into an experimental visual language, merging documentary sharpness with abstract composition. Sponsored by Houdini Sportswear, the exhibition reflects a shared commitment to creativity, risk, and the pursuit of sustainable outdoor culture.

FREE ENTRY

Clayden Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Clayden Gallery

Loo-vre

An exhibition by five island artists to raise awareness about Bowel Cancer.

Fri 4 July – Sun 27 July

Fri 4 Jul – Sun 27 Jul

The Loo-vre exhibition brings together five pieces of art crafted from the humble toilet to raise awareness around Bowel Cancer.

The toilets were recently placed around the Island in a guerilla art project designed to heighten awareness of bowel cancer and encourage people to seek advice if they have symptoms and take the test if they’ve been sent one.

Come along and find out what inspired five Isle of Wight artists as they designed these wonderful loos.

Exhibiting artists:
Gemma Mallinson
Holly Maslen
Joshua Raffell
Nathan Holt
Maddy Dobson

Find out more about the campaign at www.yourloocouldsaveyou.co.uk

For information about the exhibiting artists, please click HERE.

FREE ENTRY

Clayden Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Clayden Gallery

Daisy Steed

An exhibition by Falmouth University MA student Daisy Steed.

Tue 8 July – Sun 27 July

Tues 8 Jul – Sun 27 Jul

Daisy Steed is an artist originally from the Isle of Wight, whose practice is deeply rooted in the natural landscape, folklore, and the intricate workings of the human brain. Drawing intuitive connections between these realms, her work explores how physical environments, ancestral stories, and neurological processes intertwine to shape identity, memory, and cultural narrative.

Daisy holds a first class BA in Fine Art from Solent University and is currently completing her MA at Falmouth University. Her recent work forms part of a six-month research-led project culminating in a public-facing outcome for the final semester of her postgraduate study. In 2022, Daisy was selected for the Freelands Painting Prize, recognising her as an emerging artist.

The pieces on display investigate the intersection of agriculture, fertility, and the biological and societal roles of women’s bodies. Drawing on the lives of historical figures such as Isabella de Fortibus and Elizabeth Stuart—women once connected to Carisbrooke Castle— Daisy’s work reanimates lost voices, layering them with contemporary concerns around aspects of gender, power, and ecology.

Through an evocative blending of historical reference and personal inquiry, her practice aims to unearth connections between land and lineage, biology and myth, the internal and external.

Instagram: daisysteedart

FREE ENTRY

Cafe
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Quay Café

Greater in Tune IOW

An exhibition of large-scale, contemporary portrait photography.

Sat 7 June – Sat 2 August

Sat 7 Jun – Sat 2 Aug

Greater In Tune: IOW showcases contemporary portrait photography from Zambian-born, London-based photographer and filmmaker Alexis Chabala. Influenced by a mix of cultures from where and how he grew up and a lifelong connection to comics, music, photography, and painting. His love of portraiture has remained central throughout his practice.

Many of the artists featured in this exhibition were first photographed during a previous collaboration with producer Lorayne Crawford (2014-2021).

From early in his career, Alexis developed a raw, distinctive style that bridges both commercial and artistic practices.

FREE ENTRY

West Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Clayden Gallery

SOFT: Quay Arts Biennial Exhibition

A group exhibition by artists from across the UK exploring the OPEN Call theme ‘SOFT’.

Sat 9 August – Sat 4 October

Sat 9th Aug – Sat 4th Oct

Every 2 years, Quay Arts invites emerging and professional artists from across the UK to submit artworks to be a part of our themed OPEN Exhibition; with this year’s theme being ‘SOFT’. 

Bringing together the work of young, emerging and established artists exploring the theme ‘SOFT’, showcasing concepts and techniques through materials, themes and the curated interplay of works within the (gallery) setting. The selected artists have interpreted the theme in a multitude of ways, from the tactile to the conceptual, offering diverse possibilities for interpretation, exploration, and expression. 

One artist will be selected by a judging panel from the 2025 OPEN and be awarded first prize: a solo exhibition at Quay Arts in the West Gallery in 2026 / 2027. A second artist will also be selected for a solo exhibition at Quay Arts in the Clayden Gallery in 2026. 

FREE ENTRY

West Gallery
Monday – Sunday
9am to 5pm

Preview Event: Sat 9th Aug, 6 – 8pm

West Gallery

Quayholders Scheme

QUAYHOLDER ANNUAL & MONTHLY DONATIONS

As a charity, we believe that participation in the arts improves life and that everyone, regardless of age or experience, should have an opportunity to participate.

We generate the majority of our revenue through our commercial activities, live events, exhibitions and creative courses. This revenue is directly reinvested in our programmes, exhibitions, events and facilities. However, to maintain our day-to-day operations and continue to offer high-quality creative experiences, we require ongoing financial support.

OVER THE PAST YEAR QUAY ARTS HAS…

…hosted over 50 events in the Anthony Minghella Theatre

…provided over 23 FREE art exhibitions

…provided creative experiences to 2238 children and young people

…offered 28 FREE workshops for families.

FOR AS LITTLE AS £5 A MONTH YOUR DONATION WILL ALLOW US TO…

-Keep our exhibitions free all year round.

-Provide educational arts activities for children, young people and families to drive engagement in an area of deprivation.

-Support talented artist & tutors and those who work in the creative industries to develop and advance their skills.

-Help maintain and develop Quay Arts’ buildings as an accessible creative space for all.

Your support is crucial in ensuring that we can continue to make a meaningful impact through our creative endeavours.

Supporter
£60 annually
£5 monthly

  • Quarterly QuayHolders newsletter.
  • Invitation to selected event previews.

Member
£120 annually
£10 monthly

  • Quarterly QuayHolders newsletter.
  • Invitation to selected event previews.
  • Acknowledgement of your support on our website.
  • Early access to ticket sales for events.

Patron
£600 annually
£50 monthly

  • Quarterly QuayHolders newsletter.
  • Invitation to selected event previews.
  • Acknowledgement of your support on our website.
  • Early access to ticket sales for events.
  • 10% off food and drink in the cafe (conditions apply.)

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Summer School ’23

Quay Arts is delighted to bring back its popular Summer School programme.

Summer School is an opportunity to take part in specialist creative courses under expert tuition. There are a range of courses to choose from including exciting new offers.

Summer School courses are run late July and throughout August and are held at Quay Arts and Jubilee Stores.

Jubilee Stores

Jubilee Stores is Quay Arts artist studios and participatory arts complex. Located just along the river it houses 7 artist studios and hosts a range of courses and workshops.

Jubilee Stores Studios is an artist studios and participatory arts complex owned and run by Quay Arts. It is located just along the river from the Quay Arts Centre and houses 7 artist studios and hosts a range of courses and workshops.

Built in 1924, the building was used to store grain by James Thomas and Co. Ltd, a local miller company. The lease for the building was sold in the mid 1930’s and it was taken over by the British Road Services to store various goods. By the mid 1970’s, the building had fallen into a state of disrepair before being taken over by Quay Arts to be used as a participatory arts complex.

The conversion and establishment of Jubilee Stores Studios took place following Quay Arts capital grant of over £1 million from the Arts Council England’s National Lottery Board in 1996.

Jubilee Stores Studios provides emerging artists and makers with a base from which they can develop and grow their artistic practice, whilst also providing the Island with a unique cultural dynamic through developing the creative industries. Resident artists create work in a wide range of media, from printmaking to digital media, jewellery to visual arts and crafts.

Resident artists also offer courses and workshops through the Quay Arts seasonal programme. Please click here to view Quay Arts current courses and workshops.

Photograph courtesy of Joanna Kori

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Even a little money can make a big difference at Quay Arts

Did you realise that when you buy a cup of freshly ground barista coffee in our Café Bar, you are helping to support the cultural life of the Isle of Wight? However, the generosity of our supporters goes beyond sales of food, drink and theatre tickets. Gifts of money, time, and even specific items make a huge difference to the amount of work we can do. Together, we can continue to enrich the lives of islanders and visitors with our fantastic programme of events.

DONATE TO QUAY ARTS

Even a little money can make a big difference at Quay Arts

Did you realise that when you buy a cup of freshly ground barista coffee in our Café Bar, you are helping to support the cultural life of the Isle of Wight?

However, the generosity of our supporters goes beyond sales of food, drink and theatre tickets. Gifts of money, time, and even specific items make a huge difference to the amount of work we can do. Together, we can continue to enrich the lives of islanders and visitors with our fantastic programme of events.

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