HIBERNAL

A Winter advent calendar installation by illustrator and printmaker Katie Stone.

Sat 30 November, 2024 Sat 18 January, 2025

Sat 30th Nov 2024 – Sat 18th Jan 2025

Illustrator and printmaker Katie Stone has worked with students from Queensgate Primary School to create a Winter Advent Calendar for the Quay Café exhibition wall. 

Pupils aged 5 to 11 have been painting, printing and cutting shapes to help create a spectacular wintry owl relief collage. Each day, over 24 days, the owl will reveal an original linocut image hand printed by Katie. Each print will illustrate a wintry word from the past. 

Follow Quay Arts on Instagram and Facebook for the daily advent reveal and increase your wintry word knowledge ready for the festive season!

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. 

West Gallery
Monday – Sunday

9am to 5pm

Hats Off to Sandown

A collaboration between Sandown Carnival Association and Boojum & Snark.

Fri 8 November Tue 26 November

Fri 8th Nov – Tues 26th Nov 2024

Hats off to Sandown is a collaborative project between the Sandown Carnival Association and Boojum & Snark to revive the tradition of hat-wearing at the Sandown Bay Regatta.

Sandown Carnival’s Regatta Hat Project has captivated the Island seaside town for two years. This vibrant initiative brings together people of all ages to create extraordinary headwear inspired by the town’s rich history, nature and traditions and wear it at Sandown Bay Regatta’s annual Grand Hat Parade.

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The project is renowned for its spectacular giant hats, often co-created with the community. This year, the collection included a hat inspired by Brading Roman Villa’s Gallus mosaic and another celebrating the famous 18th-century radical mayor John Wilkes who made Sandown his home. Be inspired by the community’s artistic energy and spirit as you explore this wonderful collection of fabulous giant hats and discover more about this community project.

Supported by Arts Council England, the Regatta Hat Project is a testament to the power of art, co-creation and community engagement. It’s an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together, celebrate Sandown’s unique identity, and have a whole lot of fun in the process.

Portfolio


Sat 28 September Sat 23 November

Sat 28th Sept – Sat 23rd Nov

PORTFOLIO brings together 17 artists working across a wide range of disciplines, linked in this exhibition through their association with Quay Arts. 

All have taught on Quay Arts 30 week-long Portfolio Preparation course, devised and developed by artist Nick Martin. The Portfolio course covers techniques and skills alongside critical thinking and theory.

For PORTFOLIO at Quay Arts, tutors have been invited to showcase recent works that were indicative of delivered course content, demonstrating the strength of their own practice, and how this might impact and inspire future students.

Mid-Exhibition Event
West Gallery | Nov 2nd | 2 – 4pm

We will be holding a mid-exhibition event in our West Gallery to celebrate PORTFOLIO. This will also be an opportunity to meet the artists. Non-alcoholic refreshments will be available and our Café bar downstairs will be open for purchases.

Exhibitors:
Mandy Bangerter
Marius von Brasch
Marion Brandis
Helen Goodman
Barbara Gowan
Jeremy Gully
Nick Martin
Karen Mead
Bridget Macdonald
Barbara Sheppard
Martin Swan
Melanie Swan
Marion Tasker
Caroline Underwood
Russell West
Penelope Walford
Ian Whitmore

Portfolio Preparation Course:
Information Day Drop – In’s

Rope Store (located on our Café Terrace)
Saturday 19th October 10am – 12pm
Saturday 9th November 2 – 4pm


The Portfolio course has been running since 2018. It provides an opportunity for students to try out a wide range of artistic disciplines in the style of an art Foundation. It caters for people of all ages (18+) who wish to expand their experience and / or develop a strong portfolio, taught by professional artists across Jubilee Stores Studios and Quay Arts.

To find out more about the 2025 Portfolio course or to register interest, please join us for our informal drop-in Information Days held in our Rope Store at Quay Arts. Our Lead Tutor Nick Martin and Visual Arts Manager Ian Whitmore will be available during the drop-in’s to talk about the course and answer any questions.

You can also get in touch by emailing either of the below, or leave contact details with Quay Arts Box Office in our Shop.

Visual Arts Manager, Ian Whitmore
i.whitmore@quayarts.org

Lead Tutor, Nick Martin
nmartiniow@gmail.com

Find out more about the Portfolio course here

FREE ENTRY

West Gallery
Monday – Sunday

9am to 5pm

Mid-Exhibition Event:
West Gallery
Nov 2nd | 2 – 4pm

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

Donate

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.

See below some of the ways you can help us offer unique opportunities for education and development – today and long into the future.

QUAYHOLDER SINGLE & REGULAR DONATIONS

As a charity, the majority of our revenue is generated through our café, shop, events and creative courses. Every penny we raise is reinvested in our programmes, exhibitions, events and facilities. However, this still leaves us with a shortfall and we are constantly seeking support from individuals to help us sustain and develop our vibrant programme of activities. Whether you make a single donation or join our QuayHolders regular giving scheme, you will know that you are helping us develop greater arts opportunities and activity on the Isle of Wight.

In return we offer you the chance to develop a closer relationship with the Quay, help shape our activity and influence the future development of Quay Arts. We offer three levels of QuayHolder, with a range of benefits as a thank you for your support:

£36 annually / £3 monthly ‘QuayHolder Supporter’

Will receive:

  • Annual QuayHolders newsletter.
  • Invitation to our annual QuayHolder event.
  • Invitations to exhibition previews & special events.

£120 annually / £10 monthly ‘QuayHolder Member’

Will receive the same as a Supporter as well as:

  • Acknowledgement of your support on our website.
  • Invitation to AGM with inclusive voting rights.

£500 annually / £42 monthly ‘QuayHolder Patron’

Will receive the same as a Supporter & Member as well as:

  • Invitation to annual round-table discussion with key staff.
  • Name listed on the QuayHolders Wall within the building.

Regular Donations

Click the ‘donate’ button below to set up a regular donation to become a Quayholder Supporter, Member or Patron processed through the Charities Aid Foundation. If you experience any difficulties with signing up to become a QuayHolder, please email info@quayarts.org

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.