The Festival is nearly here!

Well it's nearly here.....were in the final stretches before the festival begins! keep a look out for programmes that will be available soon so you can keep a check on the events you want to put in your diary. This year is not to be missed, with a mixture of art, music and even tree climbing!!!!! There's something for everyone!

Gilbert and Sullivan Karaoke

Come along to St Thomas' Church on Friday 9th July at 7pm to have a good old sing along to the music of Gilbert and Sullivan! To nervous to sing? don't worry, refreshments will be available to help you loosen up those vocal chords!!!!!!!!!

Barber shop singers!

Keep an eye out on Tuesday 6th July on your travels to and from the island on the Wightlink Fast Cat from Ryde pier head..............Barber shop singers....what more can I say, you could be in for a treat!

HOMEGROWN II

The surreal discussed basement of a former Wesleyan chapel plays host to a two week residency by 4 contemporary artists to create an immersive environment. Lisa Traxler, Adrienne Wroath and Steven Sales will collaboratively create 3D imagined landscape from paper and fabric whilst sound artist Ergo Phizmiz will form an accompanying audio soundscape. Developed over two weeks the site specific work will see techniques and ideas sourced from individual practices collied and evolve through engagement and questioning to create something truly new and innovative. Facilitated and curated by Lauren Fry.

Open all day for the duration of the festival.

Pathway Over the Sea

Tim Johnson to create new installation for Ryde Arts Festival!

Pathway Over the Sea

Taking inspiration from the Isle of Wight's coastal heritage artist Tim Johnson, is creating a new installation commissioned especially for the Ryde Arts Festival. Using local and sustainably sourced natural materials Tim will explore the structure and symbolism of pier architecture.
Tim is based on the Isle of Wight, his work encompasses sculpture, painting, basketry and photography and he has exhibited extensively in the UK and abroad.

Exhibition opens Sunday 4 July- Saturday 10 from 11am-7pm

Don't miss out on seeing this exclusive exhibition!