Our pioneering creative health charity delivers quality arts programmes supporting mental & physical wellbeing, at every stage of life Island-wide💙
Registered charity297474 Independent Arts is an ‘arts for wellbeing’ charity based on the Isle of Wight. Started in 1987, our mission is to use the arts in all forms – and professional artists – to help improve lives across the Island. Over the years, we’ve worked with hundreds of artists to provide a joyous experience to thousands of people who, for any reason (age, infirmity, loneliness, loss) seek the comfort and companionship that creativity and a cup of tea, can bring. We also deliver SingAbout and DanceMakers to groups across the Island from Freshwater to Bembridge. Since 2021 our Creative Hub in Newport provides a safe place to meet up, do something creative and see something amazing on display, that has been produced through the many and varied programmes on offer. Open six days a week, there is something for everyone. Whatever your age, you are never too young or too old to enjoy the fun that doing something creative can bring. Like most small charities, we employ wonderfully committed staff, are supported by dozens of volunteers, and engage many highly skilled freelance artists. We are funded by individual donations, community fundraising, programme grants (National Lottery, Arts Council etc) sales of workshops to care homes and ad hoc contracts. Charity No. 297474 • Company limited by guarantee No. 2147908
