Creativity Of Island Pupils Shines At New Quay Arts Exhibition

The creativity and imagination of young people across the Isle of Wight is being proudly showcased at Newport’s Quay Arts Centre, as the Isle of Wight Council’s PEACH (Partnership for Education, Attainment and Children’s Health) project launches its latest Schools Art Exhibition.

PEACH aims to support Island schools in improving the health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and families, recognising the vital role that creative projects play in supporting positive mental health, confidence, and community engagement.

This year’s theme, ‘Change’, invited pupils to creatively explore and express what change means to them. The results are as diverse as they are inspiring, with a vibrant collection of 2D, 3D, and digital artworks on display.

Students from sixteen Island schools, spanning both primary and secondary levels, have contributed to the exhibition. The pieces include individual and collaborative work, with each artwork telling its own unique ‘change’ story.

The exhibition is open daily from 9am to 5pm in the Clayden Gallery at Quay Arts and runs until Saturday 3rd May.

Entry is free, and members of the public are warmly encouraged to come along and celebrate the talents of the Island’s young artists.

Simon Bryant, the Isle of Wight’s Director of Public Health said:

“Building on the fantastic response from previous years, this year’s PEACH Art Exhibition brings together schools and the wider community to celebrate the outstanding creativity of our Island’s pupils.

"It has been an inspirational project from start to finish, and projects like this are vital for giving young people the opportunity to explore and express their creativity.

"Huge congratulations to all the students for their incredible work!”

For more information about the exhibition, please visit www.quayarts.org or contact the Isle of Wight Council Communications Team.