An image of the Ryde Art Collective exhibition, (left to right) featuring artwork by Richard May, Barbara Gowan and Violet Marek.

Left to right, featuring artwork by Richard May, Barbara Gowan and Violet Marek.

Exhibition

The Ryde Art Collective - The 2026 Exhibition

This multi-disciplinary exhibition by the Ryde Art Collective brings together a vibrant, contemporary collection of concept driven work.

The Ryde Art Collective is a group of professional, contemporary artists who are Isle of Wight based. They work in a diverse multi-disciplinary range of traditional and technology media. Each artist makes concept driven work informed by personal experience and context. 

Curated by Maya Brasington, Artist and Curator (current Curatorial Lead at Aspex Portsmouth) these distinct artistic practices are brought together to offer an exciting and vibrant exhibition in Quay Arts' West Gallery.

Artists exhibiting are Barbara Gowan, Fiona Schindler, Fran Farrar, Gillian Clarke, Jan Frith, Karen Mead, Richard May, Vincent Dupont-Blackshaw, Violet Mareck, Zoë Barker

26th September – 8th November 2026

West Gallery, Quay Arts is open daily 9-4pm, free admission

Quay Arts, Sea Street, Newport PO30 5BD

 

The exhibition is kindly supported by McCarthy and Booker Estate Agents

Gallery

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Large print
  • Relaxed sessions

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