Residents from a Cowes care home have visited Independent Arts, in the Creative Hub in Newport, to view a display of work created by care homes from across the Island.
Local artists have been inspiring residents from various homes to create some incredible works of art. This absolutely fabulous range is now on display in Independent Arts and will be available for the public to view until 21st January.
Running from 17th November 2025 to 21st January 2026, the exhibition presents work developed through Workshops for Wellbeing with Independent Arts artist practitioners Debbie Way, Lou Elliott and Kirstie Hayler.
The collection includes collages, printing with natural and recycled materials, wire portraits, drawing, weaving and clay work.
Residents from Old Charlton House were involved with local artist, Debbie Way, and made some fish and wire faces. The sessions were fun filled and full of laughter as the faces were good but didn’t look like anyone they were supposed to!
The art sessions were accessible to all, both residents and their families joined in, and created a lovely warm atmosphere in the home.
Resident, Brenda, said:
“It was a lovely morning, and I enjoyed looking at all the things. The pond was my favourite; I wanted to bring it back with me”.
Activities Coordinator, Debbie Webb, said:
“We had a wonderful morning admiring our work and those of others. It is a very inspirational display and has given us lots of ideas for the future. If you get the chance to visit, I recommend it. We thank Nicola for the very warm welcome we got and for the lovely morning”.
Nicola Ward, from Independent Arts, said:
“It was a real pleasure to welcome talented artists from Old Charlton House to the Creative Hub, 48–49 High Street, who came to view their own work alongside a striking exhibition showcasing artwork created by residents and service users from 12 care, residential and supported living homes across the Island.
“We would like to thank all participating homes, residents, service users and staff for sharing their powerful and evocative artwork. The exhibition highlights the important role creative activity plays in supporting wellbeing, opportunities for expression, connection and confidence – particularly for some of the artists who may be living with complex health needs. It is a pleasure to bring this outstanding collection of work to the public eye for all to enjoy”.
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