The Open Studios Showcase at Quay Arts in Newport runs from 15 to 25 May 2026 alongside the island-wide studio openings, bringing the work of all participating artists into one gallery for visitors who want an overview before committing to a route. Free entry, all mediums represented, and the Quay Arts gallery space giving the work a context that a studio visit does not always provide.
Quay Arts is Newport's main arts centre and gallery, and the Showcase exhibition turns it into the starting point for the eleven-day Open Studios programme. For visitors coming from off-island, or for islanders who want a preview before choosing which studios to visit, the Showcase condenses the breadth of island artistic practice into a single accessible space. The Newport waterfront location makes it easy to combine with an afternoon in the town.
Free entry. Quay Arts, Newport harbour. Running 15-25 May alongside Isle of Wight Open Studios. More arts and crafts events on the island this spring.
