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There's lots to see at Dimbola. We have permanent exhibitions of Julia Margaret Cameron's work, a changing programme of contemporary photography and art exhibitions, a History of IOW Pop Festivals, the Jimi Hendrix Garden, and the Cameron Tearooms which is renowned for high quality locally sourced food and homemade cakes, click here to see the full menu. We also have a small Gift Shop where you can buy a memento DONATIONS
MEMBERS Current members can now access the new members' area using the following link 'Members Area' To find out more about becoming a member click here 
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED We are currently looking for volunteers to cover reception. Duties include meeting and greeting visitors, handling admission, shop sales, and answering the phone. Experience of using a till is not essential but would be beneficial. Training will be given. Hours to suit. Either a half or full-day. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact Shirley on 07769820263.
UPCOMING MUSIC EVENTS Karen Tweed
Are You Experienced? Are You Experienced? is the No.1 tribute to Jimi Hendrix and are now in their 11th year having played throughout the UK, Europe, and in Dubai. They were also the opening act for this years Isle of Wight Festival, performing on the Big Top Stage, and will be performing live on August 28th in Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Tickets can be purchased from Dimbola Lodge, Terrace Lane, Freshwater Bay,
YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN ... The Jimi Hendrix Memorial Walk Walk Information: Booking for this walk is advised, but not essential. Please call 01983 756814.
16 July to 17 October
For Summer 2010, Dimbola is playing host to a scintillating show, The Art of Miles Davis, an exhibition featuring a collection of original drawings, paintings and prints created by one of the twentieth century's biggest jazz legends. The exhibition will run in association with the Miles Davis Estate, whose UK representative is Jonathan Poole at Compton Cassey Gallery in Gloucestershire www.jonathanpoole.co.uk
9 July to 1 August Chris Weston The Last Great Event
To celebrate this years 40th anniversary of the legendary 1970 Isle of Wight Festival, Chris Weston will be exhibiting monochrome prints taken from his limited edition book "The Last Great Event", which documents all aspects of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Copies of the book "The Last Great Event" can be purchased at Dimbola, as well as a black and white panoramic print of the entire 1970 festival site - only 200 copies remaining.
1 June to 19 September
A pictorial history of the Isle of Wight festival from 1968 to 2009, created for the V.I.P backstage tent at the 2009 Isle of Wight Festival. 10 June to 17 October
Guy Portelli, as featured on the BBC programme Dragon's Den, will be exhibiting his sculptures of Miles Davis, prowling the stage, and 'Hey Joe' of Jimi Hendrix. The sculptures will be on display at Dimbola until 9 July 2010 as part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations of the Isle of Wight Festival. 'Blow' an edition 3 of 7 is for sale at £16,000 For further information on Guy and his collections, visit
11 June to 12 September
Documenting and epitomising the experience that was the world's largest ever music festival of its time.
COMING SOON 6 August to 26 September Graham Stevens and Andrew Tweedie Pop Festivals as Utopian Experiments: 60's Air Art
To find out more about Dimbola Galleries and Photographic Museum and to see the full exhibitions programme for 2010 click here to Download our Brochure
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