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SUMMARY:Permanent Exhibition: Isle of Wight Festival
DESCRIPTION:Solo Isle of Wight Festival Gallery \nAn exhibition focusing on the third and final of the original Isle of Wight Festivals held at Afton in 1970 within sight and sound of Dimbola and which saw Jimi Hendrix’s last major performance and his last in the UK. \nThe display includes rare posters and photographs of these legendary festivals. One photograph in particular is a panorama from Afton Down which gives an idea of the audience of 600\,000 who gathered to watch Jimi Hendrix\, The Doors\, Taste\, Miles Davis and Joni Mitchell to name a few. \nTo compliment this there is a display of posters and images of the new IOW Festivals\, revived by the leading music agency Solo in 2002\, which have featured such artists as The Rolling Stones\, David Bowie\, REM and Paul McCartney. \nAlso showing: Chris Cudlip bronze head of Hendrix. Chris has a background in special effects working as a freelance figurative sculptor and prop maker in London working for companies as varied as English national Opera\, Madame Tussauds and Pinewood Studios He is now pursuing a solo career from the Arches Studios complex based in Southampton where he available for public or private commissions of any size. \nOutside Dimbola there is a small memorial garden with a statue of Jimi Hendrix designed by sculptor John Swindells. Have your picture taken next to Jimi and his guitar or breathe in the wonderful lavender ‘Purple Haze’ that grows in his garden (spring/summer) and enjoy the views down to Freshwater Bay.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/permanent-exhibition-isle-of-wight-festival/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Permanent Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Permanent Exhibition: Julia Margaret Cameron
DESCRIPTION:Julia Margaret Cameron (1815 – 1879) was one of the most important early photographers and is now recognised the world over as a pioneer of photography as art. \nA woman ahead of her time\, she was ambitious and freethinking when most Victorian women were passive and demure. She took on the challenges of handling large cameras and dangerous chemicals at a time when photography was known as ‘The Black Art’. \nIgnoring conventions\, she experimented with composition and focus. Today she is credited with creating the first photographic close-up portraits and influencing the subsequent Pictorialism movement with her use of diffused focus. \nHer portraits of ‘famous men and fair women’\, reflect her time within the Freshwater Circle\, the birth of celebrity and her ambitions to be recognised as significant artist of her time. \nThe majority of her photographic work was created here at Dimbola. Her work is found in major archives the world over including our own growing Permanent Collection.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/permanent-exhibition-julia-margaret-cameron/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20281231T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T181722Z
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SUMMARY:Mini Iconic Bowie – Terry O’Neill
DESCRIPTION:Dimbola Museum & Galleries are honoured that Iconic Images have kindly agreed to loan us photographs of David Bowie taken by the late Terry O’Neil left over from our Iconic Bowie exhibition is 2019. \nOver a 20-year period\, O’Neill captured Bowie’s shapeshifting artistry better than just about anybody else. \nO’Neill’s photographs have left such a lasting impression because he was able to demystify some of the 20th century’s biggest icons. \nBy the time O’Neill started shooting Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust tour in 1973\, he was much a respected name in photography. \nCurrently exclusive to Dimbola in the UK\, the limited editions images are available to purchase. For more information please email admin@dimbola.co.uk
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/mini-iconic-bowie-terry-oneill/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
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SUMMARY:Kathleen Holloway: Sea Change
DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Holloway is a multi-genre photographer whose images range from street photography\, still life\, and photo abstractions. She has studied at The International Center of Photography and Penumbra Foundation\, both in New York City\, as well as The Art Institute of Seattle in Washington state. \nAfter graduating\, she pursued a career as a photo editor in publishing and the entertainment industry. With an over 20 year career of hiring photographers\, producing photo shoots and as a retoucher\, Kathleen has moved on to the next phase of her career\, showing her own work. Recent solo exhibitions include Gallery 178 and The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in 2023 both in Manhattan. Her work was also featured in NoMAA Women in the Heights: Dress at the NoMAA Gallery\, New York\,  was a selection for the 19th National Photography Competition at Fotofoto Gallery\, in Huntington\, NY\, and featured in the 20th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards for Women in Photography held at FotoNostrum Mediterranean House of Photography\, in Barcelona\, Spain. She is also a member of Soho Photo Gallery in New York City. \n“I’ve always had a love for art and photography\, since my father taught me the basics on his Pentax K1000 when I was a child. His experience and passion as a commercial artist encouraged me as I took my first steps to becoming a photographer. \nOver the last few years I have started experimenting with panoramic 35mm and medium format film photography and exploring historical printing techniques like cyanotype and platinum/palladium. I am continually interested in learning new ways to capture the world around us.” \nSea Change is a personal photo project inspired by her father-in-law’s love of sailing and his struggle with dementia. Photographing nautical items like fishing nets\, stony beaches\, and weathered ropes from around the shores of Britain\, she reflects each frame back to itself to reimagine patterns\, textures\, and colours making the familiar seem unfamiliar.  \n 
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/kathleen-holloway-sea-change/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T160000
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SUMMARY:Sheila Rock: Punk +
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to present PUNK + a compelling exhibition showcasing a retrospective by acclaimed photographer Sheila Rock. From the raw energy of 1970s punk\, with iconic images of The Clash\, Siouxsie Sioux\, and Billy Idol\, to the polished pop aesthetics of the 1980s music scene. Also accompanying the exhibition are a selection of photographic portraits from the series entitled Tough and Tender\, that were made in seaside towns around England. Although initially interested in the aesthetics of seascapes when starting on this series\, Rock’s dignified and stoic portraits reflect a quiet politics\, documenting subjects and environments on the economic margins of the early 21st Century. \nSheila Rock came to the UK from America in 1970\, and began a series of successful careers; firstly as a primary documenter of the punk era\, then as a successful commercial photographer in advertising and editorial and more recently as the author of photographic books featuring works of her own private passions. The Face magazine launched her career\, and she later contributed to a variety of diverse titles including German Vogue\, Elle\, Glamour\, Architectural Digest\, Sunday Times\, Telegraph Magazine\, Brides\, Time Magazine and Rolling Stone Magazine. Her book PUNK +\, published in 2013\, is a document of the London 1970s punk scene that was also accompanied by a series of exhibitions in London\, Paris and Berlin and later\, Tokyo\, Shanghai\, Hong Kong and Singapore. Her book Tough & Tender is a delicate and sensitive report from the English seaside and 80s SOUND AND VISION published in 2022 is an overview of youth culture in the 80s featuring photographs from her days shooting for THE FACE magazine.  \nHer books Tough & Tender\, Young Punks and 80s Sounds and Vision will be available to purchase from the Dimbola gift shop. A selection of prints will also be available to purchase. \nsheilarock.com\nInstagram \nThe exhibition runs until the 7th September.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/sheila-rock-punk/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
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SUMMARY:CJ Nox: The Beauty Of...
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to currently have a display of beautiful prints by CJ Nox Photography in our shop. All for sale\, starting from £55. Come and take a look! \n\n“CJ Nox is a visual storyteller rooted in the natural rhythms and quiet beauty of the Isle of Wight. A lifelong creative with a background rich in varied experiences\, CJ returned to the Island in search of a slower\, more intentional way of seeing—and of living. Accompanied by his loyal dog Beans\, he roams coastlines\, forests\, historic towns\, and windswept cliffs\, capturing fleeting moments that many pass by unnoticed.\n\n\nHis exhibition\, The Beauty Of…\, reflects his core philosophy: that beauty is not a fixed destination\, but something shifting\, personal\, and ever-present in our daily surroundings. Whether through the geometry of local architecture\, the softness of evening light across the Solent\, or the wild stillness of a forgotten woodland path\, CJ’s work invites us to pause\, reframe\, and look again.\n\n\nAs a photographer and video creator\, CJ blends artistic observation with a deep sense of place. His vlogs explore not just locations\, but the stories\, atmospheres\, and emotions behind each frame. He encourages viewers and visitors alike to rediscover the extraordinary in the seemingly ordinary—and to embrace the power of quiet moments.\n\n\nThrough both lens and life\, CJ Nox offers a gentle reminder: the world is always waiting to be seen anew.”\n\n\ncjnoxphotography.com
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/cj-nox-the-beauty-of/
CATEGORIES:Current Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250822T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
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SUMMARY:The Last Great Event Book Launch with Ray Foulk
DESCRIPTION:The sights and sounds of the original Isle of Wight Festival will be brought back to life with a string of events over the August Bank Holiday. \nRay Foulk\, co-promoter of the 1970 event at Afton\, will return to the Island with a new book to celebrate the milestone 55th anniversary of the legendary gathering that saw rock legends Jimi Hendrix\, The Doors and The Who take to the stage at Afton.  \nAn estimated 600\,000 people showed up to that record-breaking event which was subsequently preserved on film as well as on many records and CDs. Hundreds of thousands of music fans continue to return to the Island every year for the 21st Century version of the Isle of Wight Festival in Newport\, an event which is viewed on TV around the world. \nRay Foulk’s updated edition of The Last Great Event\, published byMedina Publishing\, tells the full insider story of the 1970 festival\, which had to overcome fierce local objections to take place. In new chapters for 2025\, he explores the enduring legacy that continues to this day with the new Isle of Wight Festivals. The new and expanded paperback edition was published last month\, headed by Peter Harrigan who was publicity director of the 1970 festival and the Bob Dylan one a year previously. Also included are more than 50 photographs taken at the more recent Isle of Wight Festivals\, courtesy of Isle of Wight Festival director John Giddings. These images were first debuted the Experience the Isle of Wight Festival exhibition series in 2023 at Dimbola \, which evolved into the Experience 25 exhibition held in Newport in 2024\, and expanded to London’s O2 in that autumn. \n“That the history of the Isle of Wight Festival endures is due in no small measure to the amazing run of 23 festivals organised by John Giddings and Solo\,” said Ray Foulk.”I am incredibly proud to have had been afforded the opportunity to add a new section on these events to this new paperback revision of The Last Great Event. May the IOW Festival go from strength to strength!” \nFriday August 22nd\, 6pm to 8pm. ‘The Last Great Event’ with Ray Foulk at Dimbola\, Freshwater Bay.  \nArrive at 6pm for a complimentary Mermaid gin and tonic\, with music in keeping with the 1970 Festival\, take your seat by 6:30pm for Ray Foulk’s presentation of the newly revised paperback version of his book\, moderated by Tom Stroud. Now including a new chapter about the Isle of Wight Festival from 2002 onwards—as reincarnated by John Giddings—the new book will be available to purchase\, with Ray signing copies in the foyer after his presentation. \n“I’ve known Ray for 15 years and interviewed him a lot\, but there’s still so much to learn about the Isle of Wight Festivals. Ray was at the centre of those events. His books are brilliant and his perspective is unique. It’s always great to hear him talk\,” said Tom Stroud. \nTickets are available from Dimbola at £5 per person\, £4 for Friends of Dimbola. Please phone us on 01983 756814 or pop in. \n \nThis event offers a unique way to revisit the spirit of the Isle of Wight Festival and celebrate its significant place in both local history and global music culture—Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of one of the World’s most beloved music festivals!” \nAbout Dimbola Museum & Galleries (Freshwater)\, former home of pioneer photographer Julia Margaret Cameron\, was saved from demolition by a dedicated group of campaigners\, many of whom were involved with\, or attended\, the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Dimbola hosts the first permanent exhibition to the 1970 Festival\, showcasing rare photographs\, memorabilia\, and stories of the historic event.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/the-last-great-event-book-launch-with-ray-foulk/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250907T210000
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SUMMARY:Pink Floyd Night 7th September with James Hollingsworth 6pm
DESCRIPTION:ATTENTION PINK FLOYD FANS!! JAMES HOLLINGSWORTH is appearing at Dimbola Museum & Galleries on SUNDAY 7th SEPTEMBER to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the release of their sublime classic ‘Wish You Were Here’ This will be a very special night featuring top singer/songwriter James’ original take on the music of Pink Floyd.\nJames will be presenting an all-live solo show\, uses modern “looping” technology\, with percussion\, voice and guitar effects to build complex arrangements in real time. James has a unique\, exciting acoustic guitar style reminiscent of the Andalusian tradition\, a superb and passionate singing voice with a mean harmonica style to boot. He’ll also be featuring some of his own excellent songs\n18.00 – Doors\, Bar open in the tearoom for drinks\n18:30 – 19:30: first set (1 hr.) in galleries upstairs.\n19:30 – 19:50: Break (20 mins)\n19:50 – 20:50: Second set (1 hr. )\n\n“James brings together the sights and sounds of Pink Floyd in a way that makes you conjure up thoughts of a whole band. With 30 plus instruments and sounds at his disposal his performance goes beyond performer and musician and becomes art in its own right. A performance worth every minute”(CICCIC\, Taunton)\nWith his upcoming run of headline shows \, built upon decades of busy gigging\, James has also been seen supporting Nick Harper three times over the years\, also Cara Dillon\, Hazel O’Connor\, Arthur Brown\, Phil Beer\, 60’s legends It’s a Beautiful Day and even the legendary Barry ‘The Fish’ Melton (of Country Joe and The Fish fame)\, who once observed:\n“It was truly a phenomenal experience hearing James Hollingsworth’s music\, I know now that the tradition of groundbreaking music is in good hands. Thank you\, James!” (Barry “The Fish” Melton)\n\nWherever James plays he gets rave reviews -and deservedly so – he’s totally unique.\n\n“The much-touted Bristol-based guitar wizard and songwriter has been compared to Richard Thompson\, Al Stewart and early Fleetwood Mac\, travels in possession of a mean harmonica style and a rapid-fire\, Spanish-influenced guitar-picking technique.” (5 Best Gigs – “The Independent”)\n“An absolutely incredible night! Thanks to the super talented James Hollingsworth for an out of this world performance”(The Art Bank\, Shepton Mallet)\nJust watch the video link below and you’ll understand why everyone raves over James -it’s because there is literally NO-ONE else like him!\nhttps://youtu.be/_06EBfEtLII…\n\nTickets are just £10 and are available by phoning us on  01983 756814 to book tickets.\nTickets may be available on the night – subject to availability.\nSpace is limited\, so you are advised to book now! It’s an early start – so don’t be late!!!\n\njameshollingsworth.com
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/pink-floyd-night-7th-september-with-james-hollingsworth-6pm/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260308T160000
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SUMMARY:David Tunnicliffe:The Road to Palmyra & Travels with a Tangerine
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to present two stunning exhibitions by David Tunnicliffe\, showcasing black and white photographs taken during his travels in the Middle East. In a career spanning over forty years\, David’s work as a diplomat and an academic took him to the far corners of the earth\, giving him access to unique photographic opportunities denied to many. \nThe Road to Palmyra\nDavid’s striking images of Palmyra were taken during a visit to Syria in 1993\, making them a crucial document in preserving the history of one of the “seven wonders of the Middle East”\, and showcasing the magnificence and beauty of this grand city in the desert. In the 1st century BCE\, the oasis city of Palmyra\, in the centre of modern Syria\, was on the main trade route between the Levant and Mesopotamia. Palmyra was incorporated into the Roman Empire during the reign of Tiberius\, eventually becoming a luxurious stop and trading station on the Silk Road. In the 20th century\, the ruins of ancient Palmyra were carefully preserved and restored\, becoming a favoured destination for modern explorers and seasoned travellers\, away from the beaten track of the tourist trail. Tragically\, in 2015 the city became the target of ISIS\, who decimated the ancient towers\, museums and theatres\, turning them to rubble\, and killing the proud custodians of the city\, increasing the importance of David’s images as a lasting reminder of what has been lost. \nTravels With A Tangerine\nTaking his inspiration from Ibn Battuta\, a 14th century traveller\, David began his worldwide travels in India in 1967\, taking his camera to Africa\, Asia\, Europe and the Americas\, capturing his own photographic record of the places he visited and the people he met. Ibn Battuta was a Magrebhi scholar\, who began a 30 year spiritual journey in 1325\, covering over 75\,000 miles\, and recording his experiences in a travel memoir known as the Rihla.Ibn Battuta’s Rihla remains a leading source of contemporary knowledge about the areas he visited\, and today his memory is still honoured in the name of  modern-day Tangier’s international airport. This beautiful and powerful exhibition represents a mere fraction of the tens\, if not hundreds\, of thousands of images taken by David during his own Rihla\, with the title of the exhibition playfully referring to Ibn Battuta’s Moroccan origins. \nAbout the photographer\nIn a career spanning more than 30 years his photographic archive holds a vast collection of images from almost every corner of the world. His experience in the diplomatic\, commercial and academic worlds have given him unique access to photographic opportunities denied to many. He has taught photography in Ethiopia\, Australia\, Saudi Arabia\, Somalia\, Egypt and in the UK and has a wealth of experience working with museums and international universities on everything from Third Century BC artifacts in Egypt and Neolithic Man in Somalia to reclaiming photographic prints from WWII in Australia.\n \ndavidtunnicliffephotography.co.uk
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/david-tunnicliffethe-road-to-palmyra-travels-with-a-tangerine/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T160000
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SUMMARY:Art & Craft Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:Dimbola’s ever popular Art & Craft Christmas fair is back on the 22nd and 23rd November. Expect to find over 25 stalls of quality handmade gifts by local crafters selling items such as jewellery\, glass work\, felting\, paintings\, pottery and more. \nWhen you’re feeling peckish you can visit our tearoom for some delicious festive food. \nWe will also be hosting a brilliant raffle\, raising funds for the JMC Trust with prizes kindly donated from local businesses. Just £1 per ticket! \nFree Entry all weekend.\nOpen 10am – 4pm \nWe hope to see you there! \n*Due to the gallery space being used for stalls there will be limited access to museum display.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/art-craft-christmas-fair/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
CREATED:20251126T122320Z
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SUMMARY:Learn: Studio Photography Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Interested in developing your skills in studio photography and film developing? Join us at Dimbola for a FREE workshop with professional photographer George Budden. Experiment with studio lighting with digital cameras\, then dive into film photography and learn to develop your own shots \nThere will be demo on studio lighting from George\, learning about the various lighting modifiers\, backdrops\, and equipment including light meters and flash syncs. Then there will be time to practise with digital cameras and a still life scene to get an idea of how the lighting works and the various modifiers. \nFor the second part of the workshop\, you will learn to load 35mm and 120mm black and white film into various cameras\, and then experiment with digital and film cameras on models as well as still life scenes. You will then learn to load film canisters and develop film. \nThis free workshop is for 14-25 year olds and has been organised by Brave Island\, Support with travel costs to Dimbola if needed.  \nYou don’t need to bring your own camera but feel free to if you prefer. To apply for this opportunity click here.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/learn-studio-photography-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
CREATED:20251014T154736Z
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SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making at Dimbola
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday 10th December 12:30 – 3pm for Festive Wreath Making \nWe will start by having a short walk to collect natural items which we will then use back at the gallery to make your festive wreath. \nFestive Hot Chocolate and a mince pie included. \n£15 Click Here to book!\nLimited spaces available
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/festive-wreath-making-at-dimbola/
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T150000
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CREATED:20260109T140122Z
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SUMMARY:Julia's Bazaar & Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Dimbola the weekend of 24th and 25th January and browse the good quality items for sale in the Olympus gallery and books in the bookshop.\nThe Tearoom will be open to grab a bite to eat.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/julias-bazaar/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260201T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
CREATED:20251125T161320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T122615Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Warmer Walk
DESCRIPTION:Come on our Freshwater Circle Walk where we explore the famous residents of Freshwater Bay and beyond\, many of whom were immortalised by Mrs Cameron.\nAfterwards\, we head into our cosy Tea Rooms for a warming bowl of soup and a delicious savoury scone\, included in your ticket price. \n£15 pp + booking fee Book Here
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/winter-warmer-walk/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260203T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091901
CREATED:20260312T120607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T162731Z
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SUMMARY:Annabel Moeller - Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:During the latter part of 2024 Annabel joined Dr Bob Seely on several trips to Ukraine to take photographs for his book describing in detail the now 20 year campaign waged by Putin to bring Ukraine back under Russian control. \nTogether they met and interviewed the brave young men and women taking part in the country’s relentless war effort to prevent this from happening. \nThough many were military personnel before the war\, it was both fascinating and humbling to discover the varied professions that so many others had given up in order to defend the sovereignty of their country. Ordinary people living ordinary lives\, now joined together to protect their very way of life. \nAmongst those they met chefs\, city councillors\, film producers\, website designers\, teachers\, lawyers\, photographers\, musicians\, retired grandparents and so many more. \nA small selection of this striking photographers on our display in our back corridor\, behind our giftshop and is free to browse. \nWe plan to showcase a larger selection later in the year.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/annabel-moeller-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Eavesdropping on the Otherworld - Syd Wytch
DESCRIPTION:14th March – 7th June \nEavesdropping on the Other World will be on display in the Studio Gallery and features new work by local photographer and artist Syd Buron. \n“I am honoured to once again be exhibiting in the room\, which was once Julia Margaret Cameron’s Studio\,” \nThe exhibition includes paintings\, most produced during his residency at Ventnor Botanic Garden — alongside works by other visionary artists that have inspired him. His focus is on psychedelic depictions of folklore\, creating a visual companion to today’s thriving “acid folk” contemporary music scene. \nReturning to the darkroom\, Buron has also produced photographic works on the backs of theatre light lenses. Mounted in circular wooden frames and illuminated from behind\, they appear like glowing portholes into another world. \nDimbola is delighted to welcome Syd back. He first exhibited at the gallery in 2014 in the tearoom and more recently in 2023 in the studio gallery. This latest exhibition showcases an exciting new body of work and the creative influences that shape it. \nThe work is for sale please enquire at the front desk\nwytch.co.uk
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/eavesdropping-on-the-otherworld-syd-wytch/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Dreams - Yana Barabash
DESCRIPTION:14th March – 7th June \nThree and a half years ago\, Yana and her mother fled the Russian invasion of Ukraine\, leaving their home in Odesa and settled in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. \nOriginally from Odesa\, Yana received her formal training at the Kostandi Art School and the Grekov Odesa State Art College. Painting has been part of her life since childhood\, and oil remains her primary medium for its depth\, flexibility and capacity for refined detail. \nOver the years she has held numerous exhibitions in museums and galleries in Ukraine\, Spain\, London and on the Island. In 2025 she was a winner in the prestigious ‘UK Women in Art’ show at Roundhouse\, London in 2025. \nThis exhibition holds special significance for Yana. During her first visit to Dimbola\, encountering the photographs of Julia Margaret Cameron felt like a quiet dialogue across time. The mystical atmosphere and emotional depth of Cameron’s work resonate with Yana’s own search for inner presence and atmosphere. The light of Freshwater\, the sea and the landscape of the Isle of Wight form an environment that feels both intimate and powerful. \nThe exhibition brings together several groups of Yana’s works created in England. Some respond directly to the Island and its surroundings. Others continue her long-standing practice of portraiture and figurative scenes drawn from personal life. The central body of work explores minerals\, trees and flowers. \nIn recent years Yana has turned toward elemental forms — stone\, roots\, petals — as a way of seeking stability and harmony. Minerals inspire her through their structure and depth; old trees become symbols of endurance and grounding; flowers\, often intertwined with female figures\, suggest delicacy\, vulnerability and inner strength.Through these works\, she searches for balance\, stillness and a sense of rootedness in an unsettled world. \nThe work is for sale\, please enquire at the front desk. \nyanabarabash.com
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/dreams-yana-barabash/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Come and meet the maker of Alosi Candles
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URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/come-and-meet-the-maker-of-alosi-candles/
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SUMMARY:Dimbola's Spring Walk & Picnic Friday 10th April
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk around Freshwater Bay and Tennyson Downs\, with a picnic provided by our popular tea room.\nBooking also offers 20% off admission to the gallery if returning within a week\, giving you the chance to see our new Spring exhibitions by Yana Barabash and Syd Wytch (ticket valid until 17th April.) Tickets can be purchased here or via our front desk or by phoning us on 01983 756814. Please let us know in advance of any dietary restrictions for your picnic.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/dimbolas-spring-walk-picnic-friday-10th-april/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Big Red & The Cava Boys featuring Dick Taylor 17th April
DESCRIPTION:Jimi and Friends” (Part Two) to celebrate The Pretty Things and the spirit of the Isle of Wight Festivals at Dimbola \nWe are turning back the clock once again this spring with the return of Jimi and Friends (Part Two) – a special live music eventcelebrating The Pretty Things and the legendary atmosphere of the 1969 and 1970 Isle of Wight Festivals. \nFollowing a sell-out show last November\, the much-anticipated follow-up takes place on Friday 17th April promising another unforgettable evening of live music\, nostalgia and festival spirit in one of the Island’s most iconic cultural venues. \nHeadlining the night are Big Red & The Cava Boys\, joined by special guest Dick Taylor -founding member of The Pretty Things and former bassist with The Rolling Stones – along with Angelina Grimshaw and Jo Larcombe. \nThe evening will feature a two-part seated performance\, beginning at 6.30pm (doors open at 6pm). The first half will showcase songs of The Pretty Things from 1963 to 1969\, while the second half will celebrate music associated with the 1969 and 1970 Isle of Wight Festivals\, featuring numbers made famous by artists including Jimi Hendrix\, The Doors\, Bob Dylan\, Joni Mitchell\, Joan Baez and more. \nThe event also serves as a pre-launch celebration for Dimbola’s forthcoming exhibition\, “Jimi Hendrix at Afton\, 1970”\, which will open in our former bookshop space at the end of May. \nDr Brian Hinton\, Executive Chairman says: “This promises to be a wonderful evening of outstanding live music\, nostalgia and atmosphere. It’s a fitting way to celebrate Jimi Hendrix’s legacy and the Isle of Wight’s extraordinary musical heritage\, while buildingexcitement for our forthcoming exhibition.” \nGuests are warmly encouraged to embrace the spirit of the era and come dressed in their favourite 1960s and 70s festival-inspired fashion. \nThe gig will take place in our tearoom and the bar will be open to purchase drinks. (please note the coffee machine will not be in use) \nTickets are £15+ booking fee\, available to purchase here or in person at our front desk.All proceeds will go towards the Jimi Hendrix Exhibition at Dimbola in May 2026\, supporting the Julia Margaret Cameron Trust. \nAlso in May we will be commemorating the 20th anniversary installation of our Jimi statue at Dimbola. Commissioned by Festival boss John Giddings and installed in June 2006 by sculpturist John Swindells.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/big-red-the-cava-boys/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Springtime Special Poetry & Jazz Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday 23rd April at 4pm for toe-tapping jazz by JC Jazz in the Tearoom\,then enjoy some poetry & more music with Denise Bennett\, Barry Smith & Linda Kelsall-Barnett in the Olympus Gallery at 5pm! \nWhy not treat yourself to some of our delicious cakesand scones available from the tearoom. (You may want to book a table) \nEntry by suggested donation of £5 (booking advised)to support the museum’s workCharity No. 1026339 Julia Margaret Cameron Trust\, please phone 01983 756814 to book tickets. \nMore info on the musicians and poets: JC and Kathy will be performing on guitar\, violin and vocals a selection of romantic jazz and French café instrumentals with classic jazz songs. Denise Bennett is an admired Portsmouth based poet . Barry Smith is the author of two acclaimed collections\, being nominated for the T.S. Eliot Prize. Linda Kelsall-Barnett is a classical/acoustic guitarist. Barry and Linda have performed together at arts festivals such as Chichester.
URL:https://dimbola.co.uk/event/poetry-jazz-cafe-at-dimbola/
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