Solo Isle of Wight Festival Gallery An 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…
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. A woman ahead of her time, she was ambitious and freethinking when most Victorian women were passive…
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. Over a 20-year period, O’Neill captured Bowie’s shapeshifting artistry better than…
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…
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. When you're feeling peckish…
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 There will…
Step back in time and join us for an evening of 60s and 70s music with songs from the 1969 and 1970 IOW Festivals, including those by Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez. Plus ex Pretty Things and Rolling Stones lead…
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. Afterwards, we head into our cosy Tea Rooms for a warming bowl of soup and a delicious savoury scone, included…
Join us on Wednesday 10th December 12:30 - 3pm for Festive Wreath Making We 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. Festive Hot Chocolate and a mince…