We use Carnival and the Celebratory Arts to engage people and communities, bring out the very best in them, help them achieve their creative potential and celebrate with them through the production of excellent outdoor arts events.

Our Vision: Affect positive change for the future.

A happy, enriched, bold, creative community. People together.

Our Mission: Engage communities through celebratory
outdoor arts. Creating exciting, vibrant art projects which are inspired by the natural environment, heritage and the world we live in. Cultivating a sense of pride, place and belonging.

Our impact on the community

1. Community Engagement & Inclusion

• Organizing accessible and inclusive annual events like the IW Mardi Gras and Merry and Bright – Festival of Light, which bring together local schools, community groups, artists and the wider community

• Providing free workshops, such as the planned lantern-making workshop for a local school, ensuring that people from all backgrounds can participate in cultural celebrations.

• Offering flexible participation in projects so that individuals with different needs, including families and those with limited time, can get involved.

2. Youth & Education

• Engaging young people in creative projects through our Youth Project Isle of Creativity

• Collaborating with schools, colleges, and youth groups to encourage participation in arts and performance, and to promote potential future careers in the Creative Arts Industries

• Supporting emerging artists and performers through hands-on experience in large-scale public events.

3. Cultural & Artistic Development

• Showcasing traditional and contemporary carnival arts, from giant puppets and big head costumes to eco-friendly printmaking.

• Partnering with local and national organizations to innovate in outdoor arts, making events more creative and sustainable.