Monkton Arts is open TUE - FRI - 10.30am - 4pm SAT - 11am-4pm SUN & MON - CLOSED apart from advertised events

Carnivals

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras 2026 our theme this year is 'Ostara'

If you are interested in joining our community group please get in touch or pop in to talk to Jenna

Mardi Gras 2025 'Jack in the green'

Group Photo

The Milk Maids

Jenna's wheelchair driving!

The Jack

Mardi Gras 2024 -

'Fest Of Fools'

mardi gras 2023 -

People and Stories - The Monkton Merman

Mardi Gras 2022

Peace

As Part of our involvement in the Creative Biosphere Jenna was the Community Artist for Ryde Academy (Lift Ryde). We made costumes of Sanderlings and Wagtails and other features of our Biosphere Reserve

Ryde Carnivals

Carnivals 2024 'Biosphere'

Monkton Arts Celebrated the IOW UNESCO Biosphere Reserve by making a carnival float with all the costumes as the rare plants and animals found in Ryde.

Link to More Photos

Ryde Carnival 2019 -

The Rydies - Save Our Town
(Supporting Ryde Society)

Pride

Portsmouth Pride 2022

At the time Jenna was Deputy Mayor of Ryde and went with the IOW Pride to stand alongside as IOW representation just over the water in POrtsmouth. Thankyou to Hover Travel for the free ride.