empty spaces cic
EmptySpaceCIC
LIVING WINDOWS
living windows for a living town
from empty space to creative place
What is Living Windows
A community art programme
We breathe life into forgotten high street spaces through volunteer-led art projects. We temporarily transform empty buildings and retail shops painting by hand their windows and walls.
Events
A chance to engage in our art workshops and events. Experience the power of art in revitalizing and connecting communities. Help us bring renewed focus ...something unique, fresh and engaging.
ART EXHIBITION COMING to Monmouth Library and Community Hub
20 January-1st March
See details for open, free workshops ...the first is:
Saturday 18 January 2025 10-12noon
A Zine Workshop led by Gill Nicholas
Get involved
Join our volunteer team and be part of our creative community to experience art during daily life.
We meet every Monday from 9-11 am at Monmouth Library and Community Hub. Our research, design and painting schedules are varied and adaptable.
Collaborate
We are keen to partner with any group, business or individual ...contact us.
News
A new phase to design and paint windows/public spaces will run from January - July 2025 including entrance to Swan Court and The Oldway Centre
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Photo Gallery of our work so far
Latest Exhibition News
Come and view work from our Living Windows Artists.
Our exhibition is being held at Monmouth Library. Opening on Monday 20th Jan and remaining at Monmouth Library until 1st March 2025. For more news about our exhibition click here
Artists and Workshops
All of our workshops and talks are free and presented by
Living windows artists.
Our artists are all volunteers who love what they do. If you want to unwind and enjoy a new skill join us at one of our talks or workshops.
The workshops are held at Monmouth Library from 10am-12pm
Want to get involved?
Join us on our next project
Monday 27 January – Monday 31st March 2025
We are looking for artists, designers, painters and volunteers to work with Empty Space CIC on its next phase. We aim to improve the appearance of vacant shops and other properties, which detract from the vibrancy of the town centre.
The project will use shop windows and other underused locations to display temporary works, commissioned from local artists and referencing local history, landscape and culture. It is anticipated that works would be kept in place for up to 12 months), with the expectation that they would be renewed or replaced after that time if the location is still vacant. This approach supports and is aligned with wider work by the town and county councils to reduce vacant shops in Monmouth town centre.
Potential locations include:
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The Oldway Centre and Former Age Cymru; former Photo Shop in Church Street and part of the entrance to Swan Court.
Empty Space CIC has delivered temporary art installations at a number of sites in Monmouth town centre on a wholly voluntary basis over the last 6 months this is no longer sustainable given the costs for materials and installation and to commission designs from artist. This project with Placemaking Grant funding will allow the project to be rolled out more widely in the town centre.
For more information email us at emptyspacecic@gmail.com
Our 2025 Projects so far
Swan Court
In 2024 we were given permission to paint a wall at Swan Court in Monmouth. The design was created to take into account the pharmacy shop wall we are painting on. A design was created and then upscaled, by Gill Nicholas, to fit the space. In February 2025 we were able to start this project. More pictures will follow shortly.
To get involved or find out more email us on emptyspacecic@gmail.com
The Olway Centre
