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
Get involved
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.
BOOK of ART EXHIBITION
Coming to Monmouth Library and Community Hub
23rd February to 23rd March 2026
See details for open, free workshops
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 exhibition for book year is on its way. The exhibition is called The Book as Art Exhibition. Summit your own book of Art by 16th February 2026
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Latest Exhibition News
The Book as ART Exhibition
The book of Art exhibition is being held at Monmouth Library. Opening on Monday 23rd February 2026 and remaining at Monmouth Library until March 23rd 2026.
Make your own Book Art for our Book of Art Exhibition
A call for public art installations to celebrate the National Year of Reading NYR 2026. Create your own book sculpture and unique piece of art
How to enter
No theme or age limit
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Find a book (ask a friend or a family member)
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Sketch/design then carve, cut, fold, build, hang, stick or paint
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Title the piece then submit to one of Monmouth’s 3 holding points - Monmouth Library, Monmouth School or Monmouth Comprehensive by Monday 16 February
Work will be exhibited within the Rolls Hall home to Monmouth Community Hub and Library
In addition, Awards will be allocated for originality, skill, design and impact
Our NYR panel representing primary/secondary schools, U3A and professional artists. There will also be A People’s Choice Award
All submissions must be in by February 16th 2026
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
All our workshops are finished at the moment. Watch this space for our new schedule.
Want to get involved?
Join us on our next project
We are looking for artists, designers, painters and volunteers to work with Empty Space CIC on our projects.
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.
For more information email us at emptyspacecic@gmail.com
2024/2025 Projects
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 Oldway Center
Church Street
