The Artist's Window

09/04/2026

🎉 We’re incredibly proud of what’s been happening at Festival Place Shopping Centre in Basingstoke, not just because multiple empty units have been brought back to life, but because local artists and makers have been given a genuine platform to be seen. And it’s been a true success story for all involved.

Read the latest announcement from the 👉 https://loom.ly/qlDaco8

🖼️ Through our charity work at The Artist’s Window, we have been able to provide free space and publicity for 10 talented local artists, crafters and creative groups, who have been able to showcase and sell their work in a busy town-centre location, at zero cost.

🌈 The response from the public has been fantastic. The spaces have brought colour, energy and creativity into the centre, creating moments of discovery for visitors and helping empty units feel welcoming, vibrant and full of possibility. For all our artists, it’s been a chance to connect with new audiences and be part of something bigger.

🤝 Festival Place’s recent success is a brilliant example of what can happen when arts, community and place come together. We’re proud to have supported local creatives while helping make the centre feel more animated, more engaging and more connected to the people who use it every day.

Special thanks go to the endless creativity of our artist network:
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More about Festival Place 👉 https://loom.ly/NO3MouE

Estam, the company that manages Festival Place, is celebrating growth following a year of revitalisation under new management.

19/01/2026

📍We are looking for Arts organisations that might be able to make use of a huge empty retail space in central Redditch - for free!

Right now, we have access to a large number of empty retail spaces in central Redditch — including one huge, multi-level unit — and we’re really keen to see them brought back to life by the local community.

These empty spaces would work brilliantly for all types of Art organisations, who could benefit from extra space / free exposure to the local public. They could be used by:
- Art, photography or craft groups
- Theatre, choir, music or dance groups

They can be used for exhibitions, galleries, rehearsals, meetings and talks, workshops and events, storage, pop-up shops, and plenty more besides.

There’s no rent to pay. Our aim is simply to support local Arts organisations and put empty spaces to good use.

If your Art Group (or one you know) could benefit from this opportunity, please get in touch as soon as possible this week by emailing [email protected] for more information.

Spaces are available from the beginning of February!

Please feel free to tag and share this post — we’d love these spaces to be used by the local Redditch Arts community who can really make something special happen in them.

Thank you 💛

11/11/2025

The Artist's Window are attending the BIG South London Destination event at Chessington today! https://loom.ly/jQIV71w

We're excited to join the discussion with industry leaders, government and local businesses on shaping the Destination of South London.

We are all about unlocking new creative destinations for the area and look forward to discussing;
⭐️ Developing and elevating South London’s visitor experience.
⭐️ Sharing a vision for strategic priorities, investment, innovation and skills.
⭐️ Building stronger connections and linking local and regional businesses.

We hope to see you there! Please reach out to one of our Charity's Trustees Ellis to chat in person 👉 https://loom.ly/3w_qzJA

04/09/2025

📢 Calling all artists and arts organisations in the Twickenham area! We currently have 2 x large offices spaces in central Twickenham that you could use FOR FREE to store your art and art materials, host lectures, meetings and workshops, organise events, or as a studio space.

Whichever area of the Arts you are in (painting, pottery, poetry, theatre...), please contact us for more information and a brochure if you think you could make use of this huge free space.

Send us a DM for more details or email [email protected]

24/07/2025

💌 From ArtCan, With Love... and it’s not too late!

On 2nd July, ArtCan hosted their much-anticipated annual postcard fundraiser at The ArtCan Hub, their gallery space in Angel Central, Islington.

🎨 Over 240 original postcard-sized artworks (each created and generously donated by ArtCan member artists) were hung for one night only, and made available for just £40 each.

It was an inspiring evening of art, community and opportunity, whilst raising funds to support future exhibitions and projects that keep independent, contemporary art alive and thriving.

📬 Missed the event? You’re in luck. There are still beautiful postcards available to buy online — each one a unique, affordable piece of art.

You can browse and purchase via the Exhibitions & Events tab at artcan.org.uk, or email [email protected] to check what’s still available.

And if you’re in London, come along to visit the ArtCan Hub in person and explore the full event programme:

📍 33–34 Parkfield Street, The Angel Centre, Islington
🕰 Open Wed–Sat, 12pm–5pm
Facebook: https://loom.ly/whOv8xQ

17/07/2025

Expertly run by Mark Cooper of Shedquarters and supported by a brilliant team of 60+ local makers, this pop-up shop is a true celebration of Basingstoke’s artisan community.

We’re thrilled to have helped All Our Own Crafts () move into their new, larger space at 53–54 Queen Anne’s Walk in Festival Place, Basingstoke — and it’s already thriving with vast local talent.

🧶 Pottery, textiles, woodwork, jewellery, prints, silverware, glass — every inch of this space is packed with beautifully made, lovingly crafted treasures. Whether you're looking for a thoughtful gift or just fancy browsing something local and unique, this is the place.

Originally founded in 2014, All Our Own Crafts has been a much-loved part of Festival Place for years — and we’re proud to support their next chapter in this expanded, vibrant unit through our charity, The Artist’s Window.

📍 53–54 Queen Anne’s Walk, Festival Place
🕰 Open every day: Mon–Sat 9:30–18:00 | Sun 11:00–17:00
🔗 | allourowncrafts.blogspot.co.uk

Step inside and support the incredible creativity on your doorstep.

16/07/2025

We’re so proud to be supporting Leicestershire artists Peter Zelenczuk and Paul Percival, who’ve brought The Teasel Gallery to life at Unit 3, Britannia Shopping Centre, Hinckley, creating a beautiful space filled with sculpture, painting, and passion.

Together with Sally Zelenczuk, they’re not only exhibiting their own incredible work, but building something special for the local community.

📆 The gallery is open Fridays, Saturdays & Mondays, 10am to 4pm, and you’ll find stunning sculpture, captivating artwork, and a warm welcome inside.

Even better? They’re now running summer art workshops, and the first one was a huge success — just look at the smiles! 🖌️👏

If you’re in Hinckley, don’t miss this inspiring showcase of local talent, creativity, and collaboration.

📍 The Teasel Gallery – Unit 3, Britannia Shopping Centre, Hinckley
🗓 Open Fri, Sat & Mon | 10:00–16:00
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16/07/2025

🎨 LAST CHANCE to catch the vibrant world of !

Lesia Davidson’s showcase at Clyde Shopping Centre has almost come to an end — and trust us, you don’t want to miss it. Her space is bursting with colour and joy, featuring original acrylic paintings, stunning prints, and beautiful homeware.

Lesia is a self-taught artist who began painting after the birth of her son, and just one month later, completed 16 pieces for her first solo show in York. By Christmas, almost every piece had sold. ✨

Since then, she’s been featured in Landscape Artist of the Year, and continues to share her art through galleries and fairs across the UK.

This is her second time showcasing with The Artist’s Window, and we’re so proud to support her bold, beautiful vision once again.

🗓 Don’t wait — her time at Clyde is coming to a close!
📍 Find her work now at 1 Sylvania Way, Clyde Shopping Centre, Scotland
🌐 Explore more at www.lesia-art.com

15/07/2025

✨ Things are buzzing at San Portablo Arts! ✨

Since moving into the old Officer’s Club unit at Aberafan Shopping Centre in November 2024, Helen John and her growing collective of creatives have been steadily transforming this once-empty space into a vibrant cultural hub for Port Talbot. Their recent activity in the space includes;

🎨 Welcoming three new artists, with three more enquiries in the pipeline — a real sign of the appetite for creative community in the area.

🎬 Facilitating new projects and events, including a local film production, a screening, and a potential mental health-focused arts programme currently in development.

Led by artist and educator Helen John, San Portablo Arts continues to offer a wide range of workshops and creative opportunities for all ages and abilities — from painting and sculpture to poetry, writing, and digital arts.

What started as an empty unit is now nurturing local talent and bringing new energy to the high street.

📍 Find it at 3–4 Aberafan Shopping Centre
🖼 Find out more: https://loom.ly/_-FcZGc

15/07/2025

🎨🎸 Art meets music in Boston!

We’re thrilled to showcase two incredibly talented creatives at 18A Pescod Shopping Centre — where craftsmanship, colour, and community have come together in one beautiful space.

👨‍🎨 Paul Howard is a versatile artist and experienced teacher who paints across a range of styles and subjects. A lifelong art educator, he’s now sharing his skills through in-person art workshops at the space.

🎼 Kenn Gordon is a master luthier — crafting stunning hand-made guitars and instruments using traditional tools and time-honoured techniques. No machines. Just skill, wood, and soul. He’s also an author and independent music creator.

We introduced Paul and Kenn, and they are now side by side exhibiting paintings, guitars, books, CDs and more, in a space that feels as unique and handcrafted as the work inside.

🎨 Workshops.
🎸 Guitars.
📚 Books & Music.
🖼 Inspiring local art.

Pop in, say hello, and support two brilliant artists doing something special right in the heart of Boston.

📍 Find them at 18A Pescod Square Shopping Centre
🗓 Ongoing showcase – don’t miss it!

02/07/2025

🎙️ We were delighted to be featured on BBC Radio Berkshire recently, with our trustee Katy Ellis joining Phil Mercer to talk about a subject close to our hearts — the future of our high streets.

🎧 Listen to the Radio interview here ➡️ https://loom.ly/yfDXj3A

Across the UK, we're all seeing the same thing: closed shops, empty retail spaces, and communities slowly losing places to gather, create and connect.

🖼️ The Artist’s Window charity is working hard to reimagine these empty units as creative spaces, transforming them into vibrant hubs for all forms of The Arts - visual, performance, theatre, pottery, workshops, and poetry. Our creative partnerships allow local artists to grow, the public to connect and gain closer access to The Arts - and for landlords to do something meaningful with space that would otherwise sit there uninspired and unused.

🎉 Right now, we’re proud to be working in partnership with Festival Place in Basingstoke, where our latest creative projects are already making an impact!

Regeneration doesn’t always mean redevelopment — sometimes giving empty spaces a new purpose is all that's needed to breath new life into a community and give local people something to be inspired by.

🙏🏻 Thank you to BBC Radio Berkshire for helping us share our story — and to all the artists, partners, and places who make this possible.