Bringing engagement with the arts to communities across the UK
WHAT WE DO
We collaborate with property owners to bring long-term vacant retail spaces back into use. By making these properties temporarily available, rent and cost-free, to artists, art collectives, and art organisations, we help revitalise local high streets and shopping centres while supporting the creative arts.
Our initiative provides artists with opportunities to showcase their work, engage with new audiences, and grow their practice across visual, musical, and theatrical disciplines.
Artists learn more here.
100+ artists and 8 art collectives supported with free space to date.
WHO WE ARE
The Artist’s Window was founded on a deep connection with the arts and a vision to create meaningful opportunities for both artists and landlords.
OUR TEAM
​​With a background in commercial surveying, Louise helps transform empty property into vibrant showcases for UK artists. She works with landlords and creatives to turn vacant units into inspiring exhibition, gallery and workshop spaces — free for artists and engaging for local communities.
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+44 (0)20 3603 6664​
Louise Soden
Operation lead
Sophie plays a key role in supporting artists and landlords to bring unoccupied commercial property to life. With logistics experience and a passion for community and culture, she helps creatives find free space to promote their work, making the arts more visible and accessible to local audiences.
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+44 (0)20 3603 6664​
Sophie Robinson
Operations liaison
OUR TRUSTEES
We are supported by a dedicated group of independent trustees with experience in both the art world and property sector.
HOW WE DO IT
Genuinely free space, no strings, no hidden costs.
We operate with a clear, transparent process using standard terms and conditions to ensure fairness for all parties.
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The Artist’s Window facilitates short-term access to vacant retail spaces, providing artists with a valuable opportunity to display, showcase, and sell their work. Many locations also offer internal shop space for additional creative use.
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OUR PROCESS
Standard, Clear, Transparent.
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We are committed to making every opportunity a success – for artists, landlords, and the community. Our standardised approach reassures all parties and ensures a smooth process from start to finish.
How it works:
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Once registered with us, our landlords list available spaces by confirming vacancies and accepting our Standard Terms for Landlords.
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We advertise new Artist’s Window opportunities on our website and notify registered artists. Sign-up here.
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Artists apply and accept our Standard Terms for Artists.
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We select candidates based on transparent selection criteria — click here.
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Both parties sign a short-term occupational license.
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Access is arranged, ensuring all necessary information is shared.
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Artists occupy the space, following our clear guidelines. We provide social media promotion throughout — click here.
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At the end of the term, artists vacate the space according to our guidelines, with our team available to assist if needed.
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Artists can reapply for future opportunities as often as they like.
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By following this structured process, we make it easy for both artists and property owners to participate with confidence.
