Creates Gallery

LAST DAY 🔴
It’s our last day at Agincourt Square this Saturday (11th May) from 11am - 4pm and the last opportunity to visit this exhibition and last chance to buy.

We’d like to thank Renata of Beautyology By Renata for her hospitality and offering the space to us and our exhibition artists for trusting us to show their works in Monmouth.

We have loved being back in Monmouth and we hope to see you all again in the not too distant future. Thank you to all of those that have visited 🫶🏻

WE'RE STICKING AROUND 🔴
We're thrilled to announce that we're extending our stay at the Easter showcase until the end of April! 🎉

Come check out our amazing works Thursday - Sunday from 11am to 4pm.

We've got some new pieces coming in this week, so be sure to swing by again!

Thank you all for your support, we truly appreciate it. It feels so good to be back home in Monmouth! 🙏

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We love this space 😍

We’re only here until Monday, so don’t miss out on catching us at 21 Agincourt Square, 11am-5pm!

We look forward to seeing you, come rain or shine ☀️

Happy Easter all! 🙏🏻

Creates Gallery Fine Art Gallery in Monmouth. Check out our website for more information.

2 DAYS TO GO 🔴
We are delighted to announce that our pop-up Easter exhibition will be opening its doors in just two days! With only 48 hours left until the grand unveiling, we are eagerly anticipating your visit over the upcoming bank holiday weekend.

Our team has poured their hearts into curating this showcase, and we are thrilled to support and showcase the incredible talents of our featured artists. Join us at 21 Agincourt Square from 11am to 5pm, Thursday through bank holiday Monday, for a memorable art experience 🎨



Painting by “Big Sky” Pat Handley ⛅️

DELIVERY DAY! 🔴

Today works are being delivered in preparation for our pop-up Easter Exhibition, showcasing new and exciting works from our talented artists and makers.

We look forward to unveiling this exhibition at 21 Agincourt Square, opposite the Shire Hall, from Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April.

We are beyond words with excitement to be returning to Monmouth for this Spring show and we extend our sincere thanks to Renata at Beautyology By Renata for making this possible.

We encourage you to join us for this special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion for art and creativity 🙏

JUST 4 DAYS TO GO 🔴
If you missed our post earlier this week...

Don't miss our upcoming Easter exhibition at 21 Agincourt Square. We are thrilled to announce that Warren Day Paintings will be showcasing an iconic local piece of Puzzlewood at the event. The exhibition will be held from 28th March to 1st April, and we are looking forward to welcoming visitors to view and celebrate the talent of our featured artists.

The exhibition will be located on the ground floor of Beautyology By Renata, opposite the Shire Hall. We hope to see you there and stay tuned for more announcements in the coming days 🙏

JUST 5 DAYS TO GO 🔴
If you missed our post earlier this week...

We are pleased to remind you of our upcoming Easter exhibition, which will be taking place at 21 Agincourt Square, ground floor of Beautyology By Renata from 28th March to 1st April (opposite the Shire Hall).

With just 5 days remaining, we are excited to share a sneak peek of the artwork that will be showcased during the event. Art by Anna Cu***ng has created a stunning piece inspired by the scenic views of Harris in Scotland, and we cannot wait to unveil it to our visitors.

We look forward to welcoming you to this exclusive exhibition and hope you will join us in celebrating the talent of our featured artists.

Stay tuned for more information over the coming day 🙌

WE'RE POPPING UP! 🔴

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting a pop-up event for Easter, showcasing new and exciting works from our talented artists and makers.

The exhibition will be held at 21 Agincourt Square, opposite the Shire Hall, from Thursday 28th March to Monday 1st April.

We are thrilled to be returning to Monmouth for this Spring show and we extend our sincere thanks to Renata for making this possible. We're also excited that we will be collaborating and curating the show with Monmouth and Wye Valley Fine Art.

We encourage you to save the date and join us for this special occasion. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our passion for art and creativity 🙏

🔴 Don't miss out on our upcoming workshop with Helen at Creates Monmouth! 🎨

We're excited to announce that Helen Absalom-Art will be back at Creates for her second workshop scheduled for Wednesday, 13th March 10:30am - 2:30pm.

In this class, Helen will teach various techniques, allowing you to craft your own "Farmyard Cockerel" masterpiece 🐓🎨🌿

To secure your spot, please email Helen directly at [email protected].

This immersive full-day experience is £55 per person and suitable for beginners, with all materials provided. Participants will also be treated to a delicious lunch and hot beverage. We look forward to seeing you on the 13th of March!

Please see the flyer below for more information 🧑‍🎨

LAST DAY TODAY 🔴

It’s the last day (11am - 4pm) of Creates Fine Art on Church Street, so if you’re in or around Monmouth, please pop in to see the last remaining pieces we have by our incredible and amazing talented artists and makers.

Today I feel so grateful for the journey that Creates Fine Art has taken us on and saddened knowing that this chapter is coming to an end. The gallery was not only a business but a place for me to be myself and support people on their journeys, encouraging people to follow their dreams. I will cherish the great memories and friendships we have made over the years and hope that its not long before we are supporting artists and makers again.

I’d like to take this opportunity again to thank all of the artists that have shown with us over the years and thank every single one you that invested into works with us.

We are so proud of what we have achieved in the time we have been here and hope that you will continue to follow our journey via Creates Monmouth page.

Thank you for bottom of our hearts and we hope to see all of you in the not so distant future ❤️

LAST CHANCE TO VISIT 💔

It's our last week at 15 Church Street and we hope that you can visit the gallery and Sarah before we close the doors for the final time at 4pm this Saturday 28th October 2023.

Again, we'd thank you all for supporting Creates Gallery in Monmouth (in its various forms) over the past 7 years. It has been the greatest honour to support artists and makers near and far and we hope to be back in the not-too-distant future.

In the meantime... you can view a small collection of artworks via the Bistro a few doors down at number 7 Church Street and visit us in our new online space, launching soon.

Opening Times: Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm

Thank you in advance for your continued support and loyalty and we hope you continue to follow us on our journey, Creates Monmouth.

P.S. Here are some of our most visited and loved exhibitions over the years ❤️

END OF AN ERA 🔴

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post to inform you that after seven and half years we will be closing Creates Fine Art on Church Street.

As we are all aware, the present economic and political climate has not been kind to the art industry and this combined with the fall-out from Covid and the current cost of living crisis has seen a rapid decline in sales and it’s become no longer viable for us to continue.

Monmouth has also become a different place from when we first opened back in 2015 and it’s evident that the high street is struggling. It’s a sad time for small businesses, especially ones trying to navigate through a minefield of constant restraints and increased costs.

The gallery’s final day of trading will be Saturday 28th October, but this is not the end of Creates Fine Art, just the beginning of a new chapter.

Our Boutique B&B and Bistro a few doors down (Creates Monmouth) will still have an art presence and is a space for you all to visit and enjoy. Our website is currently being developed to become more interactive so that you get a feel of the works before investing in our artists.

We will also be able to hold private viewings for you to come to Monmouth to view artwork in our interior space on the first floor of the Bistro so that you can see the works in person before committing to buy.

We hope that this plan is temporary while we work on a more developed long-term strategy for the return of Creates Fine Art Gallery, but this will need to be mapped out carefully so that it can become sustainable and survive any future turbulent times.

I’d like to thank you all for supporting me and my gallery team over the years and above all, thank you for taking the time to visit us to buy art or simply to enjoy the talents that we have housed over the years. Your investment has really made a difference to the art industry and has kept the creative energy alive in Monmouth.

We invite you to visit the gallery up until Saturday 28th October 2023 and make any last purchases or to get those Christmas gifts in early (is it too early to mention Christmas?).

Opening hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm

We hope to see you soon and thank you all for your support ❤️

Just arrived! Four fantastic paintings by Martin Latham. Martin lives in the Forest of Dean and captures the essence of the forest with its' changing light and mood.

We are so excited, two new Kip Kavallares abstract acrylic paintings have just arrived in the gallery. One of NYC and the other of Shaftesbury Avenue London. Pop in on this beautiful day and have a closer look at Kip's signature colours☀️

Mike Skidmore takes oil painting to another level with his wonderful still life images. They are always beautiful with a little quirky touch.

Here is a Sean Durkin print, and look closely to spot the policeman and also the burglar! At the tender age of 8 in 1972, Sean's father stole an original Lowry from the local art gallery. he wanted to make a statement, a demand that the said gallery should be open on Sundays so the working man could enjoy art. It did then open on Sundays and Sean grew up not only to become an artist, but to paint in the style of Lowry, yet very much his own art!

We are so lucky to have a series of original oil paintings by Vernon Jones. The movement of the sea, the colours are stunning and need to be seen to be fully appreciated!

We are delighted to introduce Yorkshire artist Tracey Krupianka. We were lucky to acquire three of her prints and having proved very popular, we now have two original paintings by her which are acrylic on canvas.
Tracey loves to paint 'bold, happy paintings', as you can see they are vibrant, colourful and bring comfort to your day!

It is with a heavy heart to announce that Becky Evans passed away today. Becky came into our lives in July 2021 and looked after the gallery while I was managing the restaurant a few doors down. It was hard to let go of the gallery after so many years and let someone else to take the reigns but Becky was a complete breath of fresh air and looked after the gallery with such kindness and consideration. If you were lucky enough to meet her, you sure wouldn’t have forgotten her infectious smile and generosity.

We want to pass our deepest condolences to her family. We are so lucky to have had her for the time that we did.

Thank you Becky for everything, you will be truly missed by all ❤️😢❤️

IT’S SO GOOD TO BE BACK 🔴
We’re so pleased to be back open and ready to get 2023 off to a flying start. We are in the midst of planning lots of events for the year ahead but before we share that with you, we thought we’d let you know when the gallery is open in the winter months.

Sarah will be here to help you with all your art queries from Thursday - Saturday from 11am - 4pm, outside of these hours, you can make art enquiries from our Bistro a few doors down where Kenny will be able to assist you.

For our first offering of 2023, please enjoy this tranquil piece of local views many of you will know of Bigsweir Bridge painted but the very talented Warren Day.

To see our full catalogue of works, please visit our website or enjoy them in person (strongly advised) during our opening hours 👆🏻

Thank you all for your support and we look forward to sharing more works by our incredibly talented artists and makers ❤️

WINTER BREAK 🔴
The gallery will be closed for our winter break and will reopen on Thursday 12th January at 11am.

We’d like to thank our artists, staff, and clients for your support as we move into our 5th year in Church Street.

Wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2023 🙏🏻

Artisan Christmas Market at Creates 🔴
We're thrilled to announce that we will be holding Art and Craft Christmas markets in the newly transformed Apres Ski Lodge at Creates Monmouth on Sunday 4th, 11th and 18th of December.

We are searching for some great exhibitors that will offer locally made gifts for our lovely customers to purchase for friends and loved ones this Christmas.

If you would like to exhibit, stalls are £25 each and include access to electricity if needed. If you would like to exhibit please email [email protected] to apply and for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you!🎄

NEW ARTIST NEW WORKS 🔴
We’re thrilled to welcome Martin Latham to Creates Fine Art with his reflections of the royal Forest of Dean. Latham is based in the FOD and is inspired by the light that dapples through the wooded landscape. Martins works can now be seen exclusively at our Fine Art gallery on Church Street, Monmouth. We look forward to sharing them with you 😍

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We have some new arrivals in the Gallery. These floral works are by Anita Davies which offer a beautiful array of colour. Her work is immaculately presented offering a textural quality with a silky smooth finish. The colours just pop from the canvas and look fabulous together as a set of works for maximum impact.

We have some new Prints in the Gallery by Paul Burgess. One has already sold this morning so do pop in to see the wonderful work we have here. This print is a limited edition No: 11/50 'Parsons Grove No 5'. His wonderful use of colour and light are just breath taking.

We have some wonderful new Ceramics that have arrived in the Gallery. These Raku pots are by Bryony Rich. Bryony grew up playing in her father's pottery Studio. Making pots became second nature at a very early age. After school she studied at Carmarthen CCTA Art College , specialising in fashion and textiles.

The beautiful Rainbow effects are incredibly eye catching and full of texture. They have a velvet quality and are porous to the touch. They have a smooth interior for either adding flowers or showcasing something ornamental. They look so gorgeous on their own or in pairs and would make a great addition to any interior design projects in your home. A fantastic opportunity to buy these rare Art works - all individually made are now available and selling fast! Prices range from £60 to £180.

🔴SOLD - This Beautiful Paining by Paul Burgess has sold today. We knew it wouldn't take long to sell. Paul paints the most exquisite paintings of the wye valley and local areas in South Wales. We are so very lucky indeed to be able to enjoy this piece here the Gallery.

Please do pop in as Paul Burgess will be delivering some new smaller pieces in the next few weeks! We can't wait 🧡

🔴 We have something very special here today. Creates Gallery is very proud to announce we now have an Original oil painting by Paul Burgess in the Gallery. 'The Barn no 2'.
We will be holding a fair system for its purchase so if you are interested in coming in to see this spectacular Piece of Art work now is the time to visit!
This beautiful Oil painting has been measured at 100cm X 150cm
If you wish to purchase or simply just view please do pop in.
Have a wonderful day! 😊



Creates Monmouth

🔴 NEW PAINTINGS IN NOW
Anita Davies has added some stunning new arrivals to the Gallery. Her use of colour and texture is so calming and gives you a true sense of well being. To see them in the flesh is so extraordinarily delightful. The texture and delicate colour combinations left me gazing for moments at a time fully appreciating the thought behind them and the wonderful composition of her work.


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