A Dunedin art studio is ''livening up'' vacant shop windows in the city.
Margaret Freeman Gallery and Studio2 facilitator Ben Glassey said the working gallery in Moray Pl, with about 30 disabled artists, had been displaying its work in shop windows.
On Wednesday, art was displayed in the ''dusty and empty'' large shop window at 180 Rattray St.
Some of the art displayed included painted sheets and pillow cases by Dunedin artist Pania Amoamo, who painted with her hands.
The temporary exhibitions were a unique way for the artists to get more exposure.
More of the artists' work had been on display for the past month in the Corstorphine recycling clothing shop Reconnected.
More of the art had been displayed in an empty shop at Cargill's Corner but it was taken down to prepare for the South Dunedin Street Festival next week.
The feedback from South Dunedin shop owners was the art had ''livened up'' the area, he said.
''Having some art in the window makes it seem more alive and approachable.''
Any owners of empty shops wanting art to decorate their windows could approach the gallery, he said.
