The shop, which launched in February, was created to continue the presence of Gosport Gallery in the community whilst its home at the Old Grammar School is being refurbished.
As the opening of the new Gosport Museum and Art Gallery draws closer, the shop, which is located on Gosport High Street, will close its doors at the end of August.
During its seven-month period of opening, the shop has been a celebration of talented people within the local community, supporting 29 artists, creatives and makers, giving them a space in which to sell their handmade products and artworks: for the majority, this is the first time that they have had the opportunity to sell their products a formal retail space.
The shop has received a vast amount of positive feedback from both the public and creatives, and has seen a total of 4,684 people visit, including Caroline Dinenage, who is a regular visitor and supporter.
The space was not just used for retail, it is also held 66 community exhibitions as well as family craft activities during school holidays, making it a great community location.
The refurbished Gosport Museum and Art Gallery, which opens in the autumn, will have a retail area where local creatives will be able to showcase and sell their products.