The Matchbox connects artists with communities to tell stories through public art.
We are a leader in coproduction of murals with communities, and have a strong track record of leading community driven and focused public art projects, that provide benefit to the communities involved.
The Matchbox Collective is a group of 30+ artists with professional experience of creative high quality mural, street art & sign writing.
The Matchbox Community CIC believes in the power of public art to empower communities, develop skills and support placemaking.
Fire in the Belly
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Fire in the Belly •
Our Story
The Strike
The Matchbox name and brand was inspired by The Matchgirls’ Strike in 1888, in which the women and girls of the Bryant & May match factory in Bow, east London took to the streets to protest for better working conditions, becoming torchbearers for positive and progressive change.
The Spark
Our Collective was formed by a group of professional muralists, street artists and sign painters who decided to create a community within which we could all shine. We are passionate about supporting others and firmly believe that collective and grassroots approaches.
The Flame
With a strong and supportive community and ever growing network, we’ve been able to accelerate our ambitions to bring collaborative and radical change to the creative industry. Creating more opportunities for artists, platforming more amazing communities and painting more walls with beautiful and colourful art.
Join our creative revolution!
Contact us.
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We’d love to hear from you! Any general inquiries, or to start a conversation, find our email address below:
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The Matchbox was founded by:
Will Redgrove: williamredgrove.com | +44 7528 203 660
The rest of the team are listed below:
Gavin McPhail: gavinmcphail.com
Ellie Fryer: elliefryerillustration.com
Bec: bulletonastring.com
HATCH: hatch-art.com
KARC: karcart.co
Melissa Hartley: melissahartleyart.com
any inquiries can go straight to hello@thematchbox.uk
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This website functions as an artist directory. If you like the work of a particular artist, we recommend you reach out to them directly! You can find their contact information on their profiles in the ‘ARTISTS’ menu.