More than just art in the public realm…
…We are your partners in creating happy places!
We created WeTheSeeds to provide organisations, authorities and developers with a holistic approach to engaging communities and delivering artwork that makes an impact.
We are a creative and scalable resource that helps you give locals the opportunity to shape their future.
Together we create a shared vision for public spaces and add value with innovative and creative artwork.
Art in the public realm enhances every development as it enables an active and creative collaboration between organisations, artists and the local community.
DID YOU KNOW?
Street art is linked to the improvement of economic conditions in urban communities.
85% of people in England say that the quality of the built environment impacts the way they feel.
OUR ROLE
We are a 360° arts-based partner for organisations who understand the value of connecting with the community.
We function as a flexible public arts installation and campaign resource, we help organisations build long-lasting connections with residents through our services.
Our promise is to always deliver a personalised project service that helps organisations achieve their community-focused goals.
ENGAGEMENT
Having strong ties with community and culture and an appreciation for intricate projects, we believe street art can benefit all the people who live, work, and visit the city.
We empathise with all residents, both old and new, regardless of their specific demographic, cultural values, ethnicity, or religion. We are an inclusive public art resource, and we strive to make all residents feel safe and invested in a modernised environment.
Working closely with local communities, we create fun and engaging artwork-shaping workshops that extract localised data and insights we then use for our design phase. We are also in a position to identify spaces that are appropriate for art in the public realm and offer our recommendations to you.
WeTheSeeds understands the needs, culture and values of local communities, and we have the right processes in place to deliver tangible results.
OUR PROCESS
Part 1: Research & consulting
We begin each project with in-depth research and strategic consultation. This includes understanding the site’s history, demographics, and stakeholder objectives. Through early-stage meetings with local authorities and partners, we ensure the project aligns with both community values and client goals, laying the groundwork for a meaningful and lasting public artwork.
Part 2: Agile campaign planning & co-creating with the local community
Our process is agile, collaborative, and deeply rooted in community co-creation. We host engagement workshops and creative sessions that give local residents a voice in shaping the public artwork’s message and visual identity. These sessions not only influence the artwork design, but also foster local pride and ownership, ensuring the final piece feels authentic and representative of its environment.
Part 3: Campaign & artwork roll-out & further engagement
Once the design is approved, we handle all aspects of campaign and mural rollout—from social media strategy and influencer outreach to high-standard onsite installation. We deploy a bespoke artwork team, conduct safety and risk assessments, and apply anti-graffiti coatings post-installation. To extend impact, we also support clients with post-launch engagement, press opportunities, and continued community involvement.
During the roll-out phase we can also provide the following options:
Providing captivating and engaging content for the purposes of the organisation commissioning the artwork.
Collaborating with 3rd party contractors, community voices, schools, and local creatives
Engaging local businesses in the scope of the project.
Showcasing and sharing the project on our social media channels.
SAMPLE CASE STUDIES
Read more case studies here
WHY WORK WITH US?
Social value
We always offer a service backed by a socially conscious strategy that meets the needs of the community. Our artistic knowledge, paired with our branding expertise, allows us to be mindful of your broader organisational targets, key challenges and goals.
Flexible art studio
We're a flexible artist studio that acts as a branch of your organisation. We can scale up or down according to your objectives. Our services can range from painting a legacy mural to organising events with 3rd party arts-based talents like dancers and photographers.
The right artists
We collaborate with a broad spectrum of freelance artists, and we source, screen and brief the right creative contractors to work alongside our core team for each project. We only provide a bespoke team who will communicate the right ideas and values for each unique project.
A 100% bespoke service
We always offer a 100% bespoke project service. Our award-winning systems and procedures can guarantee a smooth and efficient service, managing even the most intricate workflows from planning to execution of public realm artwork.
OTHERS ARE SAYING
“WeTheSeeds were commissioned to engage, design and paint a mural on Wealdstone High Street. They worked with the local community to set the design principles for the artwork. The mural reflected the feedback from the community and helped transform Wealdstone. WeTheSeeds understood the brief well and executed a mural that has been very warmly received. They were very professional and a pleasure to work with.”
— Harrow Council
“WeTheSeeds were a breath of fresh air with a fast response and keen eye for detail. Within 24 hours work was underway and the response from the team and customers has been amazing. Our two locations look great and colours are on point with our branding. Very professional and would use and recommend WeTheSeeds Public Arts Placemaking UK again.”
— CRUK Area manager
“We are pleased to see such a positive reaction to the murals. I have had great feedback from residents and shoppers. We know the importance of our high street and even in these unprecedented times are doing our utmost to invest in and strengthen Wealdstone.”
