Paint the wall that welcomes Brighton
An open call for local artists to design a mural for the north wall of The Queen’s Head, that welcomes over 15 million residents and vistors a year.
Why this wall?
It faces straight onto Brighton Station, and it’s been tagged again and again. Instead of painting it white one more time, we’re handing it to an artist.
Here’s the wall today. Select a photo to see it larger.
How to enter
Email your design to mural@matsim.co.uk by Friday 27 November 2026, with “Queens Head Mural Competition” and your name in the subject line. Open to all local artists, professional or amateur.
Please include:
- Your design across the whole wall (image or PDF)
- A short description of your idea
- Your name, contact details and where you’re based
- A link to previous work, if you have one
The collaborators
- Matsim Properties: Brighton property company bringing neglected buildings back to life, including the Brighton Hippodrome.
- MPB: Brighton-headquartered MPB, the global platform for buying, selling and trading used photo and video kit.
- Blowup Media: Giant poster advertising specialists.
A gallery on the scaffolding
With MPB and Blowup Media, the scaffold shroud facing Brighton Station has become a revolving outdoor gallery of work by local photographers.
It’s on show to thousands of commuters, visitors and residents every day for the duration of the mural.
FAQ
Who can enter?
All local artists are welcome, from seasoned professionals to enthusiastic amateurs.
What’s the deadline?
Designs must reach us by Friday 27 November 2026.
How do I submit my design?
Email it to mural@matsim.co.uk with “Queens Head Mural Competition” and your name in the subject line. The How to enter section lists what to include.
What format should my design be in?
Send an image or PDF showing how your design would look across the whole wall, with a short description of your idea.
Are there drawings of the wall I can work from?
Yes. Download the north elevation drawing and the existing view (both PDFs), and see the photos of the wall further up this page.
Where exactly is the wall?
It’s the north wall of The Queen’s Head, 69–70 Queen’s Road, facing Brighton Station.
Is the mural permanent?
Unlike the changing photo gallery on the scaffolding, it’s a long-term piece of public art.
Where can I see the photo gallery?
On the scaffold shroud facing Brighton Station, showing work by local photographers for several weeks alongside Brighton Photo Fringe for the duration of the competition
I have another question
Email us at mural@matsim.co.uk.
