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{{Infobox company
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| location_city = [[Birmingham]]
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'''Graffiti4Hire''' is a [[Birmingham]]-based [[commercial]] and [[trademarked]]<ref>[http://www.ipo.gov.uk/t-find-number?detailsrequested=C&trademark=2531181 Trade Mark 2531181], ''Intellectual Property Office'', United Kingdom.</ref> collective of [[graffiti]] artists paid to envision and complete [[graffiti for hire]] projects. The artists are typically hired either by a public commission or by private individuals or businesses to create bespoke visual art pieces. The private limited company was incorporated in August 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/868540a6529e7763089cf31bd89d5090/compdetails |title=Graffiti4Hire - Company Details |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[Companies House]] |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> According to the company’s website, clients include major brands like [[Nokia]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/nokia_china_campus_and_vanke_headquarters_win_green_leadership_award_100602/ |title=Nokia China Campus and Vanke Headquarters win Green Leadership Award |author= |date=June 2, 2010 |work= |publisher=''World Interior Design Network'' |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> and [[Red Bull]].
==Installations and projects==
Some of the more notable installations where Graffiti4Hire's work has been employed include the taxi cab version of the [[Mandela Way T-34 Tank]] in [[London]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://graffiti4hire.co.uk/case_studies_graffiti_artists_for_hire.html |title=Case Studies |author= |date= |work= |publisher=''Graffiti4Hire'' |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> the UK-to-Mongolia Drive for Peace [[Land Rover]] utilized by the Actionwork charity,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.driveforpeace.com/ |title=Graffiti artists from Birmingham helped make our touring truck more children friendly |author= |date=January 18, 2010 |work= |publisher=''Drive For Peace'' |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> and a unique graffiti wall unveiled in July 2010 at the Nuneaton Town Football Club home arena.<ref>{{cite news |title=Unique graffiti wall is unveiled at Nuneaton Town |author= |url=http://iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk/nuneaton-tribune/sport/nuneaton-town-fc/tm_headline=unique-graffiti-wall-is-unveiled-at-nuneaton-town&method=full&objectid=26869317&siteid=50003-name_page.html |newspaper=[[Trinity Mirror]] |date=July 16, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Graffiti art kicks off community partnership with Nuneaton Town FC and Triton Showers |author= |url=http://presscentre.willoughby-pr.co.uk/news/showarticle.aspx?NewsID=1097 |newspaper=''Willoughby Press Centre'' |date=July 12, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> In September 2010, [[Bull Ring, Birmingham#Markets in the Bull Ring|Bull Ring Markets]] commissioned Graffiti4Hire to address an ugly corrugated metal wall, transforming it by using a [[trompe-l'œil]] technique.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eye-sore is given graffiti make-over |author= |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Eye-sore+is+given+graffiti+make-over.-a0236974136 |newspaper=[[Birmingham Mail]] |date=September 13, 2010 |accessdate=January 5, 2011}}</ref> In December 2010, Graffiti4Hire guided a group of [[Longbridge]] youngsters in painting a community [[mural]] that features images of landmarks like [[Lickey Hills]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Teens help 'brush up' city suburb |author= |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Teens+help+%27brush+up%27+city+suburb.-a0245022739 |newspaper=[[Birmingham Mail]] |date=December 22, 2010 |accessdate=January 5, 2011}}</ref> Police hope that this mural will discourage graffiti and other vandalism. The local constable said that the mural "looks fantastic and the local community absolutely love it".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/np/birminghamsouth/news/newsitem.asp?id=1994 |title=Young Artists Brighten Up Community |author= |date=December 20, 2010 |work= |publisher=[[West Midlands Police]] |accessdate=January 5, 2011}}</ref>
Several noteworthy publications have featured graffiti art designed and implemented by Graffiti4Hire. In August 2010, the [[Virgin Media]] V Festival, covered by the [[Daily Mirror]], positioned celebrities like [[Billie Piper]], [[Alfie Allen]], [[Rupert Grint]], and [[Jameela Jamil]] each posing in front of a customized backdrop “thanks to Graffiti4Hire”.<ref>{{cite news |title=V Festival megamix |author=Huntman, Ruth; Abeyie, Joanna |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/celebs-on-sunday/the-big-interview/2010/08/29/v-festival-megamix-115875-22510962/ |newspaper=[[Daily Mirror]] |date=September 4, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> Additionally, in the Summer 2010 issue of [[The Knot (company)|The Knot]] magazine, Graffiti4Hire is credited with a custom wedding announcement featured as a trend in the Notebook section of the publication.<ref>{{cite journal |author= |year=Summer 2010 |title=The Knot Notebook |journal=[[The Knot (company)|The Knot]] |volume= |issue= |pages=27 |publisher= |doi= |pmid= |pmc= |url= |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
* [http://graffiti4hire.co.uk/ Official website]
[[Category:Companies based in Birmingham, West Midlands]]
[[Category:Artist cooperatives]]
[[Category:Artist groups and collectives]]
[[Category:British artist groups and collectives]]
[[Category:British artist collectives]]
[[Category:2009 establishments]]
[[Category:Graffiti artists]]
[[Category:United Kingdom graffiti artists]]
[[Category:Graffiti in the United Kingdom]]
| name = Graffiti4Hire Ltd.
| logo =
| caption =
| type =
| genre =
| fate =
| predecessor =
| successor =
| foundation = 2009
| founder =
| defunct =
| location_city = [[Birmingham]]
| location_country = [[United Kingdom]]
| location =
| locations =
| area_served =
| key_people =
| industry = [[Art and Design]]
| products =
| services =
| revenue =
| operating_income =
| net_income =
| aum =
| assets =
| equity =
| owner =
| num_employees =
| parent =
| divisions =
| subsid =
| homepage = http://graffiti4hire.co.uk/
| footnotes =
| intl =
}}
'''Graffiti4Hire''' is a [[Birmingham]]-based [[commercial]] and [[trademarked]]<ref>[http://www.ipo.gov.uk/t-find-number?detailsrequested=C&trademark=2531181 Trade Mark 2531181], ''Intellectual Property Office'', United Kingdom.</ref> collective of [[graffiti]] artists paid to envision and complete [[graffiti for hire]] projects. The artists are typically hired either by a public commission or by private individuals or businesses to create bespoke visual art pieces. The private limited company was incorporated in August 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk/868540a6529e7763089cf31bd89d5090/compdetails |title=Graffiti4Hire - Company Details |author= |date= |work= |publisher=[[Companies House]] |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> According to the company’s website, clients include major brands like [[Nokia]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/nokia_china_campus_and_vanke_headquarters_win_green_leadership_award_100602/ |title=Nokia China Campus and Vanke Headquarters win Green Leadership Award |author= |date=June 2, 2010 |work= |publisher=''World Interior Design Network'' |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> and [[Red Bull]].
==Installations and projects==
Some of the more notable installations where Graffiti4Hire's work has been employed include the taxi cab version of the [[Mandela Way T-34 Tank]] in [[London]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://graffiti4hire.co.uk/case_studies_graffiti_artists_for_hire.html |title=Case Studies |author= |date= |work= |publisher=''Graffiti4Hire'' |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> the UK-to-Mongolia Drive for Peace [[Land Rover]] utilized by the Actionwork charity,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.driveforpeace.com/ |title=Graffiti artists from Birmingham helped make our touring truck more children friendly |author= |date=January 18, 2010 |work= |publisher=''Drive For Peace'' |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> and a unique graffiti wall unveiled in July 2010 at the Nuneaton Town Football Club home arena.<ref>{{cite news |title=Unique graffiti wall is unveiled at Nuneaton Town |author= |url=http://iccoventry.icnetwork.co.uk/nuneaton-tribune/sport/nuneaton-town-fc/tm_headline=unique-graffiti-wall-is-unveiled-at-nuneaton-town&method=full&objectid=26869317&siteid=50003-name_page.html |newspaper=[[Trinity Mirror]] |date=July 16, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Graffiti art kicks off community partnership with Nuneaton Town FC and Triton Showers |author= |url=http://presscentre.willoughby-pr.co.uk/news/showarticle.aspx?NewsID=1097 |newspaper=''Willoughby Press Centre'' |date=July 12, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> In September 2010, [[Bull Ring, Birmingham#Markets in the Bull Ring|Bull Ring Markets]] commissioned Graffiti4Hire to address an ugly corrugated metal wall, transforming it by using a [[trompe-l'œil]] technique.<ref>{{cite news |title=Eye-sore is given graffiti make-over |author= |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Eye-sore+is+given+graffiti+make-over.-a0236974136 |newspaper=[[Birmingham Mail]] |date=September 13, 2010 |accessdate=January 5, 2011}}</ref> In December 2010, Graffiti4Hire guided a group of [[Longbridge]] youngsters in painting a community [[mural]] that features images of landmarks like [[Lickey Hills]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Teens help 'brush up' city suburb |author= |url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Teens+help+%27brush+up%27+city+suburb.-a0245022739 |newspaper=[[Birmingham Mail]] |date=December 22, 2010 |accessdate=January 5, 2011}}</ref> Police hope that this mural will discourage graffiti and other vandalism. The local constable said that the mural "looks fantastic and the local community absolutely love it".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.west-midlands.police.uk/np/birminghamsouth/news/newsitem.asp?id=1994 |title=Young Artists Brighten Up Community |author= |date=December 20, 2010 |work= |publisher=[[West Midlands Police]] |accessdate=January 5, 2011}}</ref>
Several noteworthy publications have featured graffiti art designed and implemented by Graffiti4Hire. In August 2010, the [[Virgin Media]] V Festival, covered by the [[Daily Mirror]], positioned celebrities like [[Billie Piper]], [[Alfie Allen]], [[Rupert Grint]], and [[Jameela Jamil]] each posing in front of a customized backdrop “thanks to Graffiti4Hire”.<ref>{{cite news |title=V Festival megamix |author=Huntman, Ruth; Abeyie, Joanna |url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/celebs-on-sunday/the-big-interview/2010/08/29/v-festival-megamix-115875-22510962/ |newspaper=[[Daily Mirror]] |date=September 4, 2010 |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref> Additionally, in the Summer 2010 issue of [[The Knot (company)|The Knot]] magazine, Graffiti4Hire is credited with a custom wedding announcement featured as a trend in the Notebook section of the publication.<ref>{{cite journal |author= |year=Summer 2010 |title=The Knot Notebook |journal=[[The Knot (company)|The Knot]] |volume= |issue= |pages=27 |publisher= |doi= |pmid= |pmc= |url= |accessdate=January 2, 2011}}</ref>
==References==
{{reflist}}
==External links==
* [http://graffiti4hire.co.uk/ Official website]
[[Category:Companies based in Birmingham, West Midlands]]
[[Category:Artist cooperatives]]
[[Category:Artist groups and collectives]]
[[Category:British artist groups and collectives]]
[[Category:British artist collectives]]
[[Category:2009 establishments]]
[[Category:Graffiti artists]]
[[Category:United Kingdom graffiti artists]]
[[Category:Graffiti in the United Kingdom]]