From isolation to making art in the community.
Drummond Street Artists is a collective of 25 artists who are currently or have been homeless, including rough sleepers and hotel residents. Founded in 2023 by artist and former rough sleeper Geraldine Crimmins, the collective offers weekend workshops when other support services are closed.
Artists can work on their own projects or receive tuition, with free access to materials, food, and travel. We run monthly trips to the Royal Academy, hold regular exhibitions, and offer weekend support for our artists—creating a space for expression, connection, and opportunity through art.
Support our artists, explore their work, and be part of changing the narrative around homelessness.
“My emotional connections to friends, family, interiors, and the landscapes of my birthplace, Ireland are what I explore and express through my paintings and drawings.”
Geraldine Crimmins Creative Director @geraldine_crimmins
Meet the Artists
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Andy Li
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Rita Caso
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John Joseph Sheehy MacSheehy
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Angie
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Genie
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![Man in a plaid jacket and cap smiling, standing in an art studio with a painting on the table.]()
Dave Sohanpal
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![Man holding a round painting depicting a character wearing a helmet, standing in an indoor setting with plants in the background.]()
Lui
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![Man with long hair and glasses sitting at a table, pointing at a colorful painting on the table. Art supplies and brushes are visible around him. Another person is in the background, also engaged in art activities.]()
Michael Crosswaite
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![Person holding a painting of a vibrant green forest scene with blue and black tree outlines.]()
rifko
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![An older man holding a white cup stands in front of colorful abstract art pieces on a wall. He is wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket, smiling slightly. The artworks feature bright colors, handprints, and abstract patterns.]()
Lewis Austin
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Barry
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Eugene Little
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Bahja Mahamed
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Richard Anderson
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Edmund Cavill
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JP
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James Gray
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Mary Vallely
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Sean Griffin
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Fatima Salem
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Sarah Breckenridge
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Shakir
Our Supporters
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Old Diorama Arts Centre
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The Linbury Trust
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Serlin Family Foundation
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Arts Council England
Make an impact today
Your donation helps us do more than make art — it helps rebuild lives.
At Drummond Street Artists, we work with individuals who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion, offering a creative community where they can heal, grow, and thrive. Every pound you give directly supports the artists in our collective.
Your contribution helps to provide:
🎨 Art supplies – from paints and canvases to sketchbooks and materials
🚆 Travel expenses – so artists can attend sessions, exhibitions, and mentoring
☕ Refreshments – a meal and a cuppa can make all the difference
🧑🤝🧑 Practical support – for those not in receipt of benefits or financial assistance
Whether it’s £5 or £50, your support helps us create opportunities, nurture confidence, and keep creativity accessible to those who need it most.
Donate today and make a lasting difference.