Welcome to Andrew Alan Matthews Art – the official home of Manchester-based artist Andrew Alan Matthews. 

Rooted in a deep passion for storytelling and emotional expression, Andrew’s work captures the vibrant spirit of Manchester, Salford, and beyond. 

His collections weave nostalgia, urban life, and human emotion into powerful visual narratives, blending expressionism and impressionism with a contemporary twist.

Whether you’re exploring iconic cityscapes, poignant moments of everyday life, or imaginative escapes, this website offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of an artist who paints not just what he sees, but what he feels.

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I produce art and video stories of people, places and social issues and try to bring positivity to people through my art. 

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My videos put the meat on the bones of the paintings and highlights -   The Good, The Bad And the Ugly.  Just like me.

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I don’t pretend to be fully versed in the English language, but I speak with the heart and soul of a Mancunian with a passion for my art and story telling on people places and social issues. My spoken word pieces try to inspire, enthral and make people smile whilst turning negatives to positives in everything I do, I am a down to earth common man with a human soul.

so if you are interested in what I do check out my website andrewalanmatthews.co.uk it might bring a smile to your face. 

Quotes by Andrew Alan Matthews

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COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Genuine Words.

Genuine Talent. 

Genuine Man. 

by Arran

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 Alan, your Art and Words come from deep inside and I really appreciate you letting me follow your journey so far, take care. by Tony

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 Well done, keep pushing! by Tim

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Check out my website https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/for New professionally, realistically valued and priced artworks by Emma Evans Art Gallery. Making it more affordable to own an original one-off painting by Andrew Alan Matthews

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My Cityscape paintings are now  published in the Manchester Art Book, city through the eyes of its Artists Book in 2025, Bloomsbury Books  publihed the book and is now available in Waterstones and major retailers. check out the links 

https://www.thecitythroughtheeyesofitsartists.com/manchesterhome.html

to purchase a copy visit the Bloomsbury books website to pre order your copy

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/manchester-art-book-9781906860974/

I will be in Emma Evans Art gallery on Sunday 20th July 2025 12 noon to 2pm to meet and greet people, come and have a chat and immerse yourself in  artwork 

Now open to the public from the  17th June to 27th July 2025, at Emma Evans Art gallery, 191 Monton Road, Monton, Eccles Manchester, M30 9PN 

The preview night was on the 16th June 2025 at 7pm and was a sold out event, the evening was brilliant

Immerse yourself in paintings, Poetry, short stories of people places and social issues with Salford & Manchester cityscapes.

You will be amazed, amused and maybe enlightened by the Stories and Artwork, and want to come again and again !!!

As you enter the Wandering Palate wine shop bring a glass of wine, soft drinks or coffee up to the Gallery and savour in the atmosphere of Manchester and Salford art with background music of iconic Manchester and Salford Bands. 

All original artworks and Limited-Edition Prints will be available to purchase at the gallery and the wandering palate shop

also check out my website for more information on my art https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/

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I am in  a news article by about Manchester check it out 

https://aboutmanchester.co.uk/salford-and-manchester-nostalgia-a-solo-exhibition-by-andrew-alan-matthews/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK6o-FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFyVjJuTkRUb0dtNG53eW9kAR72QAo1qzSV8gOnWCHcJCKgKpEk9sMwET2SBC5zw4aw6vf9mrnNU6IP5S0eew_aem_uWsCYyCSaaUugYgZKf26sA

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check out Emma Evans amazing Art gallery website for more details on the Gallery and the wandering palate, Purveyors of fine wines and indulgencies shop.  https://emmaevansartgallery.co.uk/visit-the-gallery/

Emma Evans Blog post 23rd June 2025

https://emmaevansartgallery.co.uk/reliving-stories-through-art-andrews-solo-show-on-connection-and-the-urban-landscape/?sfnsn=scwspmo&fbclid=IwY2xjawLIsiFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFqQXZiY3FuNnpzc2NRRFQ2AR7602GN541AoBKr0__-Mtk5IN8A0Ew5QtC5wZP7MJsIk0j8i0qUFwMbsDwAVg_aem_z_X3_3Nm-Ud833mqpU-30A

link to Emma Evans blog post 14th July 2025 

https://emmaevansartgallery.co.uk/art-as-lifeline-how-creativity-saved-andrew-alan-matthews/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacw_iwjUXRfRzK8_PCkY5VW-YXMYc45IkrwR1Eq3o7qE2v4F_eiS4HKI8ziiA_aem_Z483BUNSIPR1NuaGN18UHA

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I hope you take the time to visit my exhibition and enjoy your time there.

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New update - after the exhibition has closed on the 27th July 2025 there will be a silent auction to raise funds for Help for Heroes Charity, a charity that helps war veterans  

I will be donating the Imperial War Museum by dusk painting to help war veterans. My Dad was an RAF man, he was shot through the kneecap in the Cypriot uprisings, his best mate paddy died by his side. he was a peacekeeper defending freedom and democracy. 

here is the video link to the painting and video - https://youtu.be/UNub_3BnwTI

any enquiries contact me or Emma Evans Art Gallery - https://emmaevansartgallery.co.uk/

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check out my Andrew Alan Matthews solo exhibition  at Emma Evans Gallery webpage displaying photos and videos 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/emma-evans-gallery

Welcome to Emma Evans Gallery - here is the welcome video of the exhibition if you have got the time visit my Solo Exhibition.

https://youtu.be/DwZ9vVO9LQA

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COMMENTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC

 I recommend this exhibition to anyone able to go. As well as being technically great, Andrew’s work is full of local nostalgia with subtle hidden hints of whimsy. Plus he’s a really nice, down to earth guy who deserves the support by Angela 

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A super exhibition and evening by Phillip

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 Well done Alan fab exhibition xx p by Brenda

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My next pop up stall is on Saturday 23rd August 2025 at Stanley Square, Sale, M33 7ZZ opposite Specsavers .  come and grab a bargain  

Also Come visit my Art Exhibition in Sale Town Centre, available to view from 8am until late in the evening everyday in the Corridor Gallery where pound land used to be,, I am the permanent resident Artist in Sale Town Centre.

There are 20 Limited Edition Prints of Manchester and Salford cityscapes on permanent display 

Sale Art Exhibition page Link - https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/sale-art-exhibition

Link to the you tube video of the exhibition 

https://youtu.be/9urE1XawKZI

Press Release on my Sale Town centre exhibition 

Hi everybody here is my latest News Article published in September 2024 with Liveunion.com  talking about my art, mental health and my exhibition at Stanley Square in Sale . so check it out

https://liveunion.com/editorial/interview-with-andrew-matthews/

Comment from the general public 

The exhibition of originals shows off your painting style and paint properly.

The prints are just amazing. I love them.

Sale is very lucky to have them.

Thank you for sharing

by Arran

 I have been approached by the Ceremonial Mayor of Salford to have 1 of my Paintings of Salford Precinct by day put in a charity calendar for November 2024 to 2025 in aid of St Annes Hospice and the Royal Naval Association . The Calendar is available for purchase now. 

I have also donated the original Painting which was  auctioned at the Ceremonial Mayors Ball on the 22nd March 2025 to raise funds for St Annes Hospice and the Royal Naval Association,  The Painting raised £350 on the night to go to both charities

Here is the post from Salford's Ceremonial Major Tanya Burch 

Hurry up to get your copy of the Ceremonial Mayor’s charity calendar 2024-25!

£20 each or 2 for £35

Please contact mayoralty@salford.gov.uk to purchase. 

Many thanks to our own Andrew Alan Matthews who has kindly allowed us to use his  remarkable painting of Salford Precinct! Please visit his website where his paintings are accompanied by poetry and videos!! What a unique style. Salford truly shines through the creativity of her people!!! https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk

comment from Tanya Burch Salford Ceremonial Mayor on the night of the auction at T J Bell Stadium,

Andy thanks for donating the painting! its simply superb!!!

Thankyou, You literally changed lives tonight with your kind donation

here is the link to the you tube video of Salford precinct by day 

https://youtu.be/4PUL40BEkg0

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 The homeless in Wythenshawe and Manchester  need help,  

So Help raise funds for Wythenshawe Safety Patrol , they use the funds to help  the true homeless people of Wythenshawe and not the gangs that operate and exploit our good nature,

They supply Tents, food, clothing and help to get vulnerable people back into accommodation with Manchester City Council

So when you donate to them you know the funds are used to help the true homeless people. 

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the Plight of the homeless on the streets of Wythenshawe,  Manchester and Salford is on the increase, 

I help out when I can on safety patrols and I also donate monthly to Wythenshawe Safety patrol  trying to help the homeless and vulnerable people get back on there feet, if you can donate to them this would help there cause.

 here is the link where you can find details on how to donate to them. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015980019234455/user/100079276788510

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I am also an Artist and do short stories and paintings to help raise awareness of the plight of the homeless and vulnerable people and have dedicated a page on my website to the homeless

I try to bring attention to the plight of the homeless in my way 

by producing art, videos, stories and poems.

 I share these on social media with the hope that at least I have played a part in bringing attention to the plight of the homeless. 

 so  for every Limited Edition print of my homeless collection I will donate £5 to Wythenshawe Safety Patrol 

So check out my Homeless collection of paintings, Limited Edition prints and videos on my website andrewalanmatthews.co.uk

 lets see if we can help the homeless in need especially this time the year.

Link to my homeless collection webpage https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/homeless-video-collection

CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW ON WFM 97.2 helping raise awareness and Funds for Wythenshawe Safety Patrol

https://youtu.be/p_k7OdV8hSQ

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link to my Homeless collection webpage 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/homeless-video-collection

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Find below links to charities to help the homeless. 

If you want to donate to help the homeless here is a link to the charity that I support 

Wythenshawe Safety-patrol Donation Page  

link to wythenshawe Safety patrol donation page 

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079276788510

 for every Limited Edition print of my homeless collection I will donate £5 to Wythenshawe Safety Patrol  

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Real Change MCR link: - https://streetsupport.net/manchester/realchangemcr/ 

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Street Link exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.

https://www.streetlink.org.uk/

telephone number- 0300 500 0914

Centre point Manchester

https://centrepoint.org.uk/what-we-do/housing/manchester/

Telephone - 0800 587 5158 or email supportercare@centrepoint.org.

https://www.crisis.org.uk/

https://streetsupport.net/

https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/

shelter

https://england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/local_services/manchester

Wythenshawe Community Team 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015980019234455

here is the link where you can find details on how to donate to Wythensahwe Safety Patrol  donation page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1015980019234455/user/100079276788510

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Help Raise funds for Len Johnson Statue in Manchester check out the webpage on my website

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/len-johnson-boxer

here is the link to my shop to buy a Limited Edition Print of Len Johnson the boxer 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/shop/ols/products/len-johnson-the-english-flash-print

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here is the Go Fund me link -  https://gofund.me/44fedfcd 

Here is a call out to Help Mark Sproston Project 23 Mental Health Group, he has run out of funding now and needs help from the community of Northern Moor Manchester and beyond. 

To carry on his good work, he is turning the project 23 boxing gym into a safe space for people who are suffering from mental health issues and in desperate need of mental health support. he needs help and funds. so please find it in your heart to donate to his cause 

here is the Go Fund me link -  https://gofund.me/44fedfcd  

 I AM NOT A NUMBER? A3 Limited Edition Print £50.00

Work stress collection website link 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/work-stress-collection-1

Stress and Paranoia website link 

https://andrewalanmatthews.co.uk/stress-%26-paranoia-art

I am not a number video link

https://youtu.be/T1N5RubbeSY