A creative communications consultancy, fine arts journal and gallery showcasing a handful of artists.
Armadillo Central was launched in 2011, by creative communications consultant Emma Boden. Her earlier career in PR included working with brands such as Designers Guild, Conran Octopus, La Cafetière, Mitchell Beazley, Nobilis, Sahco, and Teenage Cancer Trust, as well as a multitude of enterprises, charities and individuals in the fields of visual arts and crafts, design, publishing, film, music and natural health.
Most popular FAQ: why are you called Armadillo Central? Ask us when you meet us!
Our articles focus on the visual arts and creativity, covering projects that capture our attention and our imagination. There is often a natural crossover with our clients’ activities. We do not seek nor receive payment for reviews.
Our original logo, an armadillo holding a flag featuring the words ‘Art Armadillo’ was designed by artist and printmaker Jennifer Copley-May in 2011 © Jennifer Copley-May / Armadillo Central
We thrive on original creativity, whatever field that is in. This led us to redevelop our branding with Will Hill in 2025. We met him through Cradle of Fire, an Arts Council Funded project that we worked on in 2024.
Everything interlinks, just like the armadillo’s scales on this website. Cheers Will!
Contact us with your enquiryWhen Armadillo Central was first set up we published books, as well as art and photography (which we might bring back). Two of our popular publications remain available in print or digital versions. You can order copies of The Inflatable Buddha by András Kepes direct from us or via Amazon, where you can also check reviews. David Selzer’s A Jar of Sticklebacks is also reviewed and available from Amazon.
The Fine Line Project flag and logo was designed by Patrick Barthès © The Fine Line Project
We’ve assisted The Fine Line Project, a creative arts initiative supporting mental health awareness and fundraising, since its inception in 2012.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: except where otherwise stated all words and images are © Armadillo Central Limited / All Rights Reserved. We expressly do not permit any AI businesses, developers, freelancers and associates or creatives in the AI field to harvest any information from our pages whatsoever, whether text, images or any other form of content. Any shares from our pages by mere mortals are welcome, provided you clearly link back to this website or to our social media pages. Let’s keep it real. Thank you!
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Our original banner, with armadillos in assorted jackets, designed by Jennifer Copley-May
