Welcome to Stoep Collective,

we support individuals and collectives with creative guidance, insights & strategy.

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37

combined years in the arts, creative industries & business development

40

the number of books our client, the independent poetry press, uHlanga, has published since 2014

65

the age of one of our very first clients, New Contrast, South Africa's longest-running literary journal

Our name comes from the Afrikaans word for a porch: stoep. The stoep traditionally links the home and the garden; for us, it is the essential, liminal space between your organisation or project, and the universe. Our studio inspires, shelters, delights, and expertly connects artists and organisations in the UK and across Africa.

We bring a unique blend of South African heritage, British-based creative insight, and hands-on artistic experience to everything we work on.

“There would be no New Contrast without Stoep Collective. Thank you for making us feel safe and seen with all of our design changes.”

ROBYN PATERSON, NEW CONTRAST.

New Contrast is one of the first South African literary journals and it is devoted to publishing the best of poetry and prose, art, reviews and interviews from both local and international authors.

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We help you take the next step in your creative journey.

  • Megan Ross

    Co-Founder

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  • Chad Goodall

    Co-Founder

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Whether you’re an individual or an organisation, looking to partner on a once-off project or collaborate on an ongoing basis, we offer a suite of services ranging from the creative to the strategic.

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