Celebrate creativity, light and movement. Submit your work and be part of Light + Flight!
Join us for Light + Flight, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the creativity of young artists (ages 11-25) from Barnet and surrounding boroughs. This display of colour and imagination will take place in the Apthorp Gallery from Sunday 24 May – Saturday 30 May 2026, with a Private View on Tuesday 26 May, 6 – 8pm.
Who Can Apply?
- Open to emerging artists aged 11 – 25 from Barnet and nearby areas
- Artworks in any medium – pencil, paint, clay, sculpture, sound, video and more – are welcome
- Free to submit
Submission Details:
- Read the Terms & Conditions
- Complete the submission form below
- Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026, 12pm.
- You will be notified by Tuesday 5 May 2026.
Theme:
In celebration of Light + Flight, a Cultural Impact Award, part of the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture programme, we’re looking for artwork exploring illumination, movement, freedom, journeys, hope, energy, nature, imagination or transformation. Glowing skies, soaring birds, city lights, migration, technology, dreams taking off – however you interpret the theme, we want to see it. Let your ideas take off and exhibit your work at artsdepot.
Exhibition Dates:
Exhibition: Sunday 24 May – Saturday 30 May 2026
Private View: Tuesday 26 May, 6 – 8pm
Whether you’re just starting out or developing your practice, this is a great opportunity to exhibit your work in a professional gallery setting.
SUBMISSION FORM 👇
artsdepot Young Artists Exhibition 2026
Showcasing the creativity and imagination of local young artists, this exhibition runs from Sunday 24 - Saturday 30 May 2026. ✅ Submission Deadline: Friday 24 April 2026 ✅ Ages: 11 – 25 ✅ Max Submissions: 2 artworks For any questions, email gallery@artsdepot.co.uk
