Bookings open at 8am on Wednesday 4 February 2026.
Young Artists' Summer Show 2026 is suitable for Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 and SEND.
About the show
The Young Artists’ Summer show, now in its eighth year, is a free, open-submission exhibition for young artists aged 4-18. The show celebrates the creativity of young people living and studying in the UK, providing them with a platform to showcase their unique voices, as well as the commitment of teachers, parents and guardians championing the role of art in education across the UK.
Artworks are judged by a panel of artists and arts professionals, with selected artworks displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts.
Dates:
Tuesday 14 July
- Slot 1: 10:30am
- Slot 2: 11am
- Slot 3: 11:30am
- Slot 4: 12pm
- Slot 5: 12:30pm
- Slot 6: 1pm
- Slot 7: 1:30pm
- Slot 8: 2pm
- Slot 9: 2:30pm
Wednesday 15 July
- Slot 1: 10:30am
- Slot 2: 11am
- Slot 3: 11:30am
- Slot 4: 12pm
- Slot 5: 12:30pm
- Slot 6: 1pm
- Slot 7: 1:30pm
- Slot 8: 2pm
- Slot 9: 2:30pm
Thursday 16 July
- Slot 1: 10:30am
- Slot 2: 11am
- Slot 3: 11:30am
- Slot 4: 12pm
- Slot 5: 12:30pm
- Slot 6: 1pm
- Slot 7: 1:30pm
- Slot 8: 2pm
- Slot 9: 2:30pm
Time: 30 minutes approx.
Venue Information: Royal Academy of Arts is located at Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD (map).
Venue Access information:
- Step free access: Yes
- Hearing loop: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Accessible parking: No
- Minibus drop off point: No
Royal Academy
Royal Academy Arts is located in the heart of London, the RA is a place where art is made, exhibited and debated. They offer a range of free activities, resources and workshops to support teachers, students and young people to engage with art and artists, both at the RA and back in the classroom.
