art-K's Annual Summer Exhibition

A showcase of our students’ creative journeys.

Each summer, our Central London exhibition brings the spirit of our studios to life as we celebrate our art-K community. It’s a moment to admire the progress and passion of our students and showcase their creativity. This year, our Summer Term students were all given the opportunity to take part!

Our Exhibitions Year by Year

2026

‘Wild at Art’ 

Oxo Gallery, Oxo Tower

Our 2026 large-scale annual summer show was a WILD celebration of creativity, collaboration and the natural world. This year, our Summer Term students worked together to create an immersive rainforest-themed installation, bringing sculptures and mixed media pieces to life throughout the exhibition. Visitors enjoyed;

  • Over 2,500 collaborative artworks were created and submitted by our students, showcasing their creativity, imagination and learning throughout the Summer Term.
  • An immersive rainforest installation: Students worked collaboratively to transform the exhibition space into a vibrant, sensory rainforest experience.
  • Interactive and sensory areas: Visitors could explore the installation and experience art in a hands-on and engaging way.
  • Drawing activities for all ages: Guests were invited to get creative themselves with activities designed for visitors of all ages.
  • Live art demonstrations from our artist-teachers: Visitors could watch art-K teachers bring their own creative skills to life through live demonstrations.
  • A united art-K community: Students, families, teachers and visitors came together to celebrate creativity and the incredible work produced by our art-K community.

Our 2026 large-scale annual summer show was a WILD celebration of creativity, collaboration and the natural world. This year, our Summer Term students worked together to create an immersive rainforest-themed installation, bringing sculptures and mixed media pieces to life throughout the exhibition. Visitors enjoyed;

  • Over 2,500 collaborative artworks were created and submitted by our students, showcasing their creativity, imagination and learning throughout the Summer Term.
  • An immersive rainforest installation: Students worked collaboratively to transform the exhibition space into a vibrant, sensory rainforest experience.
  • Interactive and sensory areas: Visitors could explore the installation and experience art in a hands-on and engaging way.
  • Drawing activities for all ages: Guests were invited to get creative themselves with activities designed for visitors of all ages.
  • Live art demonstrations from our artist-teachers: Visitors could watch art-K teachers bring their own creative skills to life through live demonstrations.
  • A united art-K community: Students, families, teachers and visitors came together to celebrate creativity and the incredible work produced by our art-K community.

2025

‘For the Love of Art’

OXO Gallery, OXO Tower Wharf

2025

‘For the Love of Art’

OXO Gallery, OXO Tower Wharf

This was our third large-scale annual summer show – a powerful celebration of creativity and community. With art education in crisis, art-K spotlighted the power art gives each of us. For some, that love of art is loud and bold. For others, their artistic journey has been quieter, travelled at their own pace. Visitors enjoyed;

  • Over 1,500 collaborative and individual artworks were on display, showcasing a year of dedicated learning from our students, aged 6 to 60+.
  • Free creation stations: Guests helped grow a 2-metre on-site coral piece, contributing to a vibrant community artwork.
  • Interactive workshops for all ages: Adults and families joined workshops throughout the day and evening.
  • Live art demonstrations from our artist-teachers.
  • A united art-K community: The event brought together like-minded artists and visitors, fostering inspiring conversations and a shared celebration of creativity.

2024

‘Blended Journeys’

 Bargehouse, OXO Tower Wharf

11 rooms across 3 floors featured over 1,200 artworks by creators aged 6 to 60+! Highlights included;

  • Dark & Mysterious: A torchlit space of eerie nighttime scenes, monochromatics and monsters!
  • Colourful Characters: Portraits, anthropomorphised artist animals and ancient mythical creatures.
  • Aquatic Zone: Waterscapes, sea creature sculptures swimming overhead, audio, and visual effects.
  • Sculpture Hall: Whimsical houses, papier mache shoes and animal hybrids. Dream jars dangling from the ceiling!
  • Teacher Time Travel: Showing different stages in their creative journey.
  • Creative Factory and Games Room dedicated to making and playing on the top floor!

2023

‘Altered Perspectives’

Peckham Levels

2023

‘Altered Perspectives’ at Peckham Levels

Our first ever Summer Exhibition was a colourful, interactive journey through the wonderful world of art-K!

The exhibition featured thematic zones, audio from students discussing their works, interactive installations and an inspirational ‘Career Tree’ of video and sound bites from prominent creative professionals.

Sparking Pride in Our Students

Exhibition FAQ

It’s a celebration of the developing artistic talent nurtured in our supportive, skill-based clubs. We display hundreds of artworks created by over 7000 students ranging from age 6 to 60+. Our exhibitions are immersive, interactive and inspiring! (Please note, it isn’t a competition).

  •  You can submit a piece of artwork if you are term-time art-K student (any age).
  • The work must have been made during an art-K class
  • There is a month-long window where students/their parents scan a QR code on a poster in their local studio which will take you to an online submission form.
  • You will need to upload a photo and give us a few other details.
  • Each student may only submit 1 piece.

We select artwork created by term-time students which has been made in class. This process is handled by the company directors and art-K central team.

Our classes are non-competitive; not showing ages below displayed artworks prevents comparisons. We’re all at different stages in our creative journey, and at art-K, we ensure our students develop their skills at their own pace. It’s important to celebrate all abilities and developmental stages; by showing just the artist’s name and title of the work, we allow viewers to focus solely on the art.

For students: Celebrate your skills, inspire others and see what it’s like to be a professional artist by showing your work with other artists in a professional exhibition space!

For parents of students: Nurture your child’s self-esteem, celebrate their hard work, motivate them to keep learning & practising. Plus, your visit to see the work (and many others) will fuel their imaginations and be a culturally enriching experience for the whole family!

About Us

For over twenty years, art-K has educated, encouraged and empowered young creatives to develop their visual skills and artistic techniques. Our highly trained teachers share their skills in everything from drawing and painting to 3D modelling and clay sculpting. 

With studios across the UK and childcare vouchers accepted – we’re making art classes more accessible to everyone.

“Understanding the importance of art for development and expression, I’m thrilled to see such a vibrant display from our art students. It’s truly inspiring to see the myriad of our students’ perspectives”

Kathryn