Your Art World
FREE
National Galleries Scotland: National
10 May – 2 November 2025
A colourful exhibition, showcasing the artwork of 3–18-year-olds from across Scotland opens this Saturday [10 May] at National Galleries Scotland: National and is free to visit.
The nationwide call for the Your Art World exhibition has inspired nearly 500 incredible young artists from across the country to get involved, with the opportunity to have their work displayed in Scotland’s National gallery.
Their creations will be on show in the same building as iconic works such as The Monarch of the Glen and The Skating Minister aka Reverend Robert Walker (1755 – 1808) Skating on Duddingston Loch, as well as works by Scottish artists including William McTaggart and Phoebe Anna Traquair.
In the National you can discover over 20 works created by community and school groups who have been collaborating with the National Galleries of Scotland over the last few months.
The talented artists include young people from Redhall School in Edinburgh, Victoria Primary and Nursery in Falkirk, Oban High School and North Edinburgh’s LIFT Kids’ Club (Low Income Families Together).
Separated into four installations, the groups worked to create extraordinary displays ranging from drawings and embroideries engaging with social issues, to 3D sculptures, sensory works and vibrant abstract paintings.
Displayed on screens in the exhibition you can also explore the works of nearly 300 children from across the country who submitted their art digitally.
The young people were invited to be as imaginative as they liked and use any type of materials for their creations. From drawings, paintings, 3-D sculptures or video – there were no limitations on what they could make.
Plus, there is still time for young people to submit their works for display! All 3-18 year olds living in Scotland are invited to send their art for inclusion in the digital exhibition.
All you need to do is photograph their work and upload it to the National Galleries of Scotland’s online gallery, then come along to the exhibition and see their creations featured proudly on digital screens at the National.
New entries will be accepted throughout the exhibition and added to the rolling display on the digital screens every month until the end of September.
Your Art World is a celebration of what happens when young people are encouraged to be wildly imaginative, so why not see what’s possible.
Siobhan McConnachie, Head of Learning and Engagement, National Galleries of Scotland, said: “I’m so excited and proud to be showcasing the artwork of the talented young artists of Scotland. The response so far has been truly inspiring, and we have been so impressed with everyone’s creativity.
“We can’t wait to see what else is still to come! Your Art World is incredibly important to us at the National Galleries of Scotland as it hands over the creative process to young people and celebrates their work.
“Art has its place in every school, home and young person’s life, whether that be encouraging people to think creatively, use it as an expressive outlet or simply for some fun. This project and exhibition truly celebrates that art really is for everyone.”
The exhibition is part of a wider Your Art World project, designed to inspire and engage young people in art. With online resources available for teachers and families, the project supports children in creative activities.
By providing tools and guidance, Your Art World demystifies the creative process and invites everyone to explore and enjoy art.
Find out more here Your Art World | National Galleries of Scotland.
The exhibition is made possible thanks to funds raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.