art exhibition and competition open to young people aged 12-26
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‘File Not Found’ – Art by youth in care, telling the stories a file never could is a national art exhibition and competition open to young people aged 12–26 who are care experienced.
Taking place at the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf Gallery on London’s Southbank from 28 October – 1 November 2026, this exhibition aims to challenge the way young people in care can often feel defined by case notes, reports, and statistics - and instead celebrate identity, creativity, and self-expression.
What can young people submit?
All forms of art are welcome, including:
Painting
Photography
Illustration
Digital Art
Mixed media
Sculpture
Other Visual Forms
Performing Arts (limited spots, but can also be pre-recorded)
Key dates
Submissions are open - we encourage youth to submit their interest and idea now, even before completing the artwork.
Deadline: 13th September 2026 – End of day. This is when the artwork needs to be submitted.
Find out more here. If you'd like to participate, feel free to chat to an asphaleia staff member about it.
