Stories in Motion: Open Call for Young Artists
Stories in Motion
Open Call for Young Artists
Tell Us a Story Through Art — Celebrating Stories Through Art & Imagination
Are you a young artist with a story to tell?
Travel Through Art Studio and Ultra Education invite children and young people aged 7–20 to submit artwork for Stories in Motion, a curated exhibition celebrating creativity, storytelling and imagination through art.
This is an opportunity to exhibit your work at Deptford Lounge, London, and take part in an International Creative Exchange with Toronto, Canada.
Participation is free.
Key Information
| 📅 Exhibition Dates | 1–29 August 2026 |
| 📍 Venue | Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, London SE8 4RJ |
| 🎨 Ages | 7–20 years old |
| 💷 Cost | Free to Apply |
| 🌍 International Creative Exchange | Toronto, Canada |
| ⏰ Submission Deadline | 13 July 2026 |
Theme
Tell Us a Story Through Art
Your artwork could be inspired by:
- Books and reading
- Family stories and traditions
- Culture and heritage
- Imagination and dreams
- Music and movement
- Nature and wonder
- Personal experiences
- Hopes for the future
Up to 40 artworks will be selected for exhibition.
Accepted Art Forms
Drawing • Painting • Illustration • Photography • Mixed Media
International Creative Exchange
Stories in Motion features an International Creative Exchange with Toronto, Canada. Selected artworks may be shared as part of a creative exchange connecting young artists in London and Toronto.
Submission Guidelines
- Submit up to 2 artworks per applicant
- Artwork must be original and created by the applicant
- 2D work only (drawing, painting, illustration, photography, mixed media)
- Digital submissions accepted — high-resolution images required (min. 300dpi)
- Physical artwork dimensions: no larger than A2 (420 × 594mm)
- Include a short artist statement (up to 100 words) explaining your story
- All submissions must be made via the online application form
Key Dates
| Open Call Launch | June 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 13 July 2026 |
| Artists Notified | Late July 2026 |
| Exhibition Opens | 1 August 2026 |
| Exhibition Closes | 29 August 2026 |
Special Launch Event
Saturday 1 August 2026
Join us for the Stories in Motion Launch Event at Deptford Lounge to celebrate the young artists selected for the exhibition.
The launch event will feature:
- Meet the Artists
- International Creative Exchange Showcase
- Young Creators Fair
Artists, families and members of the community are warmly invited to attend.
Further details will be announced closer to the event.
Young Creators Fair
Selected exhibiting artists may also have the opportunity to apply for a place at the Young Creators Fair taking place on 1 August 2026.
Get in Touch
📧 hello@travelthroughart.co.uk
📸 Instagram: @travelthroughartstudio