Places & Spaces Young Artists Exhibition
We are delighted to announce a special exhibition this summer showcasing young local artists aged 7-18 on the theme of Places and Spaces in Epsom & Ewell, running from 17th– 30th June.
The Horton is calling for entries from the perspective of our younger residents, asking them to draw, paint, collage, stitch or even sculpt artwork that captures their favourite or most memorable spot in Epsom & Ewell.
Children and young people are encouraged to be open-minded in their thinking – considering parks, view points, street furniture, shopfronts, industrial heritage and local quirks as well as some of the impressive architecture seen our high streets and private homes.
Those selected will be invited to exhibit their work in The Horton’s atrium gallery space and prize winners will be announced in each age category at a special celebration event. Those not chosen for the main exhibition will have their work shown on a digital screen in the main Atrium alongside other artworks.
The exhibition free to enter and is being kindly supported by Epsom Civic Society.
The Horton’s director, Maria Reeves, said: “With so much focus on the digital world, there are increasing fewer opportunities for young people to express themselves creatively in practical hands-on ways. The Places & Spaces Exhibition will give us all insight into what is important or striking for children in Epsom & Ewell as they travel through the borough on their own journeys. We are grateful to Epsom Civic Society for supporting us with this exhibition and prizes for the winners.”
Selected artworks will be displayed at special two-week exhibition running 17th– 30th June in The Horton’s stunning Atrium.
A judging panel will select prize winners from different age categories – to be announced at a special launch event.
Children will be able to enter through participating schools or independently though Curatorspace – the online website used for The Horton’s Summer Exhibition for adults – which allows applicants to upload a photograph of their artwork.
The portal will be open for submissions: 5-22nd May 2026. The link to enter will be shown HERE from 5th May.
WHO CAN ENTER
The Horton Places and Spaces Art Exhibition 2026 is open to children and young people living or attending a school in the borough of Epsom and Ewell. Artists must be aged between 7 and 18 years at the time of entry.
HOW TO ENTER
The Exhibition is being supported by Epsom Civic Society and is free to enter. Each artist can submit one piece of artwork.
- To enter, you will need a good quality photograph of the finished artwork.
- You will need to upload the photograph of the artwork to the CuratorSpace website and the judges will make their selection from these digital images.
- Entries must be made between Tuesday 5th May and Friday 22nd May 2026.
- If your work is selected for the Places and Spaces Exhibition, it will need to be delivered to The Horton on
- Any artwork not selected for the Exhibition, will be displayed available to view digitally in the Atrium at The Horton.
YOUR ARTWORK
2D artwork – Artwork does not need to be framed to be submitted for entry.
If it is selected for the exhibition, the artwork needs to be hangable using The Horton’s hanging system – e.g. On canvas, or framed (no clip frames), or just with a cardboard mount. If you don’t have a frame and your work is chosen we will be able to help with this.
It should be a maximum size of 30cm x 42cm (A3).
3D artwork – Small-scale sculpture is welcome and should be a maximum of 40cm wide x 40 cm high.
KEY DATES
- Entries ONLINE via the CuratorSpace Portal between Tuesday 5th May and Friday 22nd May 2026.
- Final deadline for entries: Friday 22nd May 2026 at 11.59pm
- If you are successful in the first round, we will notify you by email.
- Artists selected to exhibit will be notified by 2nd June 2026
- Drop-off dates for selected artwork – Saturday 13th June and Tuesday 15th June between 9:30am and 4:15pm
- Exhibition Dates: 17th to 30th June 2026
- Artists Celebration Event and Event Prize Giving Saturday 20th June 12.00 noon
Venue information and access
The Horton and The Horton Gardens are open to the public five days a week, Tuesday to Saturday 9:15am to 4.30pm. The main entrance, reception, atrium and performance space are fully accessible on the ground floor. The café-bar is on a slightly raised level, with ramp and steps. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. The car park is free and has two designated parking spaces in our car park reserved for Blue Badge Holders.
Kindly supported by Epsom Civic Society
