YorKAOS is back for 2026!
Join their team for a free public exhibition showcasing artwork by York children aged 5 to 11, including painting, drawing, photography, and video. Proceeds from artwork sales support local charities YorMind (by York Mind), The Island, Snappy Trust, St Leonard’s Hospice, and Explore York Libraries and Archives.
Find out more about the exhibition on our blog.
New for 2026: Join a range of workshops!
Tuesday 17th February with Emily Sutton
One of Yorkshire’s most beloved illustrators – will guide young artists through creative techniques inspired by her distinctive style, filled with charming details and vibrant storytelling.
Wednesday 18th February with Stephen Lee Hodgkins
York’s lifelong doodler and community printmaker – will lead children through playful drawing and printmaking techniques, exploring how doodles and marks can capture stories, feelings, and the world around us.
Thursday 19th February with Beth Elsdon
Join professional artist Beth Elsdon to turn ‘chaos’ into ‘calm’, creating abstract paintings. Learn how to layer colours like a pro and find out how a simple ‘splat’ can become a beautiful piece of art. Come get messy and leave with a masterpiece.
Friday 20th February with Lincoln Lightfoot
York’s sci-fi surrealist artist known for bringing B-movie monsters and aliens to life in the city’s iconic locations – will inspire young imaginations with drawing and painting techniques inspired by 1950s-60s B-movie poster art.
