Yorkaos Kids Art Exhibition

29/07/2026

Listen to Ada's interview with Georgey Spanswick on the BBC Radio York Breakfast Show, discussing YorKAOS' recognition as a finalist in the BBC Radio York Make A Difference Awards 2026. Originally broadcast on 27th July 2026.

Listen to Ada's interview with Georgey Spanswick on the BBC Radio Y...

17/07/2026

We have reprinted the oversized cheques ready for Ada's interview with BBC Radio York

13/06/2026

We recorded a video of Ada talking with Georgey Spanswick about the announcement that YorKAOS is a finalist in the BBC Radio York Make A Difference Awards 2026!

02/06/2026

YorKAOS founder Ada Jobling and the committee of Seth, Ellie and Olive, has been nominated for the BBC Radio York Make A Difference Award. The nomination recognises their exceptional community impact through the creation and ongoing leadership of YorKAOS (York Kids Art Open Studios).

The annual BBC Make A Difference Awards celebrate local heroes who dedicate their time and energy to improving their communities and supporting others.

31/01/2026

Last weekend the committee went to visit The Snappy Trust. Each committee member has chosen a charity to fundraise for and Seth chose Snappy. Anne spoke to the committee about the fantastic work the charity does and they got to see first hand what an amazing provision Snappy is.

Please help us to spread the word about the YorKAOS art exhibition and encourage as many young people in York aged 5-11 to get involved and enter a piece of art. It really is easy; register the art on our website and the drop it off at one of the Explore libraries.

23/01/2026

It’s the weekend and the prefect time to get your mini artists creating!

Please share the call out for all young artists aged 5-11 to get involved in the YorKAOS art exhibition over half term. It’s easy to get involved: create a piece of art, register it on our website, hand it in to one of the 6 Explore libraries who are collecting art work. Then come along over half term to see the exhibition

16/01/2026

Have you seen today’s article in The York Press… Read all about it here:

A group of creative youngsters from York has set up an exhibition to feature the art of children across the city.

14/01/2026

We are thrilled that Explore York Libraries and Archives will be collection points again this year - get your artwork ready to drop off from Saturday!

The fabulous Yorkaos Kids Art Exhibition is back again this year, and Explore libraries will be acting as collection points for kids to drop off their creations from Saturday 17 January to Sunday February 15 February at the following libraries: Acomb, Clifton, Dringhouses, Haxby & Wigginton, Tang Hall, and York City Centre.

We're thrilled to support this brilliant initiative showcasing the creative talent of children aged 5-11 in , and raising money for good causes in the city at the same time.

12/01/2026

Calling all young artists to register and submit their art work for the YorKAOS exhibition next month.

There is no theme and it is not a competition - just get creative. This image is by a Year 5 student who called it Mr Tiger.

The website is open for you to register your art work and artwork can be dropped off at six Explore Libraries (Acomb, Clifton, Tang Hall, City Centre, Dringhouses, Haxby & Wigginton) from Saturday.

We can’t wait to see what is submitted this year!