CALLING ALL ARTISTS AGED 3-10!

Artwork Submissions are NOW OPEN!

For 2026, we will be taking over 2400sq ft of space and turning it into the Tombolo “Make-Believe Mall”. Our walk-through exhibit will act as both a gallery and an interactive experience.

Children are encouraged to imagine what it would be like if they were in charge of a store. No budget or boring grown-up limits! Would they have a pet shop full of imaginary animals? Design rainbow tutu space suits for a fashion boutique? Or maybe dream up a toy store full of inventions?

We are excited to see how this prompt will inspire wacky and wonderful wares and can’t wait to display the artwork at our event this year!

Note: If registering for more than one child, please submit a separate form for each child; however, you will only receive one confirmation per email address. As long as the form has submitted- you’re in!

Frequently Asked Questions

Make-Believe Mall!
What kind of store would your artist create if they were handed the keys to a shop tomorrow? What would be inside? No budgets and no boring grown-up limits!

Some ideas might be:
- A pet shop full of imaginary animals
- A toy store with out of this world inventions
- A fashion boutique with outrageous outfits
- An ice cream parlour with topsy turvy flavours
We are open to any and all interpretations of this theme!
Nope! We are happy to receive submissions from all around the world. (Please note that as we are volunteer run, we cannot assist with paying for shipping.)
Once you are ready to submit, you can email hi@neets.art to arrange for shipping or drop-off.

Be sure to register firstso we know to expect the art/ make sure we leave space for it!
All artwork must be received by September 11th.

Please note, there will be two artwork drop-off weeks:
August 24th-27th
September 7th-11th
We recommend nothing larger than 8.5” x 11” (smaller is OK). However, if your child would like to create something 3D/ sculptural or larger- we are so game! Just send us an email at hi@neets.art so we know to leave appropriate space in the gallery.
We recommend ages 3-10 though we have welcomed artists as young as 18 months, up to 12 years old!
September 18th-27th. Save the date!
Before drop off, we will ask all participants if they would like their artwork back. If so, please provide a shipping address and artwork will be sent out after the event.