Autumn Rooms Kids Art Prize
A Darby Street mini exhibition
This autumn, we’re inviting local kids to help shape the walls of Autumn Rooms.
The Kids Art Prize is a month-long in-café exhibition celebrating creativity, colour and imagination - inspired by our evolving visual language and the neighbourhood we call home.
This isn’t about winning.
It’s about making space for young artists and giving families a reason to feel proud, connected and welcome.
The Brief
Theme
Flowers, layers & blue
Inspired by the textures and energy of Autumn Rooms, kids are encouraged to explore:
– flowers
– layering
– repetition
– texture
– electric blue as a hero colour
Any medium is welcome: drawing, painting, collage, mixed media or digital illustration (printed).
This is not about staying inside the lines.
It’s about expression and interpretation.
Who Can Enter
– Ages 3–12
– Open to local schools, families and regulars
The Exhibition
– 30 artworks selected
– Printed uniformly and professionally
– Displayed in-café for one month
– Each piece credited with the child’s first name and age
Selected artists receive a printed copy of their work and a small thank-you from us.
Gentle Recognition
Rather than one winner, we’ll acknowledge:
– Exhibited Artists
– People’s Choice
– Artist’s Pick — selected by a local artist
All exhibited artists receive a small art pack to keep creating.
Opening Morning
A relaxed opening with kids hot chocolates, pastries and proud parents.
No speeches. No pressure. Just a moment.
Why We’re Doing This
Because Autumn Rooms isn’t just a place to eat - it’s a place to belong.