Exhibition: The Fourth Plinth Schools Awards 2026
15th Jun 2025
The Fourth Plinth Schools Awards competition is a chance for young people to get creative and produce a work of art inspired by the contemporary art commissions for Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth. This year was the 18th year of the awards that has attracted more than 40,000 entries to date.
Annually, there are winner and runner-up prizes for different age categories: 5-7 years, 8-11 years and 12-15 years, as well as prizes for the best work from each London borough with top prizes from Cass Art!
Esteemed judge, award-winning illustrator Marion Deuchars presented the awards at City Hall, alongside Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries, where the selected designs are now on display until mid-June.
Location: City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE
Dates: 1st May - mid-June 2026
Admission: FREE. Please note, city hall has airport-like security when entering the building.
You can also see all entries on the online gallery here and via Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app.
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