Young Artists from Pretoria Set to Showcase at Woodlands Boulevard
Pretoria – This month, some of the most captivating art in Pretoria has been crafted by children under 13.
From Friday, 22 May to Sunday, 31 May 2026, Woodlands Boulevard will host the 4th Annual Primary Schools’ Art Exhibit, a complimentary community showcase featuring artwork from 18 local primary schools displayed throughout the mall.
For many young artists participating, this marks their first experience of presenting their creations to a public audience.
This opportunity is something Woodlands Boulevard values deeply.
“Art provides children a voice that extends well beyond the classroom, and witnessing their work displayed in a communal space is truly special,” said Barbara Perry, Marketing Manager at the mall.
“For many of these children, this is the first time anyone outside their school will see their work.
“We believe that kind of recognition is significant, which is why this exhibition has become such an integral component of our community initiatives.”
Each participating school contributes up to 20 artwork pieces per grade, showcasing creative expressions from Grade 0 to Grade 7 throughout the length of the mall.
Schools participating this year include:
- American International School of Johannesburg (Pretoria Campus),
- British Royal College,
- Curro Hazeldean,
- Hatfield Christian Primary School,
- Kingdom School Equestria,
- Kingsland Academy,
- Laerskool Anton van Wouw,
- Laerskool Elarduspark,
- Laerskool Garsfontein,
- Laerskool Menlopark,
- Laerskool Tygerpoort,
- Pretoria French School,
- Pure Hope School,
- Reddford House The Hills,
- Royal Schools Princess Park,
- Tomorrow’s People,
- Waterkloof House Preparatory School, and
- Woodhill College.
Thunder Valley Spur, located at Entrance 2 of Woodlands Boulevard, returns as a sponsor.
Food voucher prizes will be awarded to the top three in every grade: R500, R400, and R300 for Grades 0 to 3, and R1 000, R800, and R600 for Grades 4 to 7.
The school with the highest overall score will receive a R10 000 prize.
Prize-giving will take place at the mall on Thursday, 28 May, with winners being notified through their schools by Tuesday, 26 May.
For families, the exhibition offers a free, enjoyable outing, where kids eagerly guide parents from one piece to the next, while grandparents tend to linger the longest.
The artwork can be appreciated at any pace during regular trading hours.
The 4th Annual Primary Schools’ Art Exhibit runs from 22 to 31 May 2026 at Woodlands Boulevard, Pretoria. Admission is free.
Woodlands Boulevard’s Annual Primary Schools’ Art Exhibit provides learners aged 5 to 13 with a public platform for their work, alongside food voucher prizes and a R10 000 school prize sponsored by Thunder Valley Spur.