Emerging Artists from Pretoria to Display Their Work at Woodlands Boulevard
Pretoria – This month, some of the most enchanting art in Pretoria has been created by children under 13.
From Friday, 22 May to Sunday, 31 May 2026, Woodlands Boulevard will host the 4th Annual Primary Schools’ Art Exhibition, a free community showcase featuring artwork from 18 local primary schools displayed throughout the mall.
For many young artists involved, this will be their first experience presenting their creations to a public audience.
This opportunity holds significant value for Woodlands Boulevard.
“Art gives children a voice that transcends the classroom, and seeing their work displayed in a communal space is genuinely special,” expressed Barbara Perry, Marketing Manager at the mall.
“For many of these children, this is the first occasion anyone outside their school will witness their work.
“We believe that kind of acknowledgment is important, which is why this exhibition has become a vital part of our community initiatives.”
Each participating school contributes up to 20 art pieces per grade, showcasing creative expressions from Grade 0 to Grade 7 along 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 informed through their schools by Tuesday, 26 May.
For families, the exhibition provides a free and enjoyable outing, with kids excitedly guiding parents from one artwork to the next, while grandparents tend to linger the longest.
The artwork can be appreciated at a leisurely pace during regular trading hours.
The 4th Annual Primary Schools’ Art Exhibition takes place from 22 to 31 May 2026 at Woodlands Boulevard, Pretoria. Admission is free.
Woodlands Boulevard’s Annual Primary Schools’ Art Exhibit offers learners aged 5 to 13 a public platform for their work, along with food voucher prizes and a R10 000 school prize sponsored by Thunder Valley Spur.