Artz Blitz is back for 2026

Published on 12 February 2026

24-hour Creative Challenge  

Artz Blitz is back for 2026! Our much-loved community arts competition will be running in May this year, so keep an eye out on our socials for registration reminders and other updates! 

Artz Blitz is a race against the clock: you’ll have 24 hours to make and submit a creative work based on a secret theme.

Entries are open to all ages and skill levels, with fantastic prizes up for grabs across categories including visual art, creative writing and poetry. Plus, your work will be judged by a panel of arts industry professionals, with winners announced at an awards ceremony and submissions exhibited in Kingston’s G1 and G2 galleries.  

2026 dates: 

• Registrations open: Monday 30 March
• Registrations close: Monday 4 May
• Theme reveal: Friday 8 May 2026, 4pm 
• Submission deadline: Saturday 9 May, 4pm 
• Award Ceremony: Wednesday 27 May, 6:30pm 
• Exhibition: Friday 22 May – Saturday 20 June.  

More about Artz Blitz

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