kickstART
Latcham Art Centre’s annual youth Paint Challenge!
Overview
Location: Latcham Art Centre Studio
Friday, May 1, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Let your imagination run wild and create an original artwork at kickstART, Latcham Art Centre’s FREE annual youth Paint Challenge! Taking place during National Youth Week, the competition provides an opportunity for youth ages 12 – 16 to unleash their creativity and inspire the community.
Join us in the studio for free snacks, art activities, music and our FREE kickstART Youth Paint Challenge!
The winner of each round will have their painting exhibited in Celebrations – Latcham Art Centre’s annual exhibition dedicated to showcasing the talents of students across Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Registration
Latcham Art Centre is looking for artists ages 12 – 16 to compete in a FREE Live Paint Challenge as part of our kickstART event!
Participate as an individual or a team of 2 artists. Register online using link below.
How It Works:
- Participants will compete in one of three heats either individually or with one team member.
- At the end of each heat’s round, spectators will vote on a painting. The artist(s) with the most votes will receive a prize and go on to participate in the final round.
- The winning participants of each round will create another work on canvas in the final round. At the end of the final round, spectators will vote again. The artist(s) of the painting with the most votes will take home the kickstART grand prize!
Highlights