Date: 27/04/2026
Art Challenge: Picture the Story
To celebrate the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, we’re inviting our learners to get creative with a story/poem-themed art challenge!
To celebrate the UK’s National Year of Reading 2026, we’re challenging you to create a piece of art inspired by your favourite book or poem. The chosen creator of the artwork will receive a Saturday art course of their choice*. So, go all in and get creative!
Your artwork, of any medium, can be inspired by the story or poem’s words, scenes, characters or emotions, it’s up to you!
Entries will be judged on the overall impact of the artwork and how effectively it illustrates or interprets a book or poem. The artwork will be selected by a panel of judges from Leicester Adult Education.
The deadline to enter is Wednesday 17 June 2026 by 7pm.
The winner will be contacted using the details provided on the entry form by Friday 19 June. The selected entrant will need to respond by Tuesday 23 June to confirm acceptance.
The selected artwork, along with a selection of other entries, will be displayed in our Adult Learner Art Exhibition.
Learn more about our Learner Art Exhibition 2026
Prize
The chosen entry will receive a Saturday art course of their choice.
These courses typically run from 10am–4pm at Leicester Adult Education College or Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub. The selected entrant can choose from summer term Saturday courses (subject to availability) or from our 2026/2027 programme. Details of the 2026/2027 courses will be available soon and shared directly with the selected entrant.
2D artwork (A4 or smaller):
Bring your original artwork to reception at:
- Leicester Adult Education College
- Bishopdale Adult Learning Hub
You’ll need to complete a short entry form (available at reception or on the back of the poster).
3D artwork:
Submit a photograph and digital entry form via our Google Form.
• Entries close: 17 June 2026
• Judging will take place shortly after the closing date
• The winner will be contacted by Friday 19 June 2026
• The selected entrant will need to respond by Tuesday 23 June 2026 to confirm acceptance
• The winning artwork will be displayed in the Adult Learner Art Exhibition, along with a selection of other entries
• Artwork will need to be collected by Friday 31 July 2026
. One entry, of original work, per person
. Only open to Leicester Adult Education Learners aged 19 and over.
. By entering, you agree that Leicester Adult Education may photograph and share your artwork for promotional purposes (website, social media, print).
. Every care will be taken of submitted artwork, however Leicester Adult Education cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage
Reminder: The deadline to enter is Wednesday 17 June 2026 by 7pm.
Please read our challenge terms and conditions on our google sheet.
For any questions, please speak to reception, your tutors or call us on 0116 454 1900.
We look forward to seeing all your creative entries!
* Subject to availability and terms and conditions.