Little Scholars Brings ‘A Year in Colour’ to Life at Its First-ever art show: the reviews are in and the critics are five years old

Children from Little Scholars hosted their very first Art Show on Wednesday 27 May for an unforgettable day celebrating creativity, community, and the magic of early learning. 

All Little Scholars campuses have come together for a gallery-style showcase, with children getting hands on with art experiences they’ll be talking about long after the paint dries. 

Indigenous artist Lalania Tusa, a proud Kuku Yalanji artist and Founder of Paperbark Cultural consultancy, will introduce children to First Nations art traditions through hands-on engagement, and drawing artist Mr Tom will lead live drawing sessions that put creativity directly in children’s hands. 

Children took part in interactive art experiences throughout the day, and head home with their very own creations and a special art apron, a keepsake of a day they’ll always remember. 

The Art Show fell during International Arts Education Week, a global initiative that calls on educators and communities to champion arts education for every child. This year’s theme is, A Year in Colour, will see each Little Scholars campus rotate through the venue throughout the day, with approximately 30–40 children present at any one time. 

Founder of Little Scholars, Jae Fraser, said the Art Show was created to celebrate what children have imagined, created, and brought to life across an entire year of early learning. 

“We have the most creative, curious, and capable children, and this Art Show is our chance to let the whole community see that. A Year in Colour is about far more than artwork on a wall. It’s a year of learning, growth, and self-expression made visible.” 

Beyond the fun, Mr Fraser said the experience also plays an important role in early childhood development. 

“Arts education builds curious minds, emotional intelligence, and cultural understanding from the very earliest years,” said Mr Fraser. “Our Art Show is proof that when you invest in creativity, you invest in the whole child.” 

More than 160 children from 17 Little Scholars campuses in South East Queensland took part in the annual initiative, which is set to become a highlight on the centre calendar.