The results are in, and once again the creativity of young artists has blown us away. The second edition of the Fresh: Young Artist Competition, brought to you in partnership with RRA Architects, has showcased an extraordinary range of imagination, skill and originality from budding creators aged 16 and under.
Over the Fresh: Art Fair weekend at Cheltenham Racecourse, we received a fantastic number of entries — from bold architectural fantasies to colourful dreamscapes and inventive mixed‑media creations. Every artwork was designed on A4 paper as part of this year’s theme: Design Your Dream Home.
Our judges spent the weeks following the fair reviewing each piece with great care, and we’re delighted to reveal the winners across all three age categories.
Fresh: Young Artist 2026 — Winners
8 and Under
- Dougie, aged 7 — 1st Place
- Sully, aged 6 — 2nd Place
- Daisy, aged 4 — 3rd Place
9–12 Years
- Lingkang, aged 11 — 1st Place
- Willow, aged 10 — 2nd Place
- Charlotte, aged 10 — 3rd Place
13–16 Years
- Chloe, aged 13 — 1st Place
- Keir, aged 14 — 2nd Place
- Millie, aged 13 — 3rd Place
Each winner will receive their category prize, including Hobbycraft gift cards, Arthouse chocolate bundles and certificates.
A huge thank you to every young artist who entered. Your creativity really brings Fresh: Art Fair to life. And of course, our warmest thanks to RRA Architects, our Principal Partner, for championing young talent and inspiring the next generation of designers and makers.
We look forward to seeing even more imagination and innovation in next year’s competition. Until then, keep creating, keep dreaming, and keep making art that surprises the world.
