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Are you aged from 13 to 16 and living in Westminster?

You can get exclusive access to Westminster’s most inspiring cultural organisations and get the chance to boost your CV by taking part in talks, workshops and work placements with some of the biggest names in the creative industry.

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We were previously taught that art is a paintbrush and paper but today has shown us that art is a huge world. City Lions is a good thing to do as it provides really good opportunities to visit places like this (Somerset House).

Ayad, Year 9 pupil at St Marylebone School and City Lion

Upcoming Events

22 May - 31 Dec 2026 | City Lions | | ArtDisplayDrawingGallery

FREE

Creative Collective Virtual Gallery 2025

View the artworks submitted to this years Creative Collective!

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28 May - 4 Sep 2025 | Westminster City Council | | Competition DrawingPaintingWestminster

Free

Westminster Landscapes - Art Competition

CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS IN WESTMINSTER!

Got a favourite spot in Westminster? A place that inspires you, makes you feel at home, or just looks amazing? This summer, turn that love into art!

Whether it’s the buzz of Oxford Street, the calm of St James’s Park, or a hidden gem only you know – show us your Westminster through your eyes.

Make your mark. Share your vision. Get your art seen.

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5 Jun - 8 Jul 2025 | The Bomb Factory | | 3DArtDesign Stories

Free

The Bomb Factory Art Foundation - Art in Three Dimensions Taster

Hey artists! Want to try something beyond drawing and painting? Join us for a free hands-on workshop led by pro artists Elias Peña Salvador and Lottie Mac! You’ll get to play with all kinds of materials, tell stories through your art, and explore how to design in 3D — all in a chill, friendly space.

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28 Jul - 31 Jul 2025 | | | ActivitiesCreativeFun

Free

Summer Holiday Programme 2025

Happening 28–31 July, the City Lions team is bringing you four action-packed days full of creativity, trips, new friendships, and unforgettable fun to brighten your summer break!

✨ Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure!

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5 Aug - 8 Aug 2025 | | | 3DActivitiesArtCollaboration Exhibtion

Free

Storytelling Takeover x Summer Holiday Programme 2025

5th – 8th August , City Lions is joining forces with Masterclass (Theatre Trust) and the iconic Two Temple Place for four action-packed days of creativity, connection, and pure summer magic.

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