This online art gallery is run by the National Children’s Bureau and the University of Kent as part of their Living Assessments project in partnership with the University of Cambridge. Find out more here.


We are currently collecting submissions around the theme of Adventure, in whatever the word means to young people who identify as social care experienced and/or as having a disability and are under the age of 25. 

A £200 gift voucher will be awarded to the best artwork submission and second and third place will also receive prizes.

Click here to enter a submission or email us at onlinegallery@ncb.org.uk.

Troy, 22

Adventure of me

Life you wonder it’s the unknown. Being who I am as a Autistic young person who has a learning disability is a adventure.

Being a youth activist advocating for SEND, Youth voice and inspiring young people and speaking to decision makers that’s a adventure.

Spending time with my friends going to meals out and watching movies and even calling on the phone laughing with joy that’s a adventure.

Being home with my Mum and sister enjoying the chilling weekends and spending time together as one with the rest of the family cherishing the moments we have together, that’s a adventure.

The world we live in spins every day as the moment of life goes on. The memories we share, the challenges we face, the opportunities we gain, the love we share. The forever care we give will forever be the adventure that is me.

Phoebe, 10

Adventure in Dreamtopia

The three images show a drawing of a rainbow-coloured castle floating on a cloud, a flag flying from the highest of the three towers reads "DREAMPTOPIA". A rainbow fills the background while a dog sleeps on a cloud in the top left corner, and a cat lies on another cloud by the castle. At the bottom of the page, two pandas sit on clouds and one says: "Come on you can do it". Phoebe's initials and the title of the artwork are written in the bottom right corner.

Types of content you can submit

Visual artwork from our launch party

During our launch party in June 2023 we invited a graphic recorder to create this amazing poster. It captures key themes spoken about during the event in an egaging and exciting way. Zoom in on the picture to see some of the amazing messages shared by our attendees! 

Our online gallery aims to inspire and encourage young people to explore different forms of creativity, share their diverse lived experiences, and establish a sense of solidarity within the social care community. 

Want to find out more about our launch party and the project? Read our news story here.