Woodlands Mallis about to get a serious injection of colour. From Friday, 23 May to Sunday, 1 June, the mall will once again transform into an open gallery, celebrating the creativity of local schoolkids with the third annual Primary Schools Art Exhibit.
If you’re strolling through Woodlands Mall over the next week, expect more than just shopping. This exhibition brings together budding young artists from 12 local primary schools, showcasing their original work right in the heart of the community. From finger-painting prodigies to sketching standouts, learners aged 5 to 13 are taking centre stage – adding imagination, playfulness and raw creativity to the mall’s corridors.
It’s not just about fun and flair; there’s serious pride on the line. Thanks to this year’s sponsor, Thunder Valley Spur, there are prizes up for grabs for every grade. From Grade 0 to Grade 7, each year group will see a first, second and third place winner, taking home Spur food vouchers worth up to R1 000. And with a grand prize of R10 000 going to the school with the most winners, the stakes are higher than ever.
Winners will be announced on Monday, 26 May, with a special prize-giving hosted at Thunder Valley Spur on Thursday, 29 May at 6pm. Everyone’s welcome to come along, grab a table and be part of the celebration as we reveal the winners and honour the incredible talent on display.
This event has grown into a highlight on the Woodlands calendar, offering families a free, feel-good reason to visit. But more than that, it’s a clear signal of what the mall stands for: bringing people together, supporting local schools and putting community talent on display.
Whether you’re a proud parent, a curious passerby or someone in need of a dose of positivity, this is well worth a look. Stop by, admire the work and support the next generation of South African artists. You might just be looking at the future of the art world… paint-stained fingers and all.
Participating Primary Schools 2025:
• British Royal College
• Laerskool Constantiapark
• Eastside School
• Laerskool Elarduspark
• Laerskool Garsfontein
• Lynnwood Ridge Primary School
• Maragon Olympus
• Laerskool Menlopark
• Pure Hope School
• Reddford House The Hills
• Waterkloof House Preparatory School
• Woodhill College
EVENT LISTING
Event: Primary Schools Art Exhibit 2025
Date: Friday, 23 May – Sunday, 1 June
Time: 9am – 7pm daily
Venue: Throughout Woodlands Mall
Details: Woodlands Mall invites you to view its third annual Primary Schools Art Exhibit, featuring work from learners aged 5 to 13 from 12 local schools. The exhibition is free to attend and will be displayed throughout the mall.
Keep up with the latest events, exhibitions and community highlights, visit the Woodlands Mall website for more what’s on and what’s coming up.