Need some help displaying and storing your kids’ artworks?
If your kids have been part of my after school art classes, or they’ve joined some of my school holiday art workshops, then you’re probably building up quite a collection of your children’s beautiful creations. But here’s the big question: what do you do with all that artwork?
Displaying kids’ art at home
One of the best things you can do is create a couple of special places in your home to display your children’s art. It’s lovely for them to have some pieces in their bedrooms, but it’s also really meaningful to showcase their work in the living areas of your home. This shows your child that you truly value their creativity, effort, and growing skills.
Use frames for kids’ artwork
A simple option is to purchase frames—either to hang on the wall or rest on shelves. Frames keep kids’ artwork safe, and they make it super easy to swap out new pieces when your young artist creates something fresh. You can even buy kids’ art frames with storage, which allow you to stack and store multiple artworks inside. I’ve spotted these online, and also at Officeworks. At the end of the year, you can sit down together, go through the collection, and decide which ones to keep, and which ones might become beautiful, treasured gifts for family and friends.
Try tabletop easels for a mini gallery
Another fun and affordable idea is to use a tabletop easel. These are easy to find at Kmart and discount stores, and they’re a fantastic way to display children’s artwork on a shelf or benchtop. If the piece is on lighter cartridge paper, simply mount it on a sturdy backing like a clipboard, and it will stand up perfectly on the easel. Kids love this because it makes their art feel extra special—almost like it’s in its own mini gallery.
Storing kids’ artwork long-term
When it comes to long-term storage solutions for kids’ art, I recommend using a large display folder. The plastic sleeves will protect the pieces and keep them flat. Best of all, your budding artist can pull the folder out anytime to proudly share their work. If you keep the artworks in chronological order, it’s so rewarding to look back and see how their skills and style have grown over time.
Share your kids’ art display ideas
And if you’d like to share your creative display ideas, I’d love to see them! Tag me on Instagram @natasha_maria_art so I can celebrate how you display and store your young artists’ masterpieces at home.
