Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries 1-7 Abbot Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7NL

4 July -16 August 2026

Summer Art Challenge Historic Dunfermline Through the Eyes of Children 

A free summer art challenge for any children aged 5 - 12.  We are inviting young artists to explore and celebrate Dunfermline’s rich history through creativity. We would love to see how modern children percive and interpert the historic city they live in through their own creativity and imagination.  All entries will be  displayed in a public exhibition at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries.

 

4 July 11am & 12pm

Opening Event & Workshops

The challenge will begin on 4 July with a special opening event featuring an introduction by Royal Scottish Academy Director Colin Greenslade, followed by an artist-led creative workshops for children.

You can book your young artist into our workshop at Dunfermline Carnegie Library, and the 45 min sessions will be at 11am or 12pm.   

The events are free, but booking is required.  To register please scan the QR code or email: info@cdhg.org.uk

 

Children can use their own art materials or take advantage of free art kits thanks to funding by Fife Charities Trust for the Art Challenge.  Each child will receive a commemorative bookmark and certificate of participation. 

 

22 August - 20 September 2026

Exhibition 

All submitted artworks will be included in an exhibition opening on 22 August at Dunfermline Carnegie Library and Galleries and running until 20 September 2026.

 

 

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Banner image: The City of Dunfermline Heritage Group, members

  • About The City of Dunfermline Heritage Group
    The City of Dunfermline Heritage Group

    About The City of Dunfermline Heritage Group

    The City of Dunfermline Heritage Group is a volunteer-led charity founded in 2024. It is run by a dedicated board of trustees with a wide range of skills and experience.


    Although we are a young charity, we have already been involved in a variety of
    community projects, working alongside local authorities, other charities, and heritage organisations. Our work is all about bringing people together to explore, celebrate, and protect Dunfermline’s unique heritage and historic landscape. We continue to find new ways to encourage the local community to take an active interest in the care, history, and future of their city.