Children

In January 2026, the UK government announced one of the largest cultural funding commitments in recent years. The announcement included £1.5 billion for arts, culture and heritage infrastructure across England, alongside a £500 million investment focused on innovation within the creative industries.

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Young Creatives this half term at Burston Garden Centre. A creative, educational children’s workshop marking the start of our Spring programme.

Born from a dream to give young people the space and encouragement to be seen, heard, and celebrated, the exhibition marked the first ever Imaginative Reaction showcase for artists aged 4–16. And what a day it was.

On August 3rd, Imaginative Reaction will host its first ever Young Creatives Open Exhibition at the beautiful Burston Garden Centre in St Albans — a vibrant, family-friendly event set to honour young talent, nurture community connection, and celebrate the power of art in all its forms.

As parents, educators, and creators, we're now witnessing a moment where technology offers kids the ability to bring their wildest dreams to life. But as we embrace these tools, a bigger question emerges: Are we expanding children's creativity, or replacing it?