7 Trendy Ways to Display and Share Your Kids' Art

While refrigerator doors are the immediate go-to for kids' art displays, let's be honest, they're not the most ideal. The artwork goes up in a scattered way, and when you step back, you realize the clutter is just moving upward. Fortunately, there are more creative ways to display your child's artistic achievements.

This post offers 10 modern and diverse approaches to displaying and sharing your kids' art. Enjoy these creative solutions that highlight your child’s artwork while keeping your space tidy.

1. Create A Kids’ Art Gallery Wall

Turn a hallway or a section of a room into a dedicated gallery for your children’s drawings. This approach not only highlights your child’s work but also adds a personal touch to your home décor.

• For a clean, cohesive look, choose frames in the same style/color.

• For a playful, eclectic vibe, mix up the styles, sizes, and colors.

While there are many options out there, we personally enjoy the look and functionality of Dynamic Frames. The front-opening feature makes it easy to store and rotate kids' art pieces.

2. Set Up a DIY Pin Board

A pinboard is a simple, kid-friendly way to showcase multiple pieces of art in an organized way. You can use cork, fabric, or magnetic boards for kids to pin their latest creations. The benefits:

• Encourages kids to participate in curating their own art space.

• Keeps the display casual and accessible.
  

Blogger Emily Henderson has a great example of a DIY pinboard that her kids helped make. For inspiration, check out her guided blog post here.

3. Make a Memory Book with Artkive

Want a solution that allows you to display more of your children's drawings in a sweet, compact keepsake? Artkive is a service that turns your kids' drawings into a professionally bound art book. This solution:

• Creates a lasting keepsake that preserves and protects artwork from fading or damage.

• Makes it easy to revisit and share your child’s creativity with others.
  

Fun Fact: Artkive now includes a virtual gallery with new book purchases, blending both physical and digital memory keeping.

4. Go Digital with Skylight Frames

While there's a wide variety of digital photo frames on the market these days, we recommend the Skylight Frame. This option:

• Saves physical space while keeping artwork visible.

• Let's you update the display instantly from your phone or computer.

• Works well for families who want a modern, tech-friendly way to share kids' art.

5. Create a Magnet Bar Mini-Exhibit

Move away from the classic fridge display with a magnetic bar display. This exhibit can be a little more freeing, since it's not framed. You can opt to have multiple tiers or keep it simple with one. This setup:

• Offers a sleek, organized way to showcase top pieces.

• Makes rotating artwork easy and fun.
  

Because it's so easy, you can rotate the display weekly to keep the exhibit dynamic and engaging.

6. Display a Hand-Crafted Heirloom Collage

Shana Blakely, the amazing artist behind Heirloom Collage, provides a unique way to display kids' drawings. Her technique unifies multiple pieces into a singular piece of art. If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind, attractive display, visit Heirloom Collage to explore Shana's custom options.

7. Turn Kids' Drawings Into a Plushie

Child’s Own offers a service that takes one special drawing and brings it to life as a signature plush toy. Paired with other efforts, this method is great because it:

• Brings kids' art to life in a cuddly, three-dimensional form.

• Creates a meaningful gift or keepsake.
  

This option is perfect for preserving a favorite piece in a new, tactile way.

Celebrate Your Kids' Art in a Memorable Way

Kids’ art has a way of capturing more than a moment—it captures a season of childhood. These display ideas make it easier to celebrate your child’s creativity in ways that feel elevated and manageable. Start with one simple change, and watch how quickly your home begins to feel like a gallery of your child’s imagination.