If Stories Could Come Alive
Community Art Exhibition in Schaumburg
From the National Virtual Exhibition to a Local Celebration in Schaumburg
If Stories Could Come Alive is a nationwide 365 for Kids virtual art exhibition inviting children and teens to create original artwork inspired by stories, books, characters, and imagination.
Children first participate in the national virtual exhibition by completing the official submission form. Our goal is to give young artists a positive and encouraging exhibition experience rather than a competitive one. Submissions are reviewed for compliance with the exhibition guidelines, but the artworks are not ranked or judged against one another. The first 500 eligible submissions will be included in the online exhibition and official printed exhibition catalog, in the order they are received.
Children who live in Schaumburg or nearby Chicago suburbs and participate in the virtual exhibition may also be invited to take part in our special in-person Community Art Exhibition in Schaumburg on Saturday, December 12, 2026. After submissions are reviewed, we will contact eligible local participants and invite families who wish to participate to bring or deliver the child’s original artwork for display at the live exhibition.
Participation in the Schaumburg exhibition is optional and does not affect participation in the national virtual exhibition.
First, submit your child’s artwork to the national exhibition here:
Virtual Exhibition
Printed Catalog
Local Exhibition in Schaumburg
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Time: 2:00–5:00 PM
Opening: 2:00 PM
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois
Organizer: 365 for Kids — a program of 365 Mosaic Foundation
Venue: Snowlike Studio
Address: 636 Remington Rd, Suite C, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Admission: Free
Who Can Attend: Families, children, friends, educators, and members of the local community
Featured Artwork: Original works by children from Schaumburg and surrounding Chicago suburbs participating in the national If Stories Could Come Alive virtual exhibition
Virtual Exhibition Opens: December 10, 2026
Official Printed Exhibition Catalog: Published December 10, 2026
Exact venue address: 636 Remington Rd, Suite C, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Come meet our young artists, see their original artwork in person, and celebrate creativity, reading, and imagination with our local community.
How to Participate
Step 1
Create one original handmade artwork inspired by:
- A book
- A fairy tale
- A myth
- A legend
- A folktale
- A family story
- An audio story
Step 2
Complete and submit the online application form and upload a clear photograph of the artwork.
Participants will be asked to provide:
- Artwork Title
- Story That Inspired the Artwork
Short Description of the Artwork
Step 3
Look for the virtual exhibition and official exhibition catalog on December 10, 2026.
All accepted participants will receive a digital Certificate of Participation by email.
Participation is free.
The first 500 complete submissions that meet all requirements will be accepted in the order in which they are received. Submissions may close early if capacity is reached.
