Calling All Creatives: Turn a LEGO Figure into Art for Landmark Exhibition

Sign Up for Your Customisable LEGO Minifigure Statue and Be Part of Wey Aye LEGO Man 2026

The Wey Aye LEGO Man Photography Exhibition has captured hearts and imaginations since its launch in 2023. What began as a local project in Newcastle has since become an award-winning national showcase, shining a light on the creativity of neurodivergent artists and people with learning disabilities.

Attendee viewing the customised Lego figures — Wey Aye LEGO Man 2025 Opening Night: Victoria Clare Photography

One of the artists seeing their art in the exhibition — Wey Aye LEGO Man 2025 Opening Night: Victoria Clare Photography

Earlier this year, the project was recognised at the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards, where it was celebrated as a shining example of how creativity and inclusion can change lives. Judges described it as “simple but profoundly impactful” – a testament to what is possible when art is used as a bridge, not a barrier.

Winners collecting their award in the Creative Arts at the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards — **Winners at the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards**

From light-painting to Tesla coil experiments, every exhibition has shown that LEGO photography isn’t just playful – it’s powerful. Each portrait tells a story, offering a glimpse into how different minds see and experience the world. Artists as young as 11 and as old as 70 have brought their unique visions to life through LEGO minifigures, proving that creativity has no age limit.

And now, you can play your part…

Call for Artists: Customise Your Own LEGO Figure

As we look ahead to Wey Aye LEGO Man 2026 – taking place in May at One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle – we’re once again inviting artists from across the UK to join in by customising your very own LEGO minifigure statue.

Minion LEGO figure — 2025 Customised LEGO Figures

Three beautifully designed Lego Figures — 2025 Customised LEGO Figures

All the Customised LEGO Figures in the 2025 Exhibition

Here’s how it works:

Sign up and you’ll receive a blank LEGO minifigure statue (6cm x 9cm) in the post in January 2026.
Transform it into a unique piece of art – paint it, sculpt it, dress it, re-imagine it in your style. From quirky costumes to bold designs, the only limit is your creativity.
Return to us using the stamped address envelope provided and your finished figure will be exhibited alongside incredible LEGO-themed photography created by neurodivergent artists.

This is more than an exhibition – it’s a collective act of creativity and inclusion. Every customised figure adds to a growing tapestry of voices, stories and perspectives.

Poster calling all artists to take part in the 2026 Wey Aye LEGO Man exhibition — Calling All Artists

Why Take Part?

By signing up, you’ll:

✨ Showcase your creativity in a groundbreaking national exhibition.
✨ Stand in solidarity with neurodivergent artists whose work is breaking down barriers in the arts.
✨ Help raise awareness and celebrate diversity, inclusion and creativity.
✨ Become part of a community where LEGO is the universal language that connects us all.

Exhibiting Artists, Julie and Vicky being photographed in the Lego Photo Booth — Exhibiting Artists, Julie and Vicky

Photos from the 2025 exhibition by Victoria Clare Photography

Rachel Spencer, Director of Ngage NE Ltd, shared:

“Every time we host Wey Aye LEGO Man, we’re blown away by the imagination and individuality people bring. The customise statues add such a special energy, they showed that no two voices, no two perspectives, are ever the same. That’s what makes this exhibition so powerful.”

How to Get Involved

👉 Sign up now via the Ngage website to receive your blank LEGO statue.
👉 Customise your figure in your own unique style.
👉 Send it back by April 2026 to secure your place in the May 2026 exhibition.

Your work will take pride of place in the Wey Aye LEGO Man 2026 Exhibition at One Strawberry Lane, standing proudly alongside LEGO-themed portraits created by some of the most inspiring neurodivergent artists in the North East.

Two Lego figures on the quayside, one with a hot dog and fire for hair and one from Star Wars — LEGO-Themed Photography by Neurodivergent Artists

Mediaeval knight Lego figure in front of the Tyne Bridge — LEGO-Themed Photography by Neurodivergent Artists

A Celebration for Everyone

Mark Butcher, one of the original pioneers of the exhibition, explains:

“The success of Wey Aye LEGO Man reflects our unwavering belief in the power of creativity to change perceptions, celebrate neurodiversity and unite communities. LEGO is a universal language that bridges gaps and connects people from all walks of life.”

Wey Aye LEGO Man 2026 promises to be our biggest and boldest exhibition yet. Whether you’re a professional artist, a hobbyist, or just someone who loves the idea of turning a LEGO figure into a work of art, this is your chance to be part of something truly special.