People’s Art Fair: Spring 2026
Opening night: Thu 23 April, 18:00 – 21:00 Exhibition open daily: Fri 24 April – Sun 3 May, 12:00 – 18:00
The People’s Art Fair (PAF) is an open group exhibition curated by the PRSC. Acting as a celebration of culture and expressive art, the People’s Art Fair is open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all shapes and flavours. We know art isn’t just paintings hanging on walls, so PAF also includes all sorts of creative workshops and activities.
Exhibiting artists include: Aggie Forster | Aiden Devine | Alaric Hobbs | Alice Everall | Alice Robinson | Andy | Anupama Hatti | Atlanta Jo | Atomik Teapot | Beautiful Things in Foreign Lands | Beck Slater | C.W. | Cal’s Planet | Chitende Fine Art | Chloe Slater | Chris Miller | Chris Shopland | Colin Moody | Conrico Steez | CRACKBABY | Criminal Mind | Dan Petley | Dave Branfield | DazCat | DesignJo | DNT75 | Duncan Knox | Ed Whyman | Eden | Ellen Tubey | Emalolabella | Emma McArthur | Emma Nash | Florence Meadows | Fraisia Bruist-Papazian | Frances Patrick | Frances Ruffle | Gavin McPhail | Gaz Lawrence | George Peter Simpson | Hal Camplin | Hannah Vickers | Helen Povey | Hiccup | Hobo | HUMANKID | Ian Wright | Isra Elhag | Jasmine Singh-Judd | John Curtis | Julie Prior – J P Nightingale Art | Kat Martian | Kaye Teasdale | KNONK | Kool Hand | Lee Wright | Lindsey Drage | Lis | Lucas Antics | Mandi Collingridge | Mark Povey | Marta Zubieta | Matt | Meg Marks | Melissa Edwards | Mike Stuart | Nat L | object… | Paul Hawkins | Pete T | Ramona Eve | Russ Thompson | Sam Bryan | Simon Bellamy | Sleven | Sonic | Tabitha Short | Tatenda A Majoni | Tim Hobbs | Valerie Russell Emmott | Wistfulhorizons | Zephaniah Goppis Sunshine Pakpahan
People's Art Fair: Friday 24 April - Sunday 3 May 2026
The People's Art Fair encompasses a group exhibition, performances, creative workshops & activities. Open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all flavours, the People's Art Fair acts as a celebration of culture and expressive art. Aiming to break down financial barriers to the art world, it is free to exhibit in the show (sign up here) - and free to visit of course!
Most of the artworks are available to buy, along with prints, cards, badges, stickers and other smaller bits, and the bar will be open for soft drinks, hot drinks and locally sourced beer, cider & wine.
People’s Art Fair: Opening Party
Join us for art, drinks, music, and a first look at this massive exhibition - this is a great opportunity to meet some of the artists involved!
Thu 23 Apr, 2026 @ 18:00 - 21:00
People’s Art Fair: Spring 2026
Acting as a celebration of culture and expressive art, the People’s Art Fair is open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all shapes and flavours. We know art isn’t just paintings hanging on walls, so the People’s Art Fair includes all sorts of creative workshops and activities.
Fri 24 April, 2026 @ 12:00 - Sun 3 May, 2026 @ 18:00Collage Zine Making Workshop
The PRSC’s very own tame collage artist object… will help you create a zine (DIY magazine) using collage, mixed media, and just one sheet of paper!
Sun 26 April, 2026 @ 13:00 - 17:00School of Activism Presents: People’s Emergency Briefing
A new film featuring Chris Packham, leading climate and nature scientists, a former general and Jennifer Saunders - all being pretty frank about where things are heading and what can be done about it.
Mon 27 April, 2026 @ 19:00 - 21:30People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in – Drawing with Keith
Make some art (a different creative activity each week!), have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent.
Tue 28 April, 2026 @ 14:00 - 16:00School of Activism Presents: Anarchy 101
Anarchy 101 is a 2-hour in-person workshop that combines participatory elements and individual reflection about anarchist ideas, values, and practices.
Wed 29 April, 2026 @ 19:00 - 21:00Sketch Factory LIFE DRAWING Extravaganza: Medieval Sword Games
One of a kind poses in a fun atmosphere with drinks & music. No nudies, but lots of creative outfits & accessories!
Thu 30 April, 2026 @ 18:30 - 21:00The People’s Comedy @ PAF
A night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. Come join the revolution!
Fri 1 May, 2026 @ 19:00 - 22:00Bizarre Bazaar
Part jumble sale, part makers market, full of weird and wonderful things – art, bric-a-brac, clothing, stories, fortunes, songs... ANYTHING GOES!
Sat 2 May, 2026 @ 11:00 - 16:00
