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People’s Art Fair: September
Thursday 15 September, 2022 - Saturday 24 September, 2022
Free
Opening night: Thursday 15 September, 6-9pm
Exhibition open daily: 12-6pm, Friday 16 – Sunday 25 September
FREE ENTRY
The People’s Art Fair (PAF) is founded on the principle that together we are greater than the sum of our parts. Acting as a celebration of culture and expressive art, PAF deliberately brings together artists from all backgrounds and styles to create a visually rich and completely unique exhibition with political street art hanging alongside landscape painting, alongside street photography, alongside fantastical collages, and so on. These works interact with one another, offering an inspirational, connection building experience for the visitor which can rarely be found in more targeted shows.
The People’s Art Fair aims to break down the barriers that stop young, marginalised or aspiring artists from getting their work in front of an audience. The line up of artists in this show includes established professional artists, young creatives, homeless people, illegal graffiti writers, print collectives and refugees. We are proud to boast that the People’s Art Fair brings you a creative community as mixed up and interesting as our own local population.
Exhibition features art by over 50 artists, including:
Marta Zubieta, CRACKBABY, Mike Stuart, TwoBirds Art, Rafael Duncan, Criminal Mind, Mandi Collingridge, General Bench, Paul Saville, Lauren Jobe, Lansdall, Romy Walker, Lisa Travers, DazCat, Nils Agger, Martha Makes It, Pablo, Julie Prior, Caitlin Goodall, John Clifton, Tom Davies, Jacob Moon, Mez, Mark Povey, jen0mi, Mr Sleven, Stokes Croft China, Holly Foskett-Barnes, H. V Povey, Keep StuM, BIKEBONESBRISTOL, Kat Martin, Gabrielle Ruffle, Dragon Hands, Max Middlewood, roscats, Marlon Lorenty, Object…, Andrung Heinzelmann, Broccoli Qu33n, David Hyde Fierce, Lazo, Adam Rush, Urban Faye, Dayne Griffiths, Jules Berthe, Dan Petley, Moonshine, Scarlett Brown, Octopus Odyssey, Pavlo Hulievatyi, Gyassi, Mary Flora Hart, Raluca Bobis, Phil Constable, Sonic and more…
We know art isn’t just paintings hanging on walls, so alongside every PAF exhibition we bring together a line up of activities that follow the principles of the art fair, offering a platform to creatives to share their talent, or workshops to develop creative skills, or open artistic sessions.
See below for our current confirmed events line up…
People's Art Fair: Friday 16 September - Sunday 24 September 2025
The People's Art Fair encompasses a group exhibition, performances, creative workshops & activities, and a makers market! Open to artists, makers, photographers, painters, sculptors and creatives of all shapes and flavours, the People's Art Fair acts as a celebration of culture and expressive art.
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 15 September, 2022 @ 18:00 - 21:00
People’s Art Fair: September
A collaborative group exhibition devised and hosted by the PRSC and open to all artists. See The People's Art Fair for details of how to get involved.
Thursday 15 September, 2022 - Saturday 24 September, 2022Radical Screen Printing Taster Workshop
Screen print your very own custom radical tote bag!
Saturday 17 September, 2022 @ 13:00 - 15:00Collage 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!
Saturday 17 September, 2022 @ 15:30 - 18:00Training For Trainers
Build confidence in delivering training materials, and share your appreciation of the theory of learning to new people. Part of the People's Art Fair.
Monday 19 September, 2022 @ 19:00 - 21:00The People’s Poetry
An open mic poetry & spoken word night, hosted by activist and poet, Book of Lilith. Part of the People's Art Fair.
Wednesday 21 September, 2022 @ 19:00 - 22:30Collage Club
Come delve into our box of visual goodies and create yourself a collage.
Thursday 22 September, 2022 @ 17:30 - 20:30Community Paint Jam
Come and make a mess together at our community paint jam, led by the talented Bristol Mural Collective.
Sunday 25 September, 2022 @ 12:00 - 17:00