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People’s Art Fair
Fri 12 April, 2024 - Sun 21 April, 2024
Free entry
Opening night: Thu 11 Apr, 18:00 – 21:00
Exhibition open daily: Fri 12 – Sun 21 Apr, 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 the People’s Art Fair often incorporates an art market, live music jam sessions, poetry open mic, and all sorts of creative workshops and activities.
People's Art Fair: Spring // Friday 12 - Sunday 21 April 2024
The People's Art Fair encompasses a group exhibition, performances and creative workshops & activities! 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.
People’s Art Fair: Opening Night
Join us for the opening night of the People's Art Fair - be among the first to see all the amazing artwork on offer, access your inner artist with some fun & easy creative activities, and have a drink while you browse, schmooze & enjoy live electronica from The Vortex.
Thu 11 April, 2024 @ 18:00 - 21:00People’s Art Fair
This open submission group exhibition celebrates creativity in all its many forms. Open daily from 12:00 - 18:00.
Fri 12 April, 2024 - Sun 21 April, 2024Turmeric Photography Workshop
Learn how to make photographs using turmeric and the action of light, with experimental photographer Justin Quinnell. This amazing historical process uses safe materials which can be found in a kitchen and creates beautiful images in a few minutes.
Sat 13 April, 2024 @ 13:00 - 15:00The Improv Spotlight
Immerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage, weaving unique stories, characters, and humour on the spot for your entertainment. This month under the Spotlight we have Clones and Beansville.
Sat 13 April, 2024 @ 19:00 - 21:30Workshop: Co-Create a Mural with The Bristol Commons
Join The Bristol Commons to co-create a mural for PRSC's famous Outdoor Gallery wall!
Mon 15 April, 2024 @ 15:00 - 19:00People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in: Painting with Paulo
A special session this week for the People's Art Fair - join Paulo for a "hive-mind abstract-expressionist painting workshop"!
Tue 16 April, 2024 @ 14:00 - 16:00Sketch Factory LIFE DRAWING Extravaganza
One of a kind poses in a fun atmosphere with drinks & music. No nudies, but lots of creative outfits & accessories!
Wed 17 April, 2024 @ 19:00 - 22:00Collective Painting: Co-Create a Mural with The Bristol Commons
Join The Bristol Commons to co-create a mural for PRSC's famous Outdoor Gallery wall!
Thu 18 April, 2024 @ 11:00 - Sun 21 April, 2024 @ 18:00Cut & Paste Collage Club
Delve deep into our boxes of paper goodies and cut-paste-rip-tear-scrunch-staple-glue together a weird & wonderful collage.
Thu 18 April, 2024 @ 18:00 - 22:00Stitch it Yourself! Felt Decorations Workshop
Hand stitch a decoration or brooch using felt, threads and fabric scraps.
Fri 19 April, 2024 @ 13:00 - 15:00Makers’ Market
Shop local and support small businesses at our makers' market!
Sat 20 April, 2024 @ 12:00 - 18:00Alcove
A night of spoken word poetry, open mic, photography and film
Sat 20 April, 2024 @ 20:00 - 22:30
Since early 2024 both our weekly People's Art Club sessions and the People's Art Fair are being partially funded by The National Lottery's Community Fund.
Additional People's Art Club activities are supported by Bristol City Council's Originators Fund.
