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 - 21:00

• People’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, 2024

• Turmeric 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 - 15:00

• The 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 - 21:30

• Drop-in Tile Decorating Workshop

  Choose your faves from our massive collection of vintage & modern water-slide transfers, then collage them onto a ceramic tile coaster or trivet.

  Sun 14 April, 2024 @ 13:00 - 16:00

• Workshop: 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 - 19:00

• People’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 - 16:00

• Sketch 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 - 22:00

• Collective 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 @ 18:00

• Cut & 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 - 22:00

• Stitch it Yourself! Felt Decorations Workshop

  Hand stitch a decoration or brooch using felt, threads and fabric scraps.

  Fri 19 April, 2024 @ 13:00 - 15:00

• Makers’ Market

  Shop local and support small businesses at our makers' market!

  Sat 20 April, 2024 @ 12:00 - 18:00

• Alcove

  A night of spoken word poetry, open mic, photography and film

  Sat 20 April, 2024 @ 20:00 - 22:30

• China Decorating Workshop

  Spend a relaxing couple of hours raiding our huge stash of vintage & new water-slide transfers, then collaging them onto the chinaware of your choice. Choose from two sessions: 1 - 3pm or 3.15 - 5.15pm.

  Sun 21 April, 2024 @ 13:00 - 17:30

People's Art Club and People's Art Fair are partially funded by The National Lottery's Community Fund.