Group exhibition open 12:00 – 18:00 every day
Friday 31 March – Sunday 9 April
Opening night: Thursday 30 March, 18:00 – 21:00
Free Entry

Browse the People’s Art Fair: Spring Exhibition online

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.
Featuring art from Anastasius Rostami, Anuradha Mondal, Barbie, Bee , Object…, CSS13, Colin Moody, Culla Collective, Goldi Lox, DNT75, Belovitch, Ellen Cole, Fraisia Bruist-Papazian, BIKEBONESBRISTOL, Gaz Lawrence, H. V Povey, H, Ian Moore, diebroke, ISRA ELHAG, Sprat, James Deane, MERNY, Broken wing, james wilkinson, Shadowperson, Li Voon Lee, jen0mi, Criminal Mind, Jon Bentley, JULIE PRIOR, Kat Martin, Katya Hall, Hobo, Klaudia Guzak, Kya Beers, Laura Kesseler, Miss Roots, Lisa Travers, Lizzie Twelvetree, looce, Luca Zenti, Lucy Klemperer, Mr Sleven, Mandi Collingridge , Mark Povey, Marlon Lorenty, Zubieta, Mike Stuart, Mirna Mestrovic, Nils Agger, Oshii, Patrisha’s Art, Paul Saville, Paulo Da Silveira , Phil Constable, Rachel Toon, Rafael Duncan , Rahul Radja, Raquel Blazquez, Dancing Mad Hatter, P., Ruby Guymer-Parker, Wistful Horizons, sam doyle, Teddy Opong, Sarah Borthwick, Mez, The Magic Lizard, Keep StuM , tallisjay, TG Freeson, Theo Rodway, Tom and Jill Eastland, Lisa Furness, and Zed in the Clouds.
As always we have a huge range of local creatives lining up to put on a unique and fabulous show for you, no matter your tastes. This Easter’s Art Fair brings you the work of over 70 visual artists, plus poetry and spoken word, experimental music making, comedy, AI art making and banner painting. More info & ticket links below…
PAF is a ten day long cultural festival providing a platform for visual artists, poets, musicians and workshop leaders to show off their talents. PAF is kept free for artists to take part in, and all ticketed events apply the principle ‘no one turned away through lack of funds’.  PAF is a natural extension of our work to break down barriers and increase inclusion and voice, and is a direct challenge to the exclusionary idea that ‘real art’ is exclusive and only created by, and relevant to a small cultured, wealthy elite. PAF promotes creative cultural practice as an essential tool for people to challenge or highlight social injustice and to galvanise change.
The People’s Art Fair mixes up the work by professional artists, graffiti writers, homeless people, young people, refugees, and everyone else who wants to join in and does not disclose the individual backgrounds of our exhibitors. The core principle that underlies PAF is that together we are greater than the sum or our parts, and exhibitors are expected to help with the installation, promotion and management of the exhibition. All of us benefit from the inclusion of one another.
Throughout the fair we collaborate with local social-minded creatives to offer workshops; a poetry open mic; and a music jam session, inviting everyone to share and celebrate their talents during the fair. The net result is a visually diverse and culturally rich event featuring hundreds of artworks from over 70 artists; and the emergence of a confident, mutually supportive creative community that is joyful to be part of.

People's Art Fair: Spring // Friday 31 March - Sunday 9 April 2023
The People's Art Fair (PAF) is a ten day long cultural festival providing a platform for visual artists, poets, musicians and workshop leaders to show off their talents. PAF is kept free for artists to take part in, and all ticketed events apply the principle 'no one turned away through lack of funds'.  PAF is a natural extension of our work to break down barriers and increase inclusion and voice, and is a direct challenge to the exclusionary idea that 'real art’ is exclusive and only created by, and relevant to a small cultured, wealthy elite. PAF promotes creative cultural practice as an essential tool for people to challenge or highlight social injustice and to galvanise change.

Throughout the fair we collaborate with local social-minded creatives to offer workshops; a poetry open mic; and a music jam session, inviting everyone to share and celebrate their talents during the fair. The net result is a visually diverse and culturally rich event featuring hundreds of artworks from over 70 artists; and the emergence of a confident, mutually supportive creative community that is joyful to be part of.

Browse the People's Art Fair: Spring Exhibition online

People’s Art Fair: Opening NightJoin 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 music from Brainbeau. Thu 30 March, 2023 @ 18:00 - 21:00
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People’s Art Fair: Spring ExhibitionActing 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 - this time around you can enjoy the work of over 70 different artists! Fri 31 March, 2023 - Sun 9 April, 2023People’s Poetry with Pete the Temp & Book of LilithA radical words open mic and education event run as a collaboration between activist poets Pete the Temp and Book of Lilith. Sun 2 April, 2023 @ 17:00 - 21:30Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Destroying Human Creativity?Join interdisciplinary artist, educator and founder of the interdisciplinary education start-up MoSAIC, Gaz Lawrence for a thought-provoking workshop and discussion on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on human creativity. Mon 3 April, 2023 @ 18:30 - 20:00People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in: Drawing Skills with KeithMake some art, have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent. Tue 4 April, 2023 @ 14:00 - 16:00Banner Painting with PRALERCome and join PRALER (the Planet Repairs Action Learning Educational Revolution) to paint a couple of banners. Thu 6 April, 2023 @ 12:00 - 18:00Lo-fi Music Poetry Workshop and HappeningAn evening of creativity, fun, experimentation and surprising noises. Thu 6 April, 2023 @ 18:00 - 22:00The People’s ComedyA 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 7 April, 2023 @ 19:00 - 22:30
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