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 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.

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• 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. Register your interest now if you're up for getting involved!
  Fri 24 April, 2026 @ 12:00 - Sun 3 May, 2026 @ 18:00
• Drop-in Tile Decorating @ PAF
  Choose your faves from our massive collection of vintage & modern water-slide transfers, then collage them onto a ceramic tile coaster or trivet.
  Sat 25 April, 2026 @ 13:00 - 17:00
• School 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 - 21:30
• School 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 - 21:00
• Sketch 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 - 21:00
• The 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 - 22:00
• Bizarre 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