Event start date: 30/10/2026
Location: The Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft
Opening night: Thu 29 Oct, 18:00 – 21:00
Exhibition open daily: Fri 30 Oct – Fri 6 Nov, 12:00 – 18:00 // Sat 7 Nov, 11:00 – 18:00 // Sun 8 Nov, 12:00 – 16:00
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.
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: 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 29 Oct, 2026 @ 18:00 – 21:00
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People’s Art Fair: Autumn 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 30 October, 2026 @ 12:00 – Sun 8 November, 2026 @ 18:00
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Drop-in DIY Sticker Making
Drop-in DIY sticker making workshop
Sun 1 November, 2026 @ 13:00 – 17:00
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People’s Art Club & Community Drop-in
Make some art (a different creative activity each week!), have a cup of tea & a chat, pick up some Dope Magazines, a sleeping bag or tent.
Tue 3 November, 2026 @ 14:00 – 16:00
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The Domino Monolith
Observe art in motion as Brick Project’s Dan Petley & Fraisia Bruist-Papazian coordinate the construction of a Domino Monolith! Part of the People’s Art Fair.
Wed 4 November, 2026 @ 12:00 – 17:00
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Masters or Puppets: Themed Life Drawing
An untutored and low pressure life drawing session with costumes and props!
Thu 5 November, 2026 @ 19:00 – 21:00
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The People’s Comedy
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 6 November, 2026 @ 19:00 – 22:00
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Graffiti Workshop & Tour with street artist DazCat
Graffiti workshop with street artist DazCat – have a go at using spray paint right in the heart of Bristol’s infamous Stokes Croft! Get hands on learning basic techniques, learn the ins and outs of graffiti culture and see local street art on a guided (one mile) tour. Booking advised!
Sat 7 November, 2026 @ 10:30 – 13:00
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Bizarre Bazaar
Part jumble sale, part makers market, full of weird and wonderful things – art, bric-a-brac, clothing, stories, fortunes, songs… ANYTHING GOES. This edition is nestled in the heart of the People’s Art Fair, which means lots of art to look at – and buy!
Sat 7 November, 2026 @ 11:00 – 16:00