Event start date: 24/04/2026
Location: PRSC Space, corner of Hillgrove St & Jamaica St, BS2 8JP
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.
Want to be part of the exhibition? Visit prsc.org.uk/paf by Mon 13 Apr to sign up as an exhibiting artist.
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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 23 Apr, 2026 @ 18:00 – 21:00
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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 -
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 -
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