Preparations have properly begun...
Our seventeenth (!) People's Art Fair opens in one week's time! It's gonna be our biggest yet, with over 90 artists exhibiting in the group show. The art has already started to arrive, by this time next week our Space will be full to the brim with work from the likes of...
Aggie Forster | Aiden Devine | Alaric Hobbs | Alice Everall | Alice Robinson | Andy | Anupama Hatti | Atlanta Jo | Atomik Teapot | Beautiful Things in Foreign Lands | Beck Slater | C.W. | Chitende Fine Art | Chloe Slater | Chris Miller | Chris Shopland | Clary Cheung | Colin Moody | Conrico Steez | CRACKBABY | Criminal Mind | CSS13 | Dan Petley | DazCat | DesignJo | DesignJo | DNT75 | Duncan Knox | Ed Whyman | Eden | Eleanor Thorley | Emalolabella | Emma McArthur | Emma Nash | Florence Meadows | Fowl Plays | Fraisia Bruist-Papazian | Frances Patrick | Frances Ruffle | Gavin McPhail | Gaz Lawrence | Gazduke | George Peter Simpson | Georgia Windale | Gina Ward | H | Hal Camplin | Hannah Vickers | HELEN POVEY | Hiccup | Hobo | HUMANKID | Ian Wright | Isra Elhag | James Deane | Jasmine Singh-Judd | John Curtis | Julie Prior – J P NIGHTINGALE ART | KAYE TEASDALE | keep_stum | kinga | KNONK | Kool Hand | Lee Wright | Lindsey Drage | Lis | Livvy D | Mandi Collingridge | Mandy Chandler | MARK POVEY | Marnik Loysen | Marta Zubieta | Matt | Meg Griffiths | Meg Marks | Melissa Edwards | Mike Stuart | Nat L | object... | Orla Cunningham | Paddy Blake | Paul Hawkins | Ramona Eve | Russ Thompson | Sam Bryan | SCREENBURN | Simon Bellamy | Sleven | Sonic | Tabitha Short | Tatenda A Majoni | Tim Hobbs | Valerie Russell Emmott | Wistfulhorizons | Zephaniah Goppis Sunshine Pakpahan
We're well aware that art takes many forms, so we've programmed all sorts of creative activities and events throughout the ten days, including some hands-on workshops where you can release your own inner artist. Get these dates in your diary!
★ People's Art Fair: Spring 2026 ★
Fri 24 Apr - Sun 3 May // 12:00 - 18:00 // Free entry // SPACE at 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.
★ Drop-in Tile Decorating @ PAF ★
Sat 25 Apr // 13:00 - 17:00 // £15 – £20 // SPACE at PRSC // Choose your faves from our massive collection of vintage & modern water-slide transfers, then collage them onto a ceramic tile coaster or trivet.
★ Collage Zine Making Workshop ★
Sun 26 Apr // 13:00 - 17:00 // £4 // SPACE at PRSC // The PRSC’s very own tame collage artist object… will help you create a zine (DIY magazine) using collage, mixed media, and just one sheet of paper!
★ School of Activism Presents: People's Emergency Briefing ★
Mon 27 Apr // 19:00 - 21:30 // Free (Donations welcome) // SPACE at PRSC // 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.
★ People's Art Club & Community Drop-in - Drawing with Keith ★
Tue 28 Apr // 14:00 - 16:00 // Free // SPACE at PRSC // 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.
★ School of Activism Presents: Anarchy 101 ★
Wed 29 Apr // 19:00 - 21:00 // Free entry (donations welcome) // SPACE at PRSC // Anarchy 101 is a 2-hour in-person workshop that combines participatory elements and individual reflection about anarchist ideas, values, and practices.
★ Sketch Factory Life Drawing Extravaganza: Medieval Sword Games ★
Thu 30 Apr // 18:30 - 21:00 // £10, // SPACE at PRSC // One of a kind poses in a fun atmosphere with drinks & music. No nudies, but lots of creative outfits & accessories!
★ The People's Comedy @ PAF ★
Fri 1 May // 19:00 - 22:00 // £8 // SPACE at PRSC // 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!
★ Bizarre Bazaar ★
Sat 2 May // 11:00 - 16:00 // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC // Part jumble sale, part makers market, full of weird and wonderful things – art, bric-a-brac, clothing, stories, fortunes, songs... ANYTHING GOES!
Edged Etchings
Deviating from our frequent everything-all-at-once style, these minimalist bowls each features a different vintage inspired etching surrounded by embossed platinum edging salvaged from long defunct Stoke-on-Trent potteries. So classy!
SPECIAL OFFER: Get 25% off if you purchase the matching set of four, meaning you get one for FREE! There's only one of each currently in existence though, so get in there quickly.
Are You Registered to Vote?
No matter which way your politics lean, we want you to vote. Simple as that! You're probably all already registered, but if you're not, or you've moved house/changed name/changed nationality recently, then this is a reminder to make sure you're properly registered in time to vote in May's local elections. Register to vote by 23:59 on Mon 20 April »
Coming up @ PRSC
★ Fuze x Switched: The Sound of Switched ★
Fri 17 Apr // 19:00 - 23:00 // £5 // SPACE at PRSC // A cultural gathering and open mic, spotlighting Bristol’s hottest upcoming hip hop and R&B artists! Our aim is to empower people through this immersive music event to join the movement, make the switch, and be part of a more sustainable future.
★ LIVE IN DA HIVE presents: The Improv Gauntlet ★
Sat 18 Apr // 19:00 - 22:30 // £10 // SPACE at PRSC // The Improv Gauntlet returns for its third instalment! Four acts will take to the stage, but only one can be crowned champion.
★ People's Art Club & Community Drop-in ★
Every Tuesday // 14:00 - 16:00 // Free // SPACE at PRSC // 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.
★ Radical Social Work - learning from Vital Signs ★
Tue 21 Apr // 18:30 - 20:00 // £3 // SPACE at PRSC // Bringing together activists, trade unionists, and everyone who wants to learn, Bristol Transformed are creating the space to discuss the most important issues facing us, equipping us with the skills and knowledge to transform Bristol and the world.
★ People Just Do Something - live podcast ★
Tue 28 Apr // 19:00 - 21:30 // £3 // SPACE at PRSC
★ The Left, the Right and the Hegemony ★
Tue 5 May // 18:30 - 20:00 // £3 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Being Brit-ish: A Youth-Led Photography Exhibition ★
Fri 8 May - Sun 10 May // Free entry // SPACE at PRSC
★ Cut & Paste Collage Club ★
Wed 13 May // 18:00 - 21:00 // £4 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Bertram: That Geezabird presents... The CHAOS EP launch/their 33rd birthday ★
Sat 16 May // 18:30 - 22:00 // £7 – £10 // SPACE at PRSC
★ Stokes Croft China Mug Decorating Workshop ★
Sun 17 May or 14 June // 13:00 or 15:15 // £45 // PRSC China Decorating Workshop
★ TRANSANGER: Zanjeer, Snake Eater, Sarsour, Endocrine, Hag Reflex, BDI ★
Fri 22 May // 18:30 - 23:00 // £10, // SPACE at PRSC
★ Health Workers Gathering ★
Sat 23 May - Sun 24 May // 10:00 - 13:00 // SPACE at PRSC
Elsewhere...
★ Raphaël Dufresne Memorial 2026, with Immigrant Jamms // Thu 16 Apr, from 21:00 @ The Plough
★ With Every Sinew // Thu 16 - Sun 19 Apr @ The Launderette
★ In Form & Colour // Thu 16 - Wed 22 Apr @ Centrespace Gallery
★ BV Open Studios // Fri 17 - Sun 19 Apr @ BV Studios
★ Lyra Poetry Festival // Fri 17 - Sun 26 Apr @ various locations
★ Make Wild: Forest Bathing w/ Hiba Choueiri // Sat 18 Apr, 10:45 - 13:00 @ Leigh Woods
★ Community Paint-by-Numbers // Sat 18 Apr, 13:00 - 16:00 @ Mina Road roundabout, St Werburghs
★ Common Sense Sundays // Sun 19 Apr, 10:00 - 15:30 @ The Pickle Factory
★ Bristol Community Cohesion Hackathon // Tue 21 Apr, 09:00 - 16:00 @ Easton Community Centre
★ Green Feast 2026 // Fri 24 Apr, 15:30 - 20:00 @ St Werburghs Community Centre
★ Misscoteque Presents: Club Commons // Sat 25 Apr @ Bridge Community Farm
★ The Middle Class and Revolution // Dope Magazine
★ The Greens’ UBI proposal doesn’t go far enough // The Bristol Cable
★ ‘Your soul dies but your body stays alive’ // The Bristol Cable
★ DONATE: Gadshill Road Brick Project
★ HAVE YOUR SAY: Better Buses
Jobs & Opportunities
★ Citizen Science & Community Engagement Officer Vacancy @ Bristol Avon Rivers Trust (Closing: Thu 16 Apr, 23:59)
★ Membership Officer @ Heritage Crafts (Closing: Fri 17 Apr, 17:00)
★ Bookshop Assistant @ Arnolfini Gallery (Closing: Thu 23 Apr, 09:00)
★ Part-time Bookseller @ The Small City Bookshop (Closing: Fri 24 Apr)
★ Open Call: Intersection II; M.A.D. (Closing: Sat 25 Apr)
★ Visitor Services Assistant @ Spike Island (Closing: Sun 26 Apr, 12:00)
★ Community Officer @ Arts Emergency (Closing: Mon 27 Apr, 10:00)
★ COAL Prize 2026 : The Night (Closing: Tue 28 Apr)
★ Open Call: Holly House Public Art Commission, Lawrence Weston (Closing: Tue 28 Apr)
★ Trading for Good: Community Business (Closing: Wed 29 Apr)
★ The Olympic Heritage | Artists in Residence programme (Closing: Thu 30 Apr, 23:59)
★ Mentoring Opportunity: Curator Bank (for SW artists) (Closing: Thu 30 Apr, 23:30)
★ General Manager, Specialist SEN Provision @ Boomsatsuma (Closing: Thu 30 Apr)
★ SENCO, Specialist SEN Provision @ Boomsatsuma (Closing: Thu 30 Apr)
★ SEND Admissions Coordinator, Specialist SEN Provision @ Boomsatsuma (Closing: Thu 30 Apr)
★ Office Manager & Executive Coordinator @ Boomtown Festival (Closing: Thu 30 Apr)
★ Production Delivery Coordinator @ Boomtown Festival (Closing: Thu 30 Apr)
★ Scenic Lead @ Boomtown Festival (Closing: Thu 30 Apr)
★ Bar Manager @ Mickey Zoggs (Closing: Fri 1 May)
★ Operations and Finance Coordinator @ LoveWell (Closing: Fri 1 May)
★ Visitor Experience Officer @ Avon Needs Trees (Closing: Sun 10 May, 23:00)
★ Courses Administrator @ Circomedia (Closing: Mon 11 May, 09:00)
★ CEO @ Ethical Property Company (Closing: Fri 15 May)
★ Open Call: Pride Exhibition @ Bristol Folk House (Closing: Fri 15 May)
Through the Lens
Our new hayfever inspired display in the workshop window
I can't resist the uncanny valley. Event set up in the Space.
The Space really changes when you uplight in red and turn off all the other lights!
More yard paint (another thing I can't resist)
Down Leonards Lane, but it might as well be Stokes Croft!
More love/John D'oh down Leonards Lane
Leonards Lane = so many arts
I really hope they're building a pool behind here. Exeter.
Drawn by scraping the plaster off to expose raw brick! Exeter.
Did not expect Babbacombe Model Village to be full of activists... They want to Just Stop Oil and ban fox hunting!
