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"The People’s Republic of Stokes Croft throws open its doors for a massive free-entry art weekender centered around an open group exhibition and market, alongside all-ages, all-abilities creative workshops, live improv, and a screening of documentary portrait Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art Of Activism."
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A event held at PRSC on Friday 21st November. The event starts at 12:00.
Opening night: Thu 20 Nov, 18:00 – 21:00
Exhibition open daily: Fri 21 – Sun 30 Nov, 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 - 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.
People’s Art Fair: Opening Party
Thu 20 Nov, 2025 @ 18:00 - 21:00
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! Audio ambience provided by The Vortex.
People’s Art Fair: Winter 2025
Fri 21 November, 2025 @ 12:00 - Sun 30 November, 2025 @ 18:00
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!
Improv Spotlight
Sat 22 November, 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for a night of spontaneous laughter at The Improv Spotlight. Immerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage.
Stokes Croft China Mug Decorating Workshop
Sun 23 November, 2025 @ 13:00 - 17:15
Spend a relaxing couple of hours raiding our huge stash of vintage & new water-slide transfers, then collaging them onto the chinaware of your choice in a one-off design! Sessions runs 1.00 - 3.00pm or 3.15 - 5.15pm.
School of Activism & PAF presents – Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art Of Activism
Mon 24 November, 2025 @ 18:30 - 21:30
An intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey, who work at the intersection of art, activism, biology and ecology.
Cut & Paste Collage Club: PAF Special
Wed 26 November, 2025 @ 18:00 - 21:00
Delve deep into our boxes of paper goodies and cut-paste-rip-tear-scrunch-staple-glue together a weird & wonderful collage.
Drop-in Tile Decorating @ PAF
Sat 29 November, 2025 @ 13:00 - 17:00
Choose your faves from our massive collection of vintage & modern water-slide transfers, then collage them onto a ceramic tile coaster or trivet.
https://prsc.org.uk/paf
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
Exhibition open daily: Fri 21 – Sun 30 Nov, 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 - 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.
People’s Art Fair: Opening Party
Thu 20 Nov, 2025 @ 18:00 - 21:00
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! Audio ambience provided by The Vortex.
People’s Art Fair: Winter 2025
Fri 21 November, 2025 @ 12:00 - Sun 30 November, 2025 @ 18:00
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!
Improv Spotlight
Sat 22 November, 2025 @ 19:00 - 21:30
Join us for a night of spontaneous laughter at The Improv Spotlight. Immerse yourself in the world of unscripted comedy as two talented groups from our vibrant community take centre stage.
Stokes Croft China Mug Decorating Workshop
Sun 23 November, 2025 @ 13:00 - 17:15
Spend a relaxing couple of hours raiding our huge stash of vintage & new water-slide transfers, then collaging them onto the chinaware of your choice in a one-off design! Sessions runs 1.00 - 3.00pm or 3.15 - 5.15pm.
School of Activism & PAF presents – Ackroyd & Harvey: The Art Of Activism
Mon 24 November, 2025 @ 18:30 - 21:30
An intimate portrait of internationally acclaimed artists Heather Ackroyd and Dan Harvey, who work at the intersection of art, activism, biology and ecology.
Cut & Paste Collage Club: PAF Special
Wed 26 November, 2025 @ 18:00 - 21:00
Delve deep into our boxes of paper goodies and cut-paste-rip-tear-scrunch-staple-glue together a weird & wonderful collage.
Drop-in Tile Decorating @ PAF
Sat 29 November, 2025 @ 13:00 - 17:00
Choose your faves from our massive collection of vintage & modern water-slide transfers, then collage them onto a ceramic tile coaster or trivet.
https://prsc.org.uk/paf
Entry requirements: no age restrictions