FAIR OVERVIEW
After a hugely successful first edition in May 2024, Affordable Art Fair will be returning to Brisbane in 2025! Join us in May at the Brisbane Showgrounds Exhibition Building in Bowen Hills. With an exciting art scene in Brisbane and beyond, the fair will be showcasing galleries from Queensland and across Australia with a mixture of emerging and established artists. Whether you’re a lover of landscapes, smitten with sculpture or an adorer of abstracts, we’re sure you’ll find something to suit your taste, space and spend!
We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Meanjin, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which Affordable Art Fair is held and pay our respect to their Elders past and present.
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Opening times
VIP Preview (by invitation only)
Thursday 8 May: 12pm – 5pm
Public Opening Hours
Opening Night: Thursday 8 May: 5pm – 9pm
Friday 9 May: 10am – 8pm
Saturday 10 May: 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11 May: 10am – 5pm
Brisbane Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills QLD, Australia
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Curated Selections | The Painted Plate
Artwork transforms everyday indulgences into carefully composed scenes. Lemons bring brightness and bite, while macarons offer a sweet nod to shared moments over coffee and cake. This age-old tradition of capturing food through compelling still life transcends time, making for a thoughtful addition to a collector’s home.
Ready to take the next step in our art collecting journey? Discover over 50 galleries at Affordable Art Fair Brisbane this 8 - 11 May. Ticket link in bio 🌟
1. Stevens Street Gallery, Zoe Willey, Lemons on Striped Cloth, 30x22cm, $620
2. Stevens Street Gallery, Tania Small, Macaroons and Ribbon, 2024, Oil, 43x53cm, $1500
3. Creative Room Art Gallery, Tetyana Khytko, Mr William Pear, 2024, Oil, 30x30cm, $680
4. Aspire Gallery, Nikki Arnold, Strawberry Punnet, 2024, Oil, 30x30cm, $450
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SPOTLIGHT ON FIRST NATIONS ART
Nikita Fitzpatrick-Newly’s cultural background is a rich tapestry of heritage, including Aboriginal Australian, Torres Strait Islander, and South Sea Islander bloodlines, along with connections to the UK and European cultures. This diverse ancestry deeply informs her identity as both an artist and a facilitator, allowing her to embrace and celebrate the unique blend of traditions, histories, and perspectives that shape her work. Proud of her heritage, Nikita weaves these cultural influences into her mixed-media artwork, creating spaces for connection, understanding, and dialogue that honor her roots while embracing the evolving nature of identity and creativity.
Explore more of Nikita Fitzpatrick-Newly`s artworks in person at the Affordable Art Fair Brisbane this 8 - 11 May. Tickets available through link in bio 🌟
1. Nikita Fitzpatrick-Newly, Mind reflections, Mixed media, 700mmx700mm, $4400
@new_dreaming_art
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Whether you’re on a budget or an experienced collector, longing for innovative textiles, or keen to snap-up a romantic traditional landscape, our Brisbane Route Guides will help you find a path through the fair based on your art preferences.
Simply head to our link in bio for the full article!🌟
With 50 local, national, and international galleries we’ve only scratched the surface of what you can discover in this article – so make sure you take the time to look through our full gallery webpage and pre-plan your art wish list.
1. Gallery Alchemy, Peta West, She-Oak Dwellers, Relief linocut, 60x60cm, Edition 15, $1850
2. Greenbridge Gallery, Joe Blundell, Riverbank Reflections 2, 2025, Oil on canvas, 71x137cm, $5900
3. Shibori, KarenDavis, RedEarthBlueSea, 2023, Silk on linen board, 170x124cm, $6026
4. Aboriginal Contemporary and Yamma Ganu, Alison Lionel, Likara (Bark), 150x99cm, $4500
5. Jacksonhiller, Kirsten Jackson, Really in love with you, 123x153cm, $4900
@gallery.alchemy @greenbridgegallery @shibori_textiles @aboriginal.contemporary @yaamaganugallery @jackson_hiller_gallery
@peta.west.artist @joeblundellart @kirstenjackson_gallery
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SPOTLIGHT ON FIRST NATIONS ART | FAIR MURALS
Lauren Rogers is a First Nations artist with bloodlines to Ngarabul and the Torres Strait Islands, based in Meanjin (Brisbane), whose work is deeply connected to Country, kinship, and cultural storytelling. With a background in visual arts and design, Lauren’s practice explores themes of environmental stewardship, identity, and the interwoven narratives of land, water, and people. Her work spans fine art, textiles, and large-scale public installations, often incorporating traditional and contemporary techniques to reflect the ongoing dialogue between heritage and innovation.
Lauren will be creating a brand-new fair mural `Flourish:Stories of Meanjin` as a tribute to the rich stories and enduring beauty of Country. This one-of-a-kind hand painted mural brings to life the native flowers and foliage that thrive in this place, honouring the land, waters, and the custodians who have cared for it for millennia. Our fair murals are proudly sponsored by our friends at @reseneaustralia.
Take home a bright and considered artwork by Lauren during your visit to the fair this May! Tickets can be booked through the link in bio 🌟
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Rachel Burke’s interactive installation `Under the Neon Moon` welcomes you to the fair with a vibrant display of colour, fun and texture inspired by her recent trip to Japan and South Korea. Want a piece of the magic? Take home an original work by this Brisbane icon, adding a touch of fun and a whole lot of personality to your space.
Book your tickets to Affordable Art Fair Brisbane (8 - 11 May) through the link in bio 🌟
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During your visit to Affordable Art Fair Brisbane, prepare to be dazzled by this hand-painted mural from Creature Creature.
Creature Creature, an artist duo from Melbourne, Australia, consists of Chanel Tang and Ambrose Rehorek. Known for their work on Melbourne’s city walls, including the NGV, and collaborations with big names like Adidas, AS Colour, Cotton On, and The New Yorker, Creature Creature’s artwork is an exciting addition to our Brisbane fair.
To see this mural for yourself, snap up your Brisbane tickets via the link in our bio now.
This mural is supported by our friends at @reseneaustralia
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Curated Selections | Moments from Queensland
The ripple of water from a City Cat gliding down the river. Swim caps bobbing in the cool blue of an early morning pool. Sunlight flickering off tin roofs of Queenslanders, and cattle lowing softly by a rippling creek. Below the surface, coral blooms quietly on the Great Barrier Reef.
These artworks don’t just show Queensland, they feel like it.
Discover more of the everyday beauty we know and love, captured by artists who’ve lived it at Affordable Art Fair Brisbane this 8 - 11 May at the Brisbane Showgrounds, Exhibition Building. Tickets linked in bio 🌟
1. Access Arts, Peter Hughes, A Small Family Riding Bikes on Holman St, Kangaroo Point, 2021, Acrylic on canvas, 50x76cm, $310
2. The Toowoomba Gallery, Gina Debinski, Lane 5, 2025, Acrylic on Canvas, 45x55 cm, $2500
3. Gallery NWC, Ted Lewis, Playing in the creek, 2023, Oil on canvas, 60x50cm, $2500
4. Wentworth Galleries, David Hinchliffe, Mysterious Cities of Gold, Acrylic on Cambvas, 122x91cm, $5200
5. Gallery 11:11, Melony Kara Smirniotis, Coral Grounding, 2024, Mixed media on canvas, 45x45cm, $1280
@access_arts @thetoowoombagallery @gallery_nwc @wentworth_galleries @gallery1111_artspace @ginadebinski
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SPOTLIGHT ON FIRST NATIONS ART
Chloe Watego is a Iman & South Sea Islander woman residing on Gubbi Gubbi Country with a passion for sharing and celebrating her culture through art.
Born and raised on Yugambeh land, Chloe is of South Sea Islander descent and through her grandmother has ties to Torres Strait Island and the Bundjalung nation. Her grandfather was forcibly removed from family due the Stolen Generations, causing a hurtful disconnection to heritage and culture for him and the following generations of his family.
It was while on this journey to identify her grandfather’s country, tribe and language that Chloe first started painting.
Chloe’s artworks are a means to shine a light on her family’s enduring ties to the land while also illuminating the path forward for her children and future generations of her family.
Discover more of Chloe`s beautiful artworks at stand C5, a must-visit for visitors seeking to add contemporary artworks to their collection. Secure your tickets to Affordable Art Fair Brisbane through the link in bio.
1. Chloe Watego, Soul Purpose, Acrylic on Canvas, 500 x 500 mm, $700
2. Chloe Watego, Grandma`s Garden, Acrylic on Canvas, 1200 x 600 mm, $2200
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS | CHILDRENS ART STUDIO
Take a sneak peak at the wonderful underwater creatures who will be making a splash in our Children’s Art Studio x Tenyka Jay this year!
Did you know that while you’re exploring your creativity at the fair, majestic whales are making their great migration along Australia’s coastline? Every year, these gentle giants travel thousands of kilometres, just as our fairs arrive in Brisbane and Sydney! This year’s studio has been imagined by local Brisbane artist and children’s author Tenyka Jay, and is supported by Brisbane City Council and Resene.
In the Childrens Art Studio X Tenyka Jay let your imagination swim free with:
🌊 A 7-metre hand painted mural of Australia’s ocean wildlife
🖍️ Bespoke colouring activities lovingly created by our local featured artist
🧜♀️ Free face painting transforming young dreamers into bioluminescent jellyfish or mythical mermaids
Our Children’s Art Studio x Tenyka Jay is proudly sponsored by @brisbanecitycouncil and @reseneaustralia
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
At the Affordable Art Fair Brisbane, get ready for an art-filled adventure featuring 1,000s of artworks, sculptural installations, interactive activations, coloring activities, free face painting, and much more!
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the creative minds behind District 23, who will be bringing two unique installation concepts to the fair this May.
🦆 Plucka Duck is an interactive, classic arcade machine filled with rubber ducks. As a metaphor for human impact on ecosystems, each $2 donation to take a spin at this one-of-a-kind art installation will support the Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.
🏖️ Umbrella Effect is a bold and vibrant neon sculpture installation that offers a physical interpretation of the “umbrella effect.”
Ready to immerse yourself in art? Discover our full program blog and secure your tickets now through the link in bio 🎟️
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