Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July at Spike Island, Bristol
Open Call for Exhibitors: Wednesday 4 February
Deadline for Applications: Monday 13 April
Spike Island and Spike Print Studio are delighted to announce the launch of Spike Print Fair, a new three-day printmaking fair taking place 24–26 July at Spike Island. The fair is presented in partnership with the Centre for Print Research at UWE Bristol.
Bringing together independent printmakers and small presses, Spike Print Fair will transform Spike Island into a vibrant marketplace for contemporary print, offering visitors the chance to buy original works directly from artists during one of the highlights of Bristol’s cultural calendar this year.
Spike Print Fair is part of Spike Island 50 — an anniversary year celebrating five decades since the founding of Spike Print Studio and Artspace Bristol in 1976. This experiment in creativity led to the vibrant creative ecosystems that continue to thrive at Spike Island and Spike Print Studio today. This fair is the inaugural edition of what is planned as an annual event that will continue to support artists, develop artistic communities, connect all areas of Bristol with world leading contemporary art, and celebrate the artistic vibrancy within Bristol.
Stalls will be offered at a range of prices and will showcase a wide range of print practices, from traditional techniques to experimental and contemporary approaches. The open call for exhibitors can be found here.
For any enquires please email spikeprintfair@spikeprintstudio.org