Do you always find yourself fixing an empty space on your wall with nothing to fill? Original art is always a valuable investment for any interior space, but when it comes to dollar for dollar pricing, it may not always be possible. With prices rising everywhere from the bowser to the grocery store, every penny counts more than ever. So it’s a great time for the Affordable Art Fair to return to Brisbane for 2026, helping you decorate your space with beautiful handmade art without the usual cost.
From May 7 to 10 at Brisbane’s Bowen Hills Exhibition Centre, you can discover thousands of pieces from 55 independent galleries from around Australia, with works of art ranging from $100 to $10,000. It’s an event where people can connect with artists, talk to galleries, discover art they really love, and have it packaged and taken home on the same day. In addition, there will also be exhibitions of painting and a framed sculpture erected by the famous artist Jason Parker.
“Visitors can expect up-and-coming artists, local talent and respected national transportation, watch artists perform and immerse themselves in a wide range of art styles,” says Georgia Huestis, Australian Fair Director at the Affordable Art Fair.
Returning galleries include Jumbled known for their powerful works of art, Salt Contemporary welcoming artists Ben Shearer, Dean Bowen and Joanne Sisson; Gallery of Good Work known for their work with multimedia artist Morgana Celeste; Greenbridge Gallery; Toowoomba gallery founded by locals Bec Statton and Niki Hall; Mint Art House and singer Claudio Kirac; and Aspire Gallery. New features include Thirteen05 Gallery; Summary by Dave Kulesza; Rich and mysterious with oil paintings by Alice Palmer; Noosa Art Gallery with a series of jobs under $1000, and Fabrics Gallery.
With the goal of making art accessible and enjoyable to first-time buyers and veteran collectors, a mix of local and national galleries will showcase affordable artworks by artists and rising stars. “The Fair aims to ensure that there is art for all.”
More than 15,000 visitors are expected to attend the Brisbane Art Fair in May, and in the 27 years since its inception, the Affordable Art Fair has welcomed more than 3.7 million visitors worldwide.
Get your tickets
The Affordable Art Fair Brisbane runs from Thursday 7 May – Sunday 10 May 2026 at the Brisbane Exhibition Centre.
View event details and book your tickets via Eventbrite.com.au
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