Affordable Art Fair Brisbane 2026

Overview

Maybe your house needs the kind of colour and flair that only art can bring. Perhaps you're keen on supporting artists. If the first applies, the second should as well. Whichever fits, one event has you covered without requiring you to bust your budget to enjoy art on your walls. Even better: Affordable Art Fair is doing the rounds of Australia's east coast again, heading to Brisbane over the Mother's Day weekend from Thursday, May 7–Sunday, May 10.

Everyone should be able to fill their home with art, no matter their bank balance. That's the idea behind this event, and has been since 1999. Back in the 20th century, Affordable Art Fair initially popped up in London to share eye-catching pieces with the world at manageable prices, and then started spreading its art-for-all ethos around the world. It only came to Brisbane a quarter-century later — in 2024 — but Australia is no stranger to this event, thanks to Sydney and Melbourne stops before that.

Held at the Brisbane Showgrounds, the offer is simple: thousands of original artworks, with prices starting at $100. But if you do happen to be flush with cash, costs will max out at $10,000 per piece. In 2025, over 13,300 visitors browsed the massive collection, resulting in a record $3.3 million being spent on art. This year, Affordable Art Fair Brisbane is stepping things up again, with returning galleries like Good Work Gallery, Mint Art House and Aspire Gallery joined by newcomers such as Rich & Strange, Oddball Gallery and more.

Beyond the striking artworks up for grabs, the 2026 fair also brings a packed program of artistic experiences. Catch the Artist in Action series to witness a live painting demonstration or explore the Discover: Young Talent Exhibition, where emerging artists take centre stage during this major international art fair. Plus, celebrated muralist Jason Parker has created a rotating, suspended piece for the occasion, while he's also taking part in a live painting demonstration during opening night.

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