OPEN ART FAIR 2026
There will NOT be an Open Art Fair 2026
Following the successful 2024 Open Art Fair, it had been hoped that we would hold one in 2026. However, the intense programme we undertook in 2025 and the plan for 2026 have used all Creative Melbourne’s management and, crucially, volunteer resources.
Our commitment to encouraging community creativity is total, so please watch this space as our plans develop.
We have retained the web domain and contact details of the art groups and artists. We look forward to meeting you all in the near future.
The Inaugural
Melbourne Open Art Fair
2024 - Review
A Brilliant Success
We have achieved all our objectives:
we got 350 pieces of excellent art in front of hundreds of art-loving people;
we have raised a good sum to support the next round of our 'Blossoming' community workshops;
we met a terrific community of artists with whom we can plan for next year;
we have discovered half a dozen new artists for our Creative Melbourne Gallery and the Melbourne Festival...........and
we had a good - albeit knackering - time.
Below are details about the 2024 Open Art Fair.
We will begin to update the below as our 2026 plans form up.
SPRING BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
SAT 4 - MON 6 MAY (AT THE ATHENAEUM)
OPEN 10-5 SAT/SUN & 10-4 MON
POTTER STREET, MELBOURNE, DE73 8DW
Don’t miss -
EXHIBITION
by Creative Melbourne Emerging Artists
BLOSSOMING
Exhibition of artwork by participants in community creative workshops
SATURDAY
DERBY POETRY FESTIVAL 1.30-3.30
Write The Wilderness: Strolling Poetry and Nature Walk for Children and Adults
SUNDAY
BLOSSOMING FAMILY WORKSHOP 12.30 - 3.30
MUSIC TIME with Tracey Ridley 1.30 - 2.15
More than 300 works of art from over 80 artists, amateur & professional
All for sale
All proceeds to support FREE community creative workshops for Phase 2 of Blossoming
Entry Fee: £2
(under 16s free)
Refreshments
Sold in aid of Melbourne Methodist Church
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