# Event Details - **Event Name**: Spike Print Fair: Preview Night - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join the launch of Spike Print Fair, a new three-day event celebrating contemporary printmakingAbout this EventSpike Island, Spike Print Studio and Centre for Print Research (CFPR), UWE Bristol. are delighted to announce the launch of Spike Print Fair, a new three-day event celebrating contemporary printmaking, taking place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 July 2026.Part of Spike Island 50, a year-long programme marking 50 years since the organisation was founded as Artspace Bristol in 1976, the fair will bring together independent printmakers, artists, illustrators, designers and small presses from across the UK for a vibrant weekend of exhibitions, talks, workshops and affordable art.Hosted throughout Spike Island's historic former tea-packing factory on Bristol's harbourside, visitors will have the opportunity to browse and buy original artworks, limited-edition prints, artist books, zines and printed ephemera directly from the people who make them. The fair showcases a wide range of print practices, from traditional techniques such as etching, screenprinting and woodcut to experimental and contemporary approaches.Whether you're a seasoned collector, looking for an affordable first artwork, or simply curious about printmaking, Spike Print Fair offers a welcoming and accessible entry point into the world of contemporary art.Bringing together over 50 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, participate in workshops and attend talks. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bristol/spike-print-fair-preview-night/100001991684061643 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, exhibitions, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Spike Island Artspace Ltd - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Bristol - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Spike Island Artspace Ltd - **lat**: 51.4469748 - **long**: -2.6095309 - **full address**: Spike Island Artspace Ltd, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Spike Print Fair: Preview Night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d4b60a74ebd679aed09368d3749a4efe1fb665edbef02db556d2c455b98008c2-rimg-w1200-h848-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781268387 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Spike Print Fair: Preview Night being held? - **A:** Spike Print Fair: Preview Night takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Spike Island Artspace Ltd, 133 Cumberland Road, Bristol, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Spike Print Fair: Preview Night? - **A:** Spike Print Fair: Preview Night is organized by Spike Island. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Spike Print Fair: Preview Night is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bristol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Its diverse artistic programme includes free major exhibitions, events and engagement activities taking place on-site and online. Championing outstanding work by emerging and underrepresented local, national and international artists, the programme enhances access to contemporary art for audiences from all backgrounds.Alongside its public offer, Spike Island directly supports artists through new commissions, over 70 subsidised studios, and sector-leading artist development opportunities that widen access to its programme and facilities. Its Exhibition Services business supports the bespoke production and installation of artists’ film and video throughout the UK and internationally. Spike Island is home to a dynamic community of hundreds of artists and creative businesses, working in flexible, affordable workspaces, alongside UWE Bristol’s Fine Art department, Spike Print Studio, and café bar Emmeline." } ] } ] ```