A Celebration of Inclusion and Creative Excellence

Affordable Art Fair Brisbane 2025:

A Celebration of Inclusion and Creative Excellence

June 23, 2025

From 8–11 May, Access Arts proudly took part in the Affordable Art Fair Brisbane, transforming the Brisbane Showgrounds Exhibition Building into a collector’s paradise filled with creativity, collaboration, and community.

The Access Arts stall was a standout success, selling a record number of artworks and showcasing inclusive arts practice and its potential appeal to commercial buyers. We were honoured to exhibit the work of 19 talented Access Arts artists, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of the best galleries in the country. This event was a milestone—both for selling artwork and for participating in such a buzzing, inclusive marketplace.

Thanks to the generosity of Affordable Art Fair (AAF), Access Arts was invited to participate as a charitable partner. This gesture provided our artists with invaluable exposure, professional recognition, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with art buyers and curators.

"I made a point of sharing that the majority of my work at the stall was raising awareness about who Access Arts is, and that the AAF sought us out to make us a charitable partner. It really does work in their favour to have us there—it shows they are serious about inclusivity."

— Walter Stahl, Arts Facilitator, Access Arts

Image description: Three photos featuring Access Arts’ artists in front of their gallery, showing artwork created by them.

Visitors responded with enthusiasm and curiosity—many were delighted to learn about Access Arts’ 42-year history. Hundreds of brochures and business cards were distributed, helping spread the word about our mission and the extraordinary work of our artists.

While the sales figures were exciting, the event’s real impact was seen in personal connections, artist validation, and a genuine sense of celebration.

“This milestone is so much more than sales — it’s a bold statement about the power of inclusion, creativity, and community… This is what collective impact looks like.”

— Billie Lewis-Cassidy, Group GM Social Impact & Community Development, CPL

For many artists, the experience of exhibiting at one of Brisbane’s premier visual arts events was profoundly affirming. Several artists attended daily, proudly introducing themselves, their peers, and their processes to the public. In fact, through these interactions, artists helped sell three artworks by directly engaging with visitors, an extraordinary achievement that highlights the strength of our artistic community.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who made this success possible. To our 19 exhibiting artists, you inspire us. Your talent, courage, and voices made this event truly unforgettable.

Stay tuned for more highlights from Access Arts in 2025!

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