Public Canvas – Affordable Art Fair Edition
affordable Art Fair Edition
A Short-Run Urban Exhibition During Affordable Art Fair
Art Fair Edition
Art on the Streets – Art Fair Edition is a one time curated exhibition placing selected artworks onto a digital billboard along the prime route during the opening day of the Affordable Art Fair.
Free to apply
One-Time Art Fair Edition
Affordable Art FAir
This edition responds to the movement, energy, and attention that surrounds the city during the fair, offering artists the opportunity to present work in public space as London becomes a focal point for contemporary art.
One-Time Art Fair Edition
Limited number of selected artists
Apply below to be considered
What is the Art Fair Edition?
The Art Fair Edition is not an open advertising opportunity.
It is a curated, short run urban exhibition designed to place visually confident artworks into the public realm during one of London’s busiest moment for art.
Selected works will be displayed on a digital billboard near the exhibition space, forming a temporary exhibition that exists alongside the fair, engaging audiences beyond gallery walls and traditional exhibition spaces.
Why?
Instead of asking artists to pay thousands for a booth, we take the work directly into the city placing it on a high-impact digital billboard during one of London’s busiest art moments.
It is about:
Making exposure fair and accessible
Removing traditional barriers to entry
Giving emerging artists the same visibility as major institutions
Letting the public encounter art naturally, outside gallery walls
This edition is built for artists who want to be seen, taken seriously, and part of London’s art conversation without being priced out of it.
Location
The Affordable Art Fair happens inside Battersea Park.
At the same time, the artworks will be shown on a big digital screen just outside the Royal College of Art, where lots of people walk, drive, and pass by every day.
This means the art is easy to see, not hidden inside buildings, and can be enjoyed by many people as they go about their day, with art enthusiasts encountering it on their way to the art fair.
Specifications
Number of screens : 1
Orientation : Portrait digital screen
Motion Capability: Static
Applications are free
Contribution
Selected artists are invited to take part in the Art on the Streets – Affordable Art Fair Edition with a £120 contribution to support production, placement, and promotion.
Creative Flair Elevate members take part at no additional cost.
Payment is only required after selection.
TIMELINE
Submissions Open
23rd January 2026:
Applications are reviewed carefully. Selection is based on the strength, clarity, and suitability of the submitted work for public display.
Complete the application form below to be considered.
Submissions Close
22nd February 2026
Artists Announced
1st March 2026
Billboard Goes Live
Thursday 5 March 2026: 12-10pm (the prime hours for art lovers to see the billboard)
Art on the Streets – Affordable Art Fair Edition Application
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After you apply
All applicants will be contacted by email once the selection process is complete.
Selected artists will receive full participation details, including confirmation steps and next stages.