Your art adventure awaits. Here’s what we have in store for you 8 – 11 May.
AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER
Interactive art experiences for you to discover and immerse yourself in.
THE CERAMICS EDIT
We are fired up to announce The Ceramics Edit!
The Other Art Fair has for a long time been the ideal launchpad for artists and at this edition we want to put the incredible work of Australian ceramicists in the spotlight, and highlight the exceptional talent on offer in this important and burgeoning part of the Sydney art market.
The Ceramics Edit is a destination in the Fair for you to discover an exclusive line-up of hand-picked creators offering a diverse array of the best in ceramic art. The ceramicists taking part in this Sydney May Fair are excited to share with you a body of work that truly prioritises form over function.
Get a sneak-peek of some of the artists’ work here.
ART BATTLE
Like nothing you’ve seen before, join us for Art Battle’s live competitive painting! Painters create the best work they can in 20-minutes, while you can move around the easels and see the creative process unfold before your very eyes. At the end of the round, the audience votes for their fav piece to see who makes it into the next round. Plus, you can even bid on the works and take a piece home!
THURSDAY 8 MAY
Round 1 @ 6pm
Round 2 @ 7pm
Final Round @ 8:30pm
FRIDAY 9 MAY
Round 1 @ 6pm
Round 2 @ 7pm
Final Round @ 8:30pm
SATURDAY 10 May
Round 1 @ 12pm
Round 2 @ 1:30pm
Final Round @ 3:00pm
SUNDAY 11 May
Round 1 @ 12pm
Round 2 @ 1:30pm
Final Round @ 3:00pm
THE ART VENDING MACHINE
Ever wish you could buy art just like you buy a packet of chips? Now you can at James Patrick’s Art Vending Machine
The Other Art Fair believes in two things…
1) Buying art should be easy
2) We should celebrate the wonders of human creativity, not machines.
Thanks to this collaboration with James Patrick, at the touch of a button a lovingly crafted, entirely human-made, one-of-a-kind miniature artwork will be yours.
Find out what happens when you flatten the hierarchy between gallerist and gumball machine.
P.S. If you are looking for a Twix and a can of Coke, unfortunately you’ve come to the wrong place.
ESFERA BY ATELIER SISU
How do we feel about a giant inflatable installation? In a word: obsessed. Witness the world premiere of the newest immersive work by Atelier Sisu — step inside and see why we can’t stop talking about it.
CUT. PASTE. CREATE.
So you’ve checked out all the art and now you’re looking for a way to channel that inspiration? With help from some very knowledgeable artists from the Sydney Collage Society, you can, by creating your very own collages!
Join a workshop where you’ll learn about different types of collage, using colour, texture, form and even image placement. The workshops are open to all skill levels, so you can head home with your very own collage works and some newfound knowledge about various collage styles!
Book your workshop as an add-on when you book your ticket to avoid disappointment.
BLIND DATE WITH AN ARTWORK
They say love is blind. Are you daring enough to take a chance on an artwork sight unseen? All artworks $200.
SYDNEY GOTHIC
We have reframed art with Fantastic Framing and invite you to step inside the frame, channel your inner farmer (or farmer’s daughter), and give this masterpiece a modern Sydney twist.
GET INKED
Get inked at by one of three incredible hand-poke tattoo artists, transforming your body into a living canvas for permanent art. Nah Mate Pokes (@nah_mate_pokes) blends crude, childlike sketches with delicate fine-line work, creating pieces that range from bizarre reimaginings of familiar characters to playful and whimsical designs. Ink Sphinx (@inksphinx) takes a more meditative approach, working dot by dot to foster self-love, trust, and a deeper connection between the body and the natural world. Avali (@little_av_pokes) specializes in fine-line illustrative designs, tattooing intricate botanicals, animals, and found objects with precision and care. Whether you’re after something bold, meaningful, or just plain fun, these artists will be offering unique flash designs throughout the Fair—first in, best tattooed! Prices start from $150.
THE OTHER BAR
Stop at the fair bar for a drink of your choice as you explore thousands of creative works from 130 independent artists — alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available.
THE ART SOUNDTRACK
Groove to the sounds of curated DJ sets from our mates at Musicland all weekend long.
THURSDAY 8 MAY – Wilko
5:00pm – 10:00pm
FRIDAY 9 MAY – Wilko
4:00pm – 10:00pm
SATURDAY 10 MAY – Adam Bozzetto
11:00am – 5:00pm
SUNDAY 11 MAY – Karmel Jager
12:00pm – 5:00pm
LIVE PAINTING
Ever wanted to see how a work involves? You can find live painting at the Fair all weekend long. Check back soon to see which artists, where to find them, and which times!
Niloofar will be working on a small-scale piece using shimmering gold pigment on paper. Watch her bring intricate, luminous details to life, and chat with her about her process and inspiration — 3 – 4pm, on the weekends, at stand 085.
GIVEAWAYS
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? With all sorts of prizes, here’s the list of all the places you can find an art-filled freebie…
Snap up one of Jennifer Burn’s vibrant bird portraits for $75—each one drawn on wood block with coloured pencil—and you’ll automatically go in the running to win an exclusive, silver and copper hand-leafed artwork. These shimmering one-offs can’t be bought, only won, and is destined to become a collector’s piece. So pick your favourite, cross your fingers, and get ready to take something truly special home.
Stephen Smith is giving away a framed print of one of his artworks — To enter the draw, just visit his stand and leave your email on any day or night of the fair. Only at The Other Art Fair—don’t miss your shot.
ART REFRAMED
MEET OUR MAY ’25 ARTISTS
Who’s on your list? Meet 130 game-changing artists and shop their works.
Browse original and limited edition artworks by independent artists, each hand-picked by a selection committee of art world experts.
The New Futures programme is part of our continued mission to break down traditional barriers of the contemporary art world by giving a space to talented, often underrepresented, emerging artists. Each recipient is given free exhibition space at The Other Art Fair along with access to networks and opportunities designed to jump-start their careers.
Claire Paul is an ecological and environmental photographer whose practice centres on slowness, presence, and deep observation. Working with alternative photographic processes, screen-printing, and hand-crafted paper-making techniques, she creates tactile, time-rich portraits of place that honour the rhythms of the natural world. Claire’s work rejects the extractive pace of modern life, instead embracing unpredictability, imperfection, and collaboration with the environment. Using long-exposure pinhole photography, foraged materials, and non-toxic development methods, she captures more-than-human stories that unfold over time and through texture. The body of work she presents at The Other Art Fair was created during a 2024 trip to the Tasman Peninsula—a raw, elemental landscape that sparked a visceral creative response. In these pieces, ghostly trees and wild ocean currents are not just subjects, but active participants in the image-making process. Each work is a quiet exchange with place, made mindfully with and of the land itself.
