NotFair 2026 Public Program
Grand Opening
Saturday 14th February, 2026
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Address: 83 High Street, Prahran
Speeches and Artist Awards from 6:30pm
Street parking is available nearby
Public transport: 200 meter walk from Prahran Train Station. Tram Route 6, stop 29 (Corner of High + Perth Street)
Accessibility: The ground floor is accessible. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access to the upper level.
Jahm Tour
10:00 – 11:00am: Tour of JAHM - Justin Art House Museum. NotFair Art Fair guests will enjoy a private tour of JAHM hosted by Charles and Leah Justin, owners of Justin Art House Museum.
11:30am – 12:30pm: NotFair Art Fair guided tour, hosted by one of NotFair's curators.
Free Event: Limited spots available and tickets must be booked in advance
Curator's Walk-Through
11:30am – 12:15pm
A guided tour of NotFair Art Fair hosted by one of NotFair's curators.
Meet at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
VIP Art Tour, hosted by Elle Zoltak
Starting at 9:30am: Elle Zoltak warmly invites you to join a VIP Art Collectors' Tour on Thursday 19th February, a thoughtfully curated day timed to coincide with Art Fair Week. A private bus will transport the group between each venue, with lunch hosted at NotFair as part of the experience.
Cost $120 per person: Ticket includes transport, lunch and a Melbourne Art Fair Collector's pass (valued at $160). Spots are limited!
Please book tickets here:
Further details and the full itinery will be shared with confirmed guests.
Curator Walk+Talk
11:00am – 12:15pm
With NotFair curator Liss Fenwick.
Meet at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
Sculpture Walk & Corporate Collection Visit
Exclusive sculpture walk tour, followed by a corporate collection visit and curator's tour of NotFair Art Fair
8:15 – 9:15am: Sculpture Walking Tour, Melbourne Grammar School, 355 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, with Katrina Raymond. Followed by a short walk to the corporate art collection tour at 431 St Kilda Road.
9:30 – 10:15am: Corporate Collection Tour with Michael Landy. Viewing of corporate art collection, focusing on Australian contemporary artists. Many works have been acquired through NotFair Art Fair, reflecting an ongoing commitment to collecting and supporting emerging and mid-career artists. Meet out the front at 9:25am.
10:30 – 11:30am: NotFair Art Fair Curator's Tour with Sam Leach. Take an uber or taxi to NotFair, 83 High Street, Prahran, where we will enjoy a guided tour of NotFair Art Fair.
Free Event: Tickets must be booked in advance here:
Curator Walk-Through
10:30 – 11:30am
A guided tour of NotFair Art Fair hosted by one of NotFair's curators.
Meet at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
'Collecting Art in a Contemporary World' hosted by Art Advisor, Filitsa Giannopolous
11:15am – 12:00pm: Join Art Advisor Filitsa Giannopoulos in conversation as she delves into the exciting world of contemporary art collecting. Whether you're new to collecting or a seasoned art lover, Filitsa will share fresh perspectives, current trends, and insights into today's art landscape.
12:00 – 12:45pm: We'll then head across the road to the Prahran Hotel for drinks inspired by featured NotFair exhibiting artists.
The talk will be held at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
'Materialising Perception: Light, Structure and the Act of Seeing'
1:00 – 1:45pm
With NotFair exhibiting artists Ravi Avasti, Joanna Buckley and Rebecca Diele. The talk will be held at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
'The Ashley Crawford Conversation: Lust for Life, writing, influences, independence'
2:30 – 3:45pm
A conversation, moderated by award winning journalist Gabriella Coslovich with panelists Alison Kubler, Melissa Bianca Amore, Tony Lloyd to be held at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ground floor amphitheatre.
Moderator: Gabriella Coslovich, freelance arts journalist and author of Walkley Award-winning true crime book Whiteley on Trial.
Panelists:
Melissa Bianca Amore, International Art Critic, Philosopher and Curator (BOMB Magazine, New York; Artlink Magazine, Melbourne and The Saturday Paper, Melbourne, contributor)
Alison Kubler, Editor in Chief, VAULT magazine
Tony Lloyd, artist and Co-Founder NotFair
Brief Overview:
A panel discussion on the central role of arts writing and criticism in contemporary practice. Named in honour of the late Ashley Crawford, this session celebrates the legacy of the written word in fostering exchange and situating art within the wider cultural fabric. Participants will discuss how arts writing, criticism and commentary provides a platform for independent critique and sustained dialogue around an artist's work. The talk looks at the ways a strong environment for arts writing in Australia is essential for a connected and informed arts community.
Curator Walk-Through
3:45 – 4:30pm
Meet at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
'Hybrid Exchanges: Collaboration and Synthesis in Practice'
11:00am – 11:45am
With John Warwicker and Naomi Troski, Karen Ann Donnachie & Andy Simionato, Hiball X Alex Kirwood & George Willmotte. The talk will be held at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
Y Salon Tour
12:00 – 1:00pm
A rare opportunity to explore Y Salon's private collection, displayed throughout the unique hairdressing space tucked away in a discreet laneway. Y Salon is only a 7 minute walk or 2 minute drive from NotFair. Free street parking is available.
Free Event: Limited spots available and tickets must be booked in advance here:
'Afterimages: affect and process'
2:00 – 3:15pm
With Axel Garay, Kyle Archie Knight, Emily Parsons-Lord. Moderator: Liss Fenwick. The talk will be held at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
Curator Walk-Through
3:30 –4:15pm
With NotFair curator Brie Trenerry.
Meet at the NotFair venue, 83 High Street, Prahran, in the ampitheatre, located on the ground floor.
Please note: the program may be subject to change.
Proudly Supported by:
NotFair Art Foundation
info@notfair.com.au