If you think Sweden’s art fairs show you what’s really happening in the local art scene, think again. Most of the country’s so-called “top” fairs reject up to 90 percent of artists who apply, creating polished but filtered events that represent a fraction of the creative reality. Behind the glossy booths and champagne receptions lies an uncomfortable truth: the majority of working artists, creators, and dreamers are shut out.
Enter Charity Art Expo 5 (CAE5) — a cultural uprising taking place on October 25, 2025 at Kulturhuset, Lilla Studion, Sergels Torg 3 in Stockholm. Founded by artist, curator, and entrepreneur Alex Colard, CAE5 is rewriting the rulebook by doing the one thing no one else dares to do: opening the doors to everyone.
CAE5 believes that true art cannot exist behind velvet ropes. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a self-taught painter, a sculptor, or a weekend creative who never got into Konstfack, you belong here. The fair gives space to both professionals and amateurs, providing a raw, unfiltered look at what creativity in Sweden actually looks like right now.
Unlike the traditional fairs obsessed with gatekeeping and profit, CAE5 operates on a 0 percent commission model, allowing artists to keep all of their sales. The event donates 10 percent of every artwork sold to WWF, proving that inclusion and generosity can coexist with professionalism. The mix of art and philanthropy turns what could have been another market into a movement.
Visitors can expect a curated chaos of creativity, over 15 visual artists, live performances of music, dance, and fashion, and a buzzing community that reflects real life, not institutional polish. This is where art meets humanity, where raw ideas share space with refined technique, and where both have equal value.
CAE5 refuses to pretend that art is exclusive. It gives artists visibility, collectors new discoveries, and the public a genuine experience of what creativity looks like when it’s free.
So if you’re tired of walking through art fairs that all look the same, filled with safe choices and predictable names, step into the real art world, the one that lives, breathes, and gives back.
Charity Art Expo 5 is the fair that represents everyone. Join the movement, meet the artists, and see the art that truly defines Sweden today.
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