This biennial selling exhibition features works by local artists from across the region including Bathurst, Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney, Cowra, Orange, Mudgee and the Blue Mountains.

More than 300 works will be available to purchase including painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.

The Art Fair is a great way to support local artists and with Christmas approaching, the provides a perfect opportunity to buy a present for a loved one.

The 2017 Bathurst Art Fair sold $13,000 worth of locally produced artwork priced between $70 and $2000.

"The Bathurst Art Fair provides an excellent opportunity for all artists to exhibit in a venue of high standing in the art world," Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society president Max Wilson said.

"Not only that, it also provides an opportunity for art lovers to purchase fine works of art at reasonable prices. Many artists of renown have had their beginnings at such venues."

Now in its seventh iteration, the Bathurst Art Fair is an initiative of the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society Inc (BRAGS Inc). The event's primary purpose is to raise funds to purchase works for the gallery's permanent collection.

This year BRAGS celebrates 50 years of fundraising. In that time they have raised over $250,000 and purchased more than 150 artworks, including paintings, prints, drawings, ceramics, sculpture and video works for the permanent collection.

Since its inception in 2007, the Bathurst Art Fair has exhibited over 1600 works and achieved sales of $50,000.

The Bathurst Art Fair will be officially opened at 6pm on Friday, September 27 by Arts Outwest executive director Tracey Callinan.

Entry to the exhibition opening is by gold coin donation, entry during regular gallery opening hours is FREE.

The gallery opening hours are Tuesday to Saturdays 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 2pm.

For further information go to www.bathurstart.com.au or contact the gallery during opening hours on 02 6333 6555.