When does the Open House take place?

On August 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the BGK domicile in Gelsenkirchen.

Is there an admission fee?

Yes, the event is free of charge.

Are there accompanying workshops?

Yes, as part of the project, workshops and activities are planned, inviting participation.

Who is the visit suited for?

For anyone who appreciates contemporary art, participatory formats, and cultural encounters.

Where does the event take place?

At the domicile of the Association of Gelsenkirchen Artists, Bergmannstraße 53, 45886 Gelsenkirchen.

Can the exhibition be visited without prior knowledge?

Yes, the project is designed to be open and accessible for art-interested visitors.

An open art project that breathes community, change, and future

Name: NOW! Space to Grow – Open House
Start: 2026-08-11T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-11T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Domizil des Bundes Gelsenkirchener Künstler

An open art experience that grows and connects

With NOW! Space to Grow – Open House, the Association of Gelsenkirchen Artists opens its domicile for a participatory art project that develops within the framework of the Szeniale 2026. The place becomes a living studio, where artistic formats, collaborative creation, and the idea of the forest as a symbol of connection, diversity, and future intersect.

A space for participation and artistic agency

The exhibition situation is deliberately open: visitors encounter a process, not a finished result. This creates a special exhibition atmosphere where installation, artistic practice, and encounters intertwine. The contributions are oriented to the guiding theme of Szeniale 2026 and will be part of the BGK project The Forest.

Grow, network, think further

The motif of the forest shapes the content core of the project. Roots, connections, and organic structures symbolize community and mutual support. It is precisely in this perspective that an aesthetic experience unfolds that goes beyond mere art observation: art becomes a social process experience here, as a dialogue between artists and the audience.

Accompanying workshops and cultural education

The Open House is complemented by workshops and activities. They invite participants to become active themselves, experiment with materials, and think about creative forms of togetherness. In this way, the project connects museum education in an expanded sense with contemporary, experimental art education. For art enthusiasts, an accessible entry point is created, which is both inspiring and educational.

The BGK as a cultural institution in Gelsenkirchen

The Association of Gelsenkirchen Artists has shaped the local art scene with its domicile for years. As a cross-genre association with exhibitions, projects, and art discussions, the BGK opens a space for painting, graphics, photography, installation, and other artistic forms. This very diversity gives the Open House its vibrancy: here, contemporary art appears approachable, discursive, and open to new perspectives.

Conclusion: Those who want to experience contemporary art not just as a visual treat but as a living process will find a compelling reason to visit here. NOW! Space to Grow – Open House promises an inspiring afternoon among art, exchange, and collective creation. A visit is worthwhile for all who seek art as encounter and as a cultural experience.