NOW! Space to Grow in Gelsenkirchen: Workshop at the Residence of the BGK
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A creative workshop that makes connection visible
On September 1, 2026, a special workshop will take place at the residence of the Federal Association of Gelsenkirchen Artists, blending art, nature, and community design. From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the installation "The Forest" will be the focus: Vines and weavings will grow from tree to tree, making connection, distance, and isolation directly tangible as a participatory experience. This date is part of the Participative Project Weeks for the Szeniale 2026 and is aimed at individuals who want to not only view art but also participate in its creation. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96969-jetzt-raum-zum-wachsen-workshop-verbundenheit-der-menschen-mit-den-baeumen))
When ideas become tangible structures
The workshop emphasizes participation and the unique event atmosphere of an open art space. At the residence of the BGK, creative practice, interaction, and craftsmanship converge. This creates a space where participants contribute to an installation that not only has aesthetic appeal but also narrates about closeness, distinction, and solidarity. This combination of artistic experience and participatory implementation shapes the event experience. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96969-jetzt-raum-zum-wachsen-workshop-verbundenheit-der-menschen-mit-den-baeumen))
A place with developed cultural competence
The Federal Association of Gelsenkirchen Artists has been an integral part of the city since 1950 and works with over 40 members from painting, graphics, photography, sculpture, literature, music, and dance. The residence at Bergmannstraße 53 serves as a gallery and meeting point for exhibitions, workshops, and projects. This developed structure creates authority and trust: here, professional event planning meets a long local cultural tradition. ([bundgelsenkirchenerkuenstler.de](https://bundgelsenkirchenerkuenstler.de/?utm_source=openai))
Szeniale 2026: Art as a collective movement
As part of Szeniale 2026, the residence of the BGK transforms into an open space for artistic agency. The Participative Project Weeks focus on collaborative work, exchange, and visible traces of many perspectives. For visitors, this creates an intense, approachable moment that is more than just a classic workshop: a vibrant contribution to the cultural identity of Gelsenkirchen. ([bundgelsenkirchenerkuenstler.de](https://bundgelsenkirchenerkuenstler.de/szeniale-2026-bgk?utm_source=openai))
Conclusion: A free workshop for those who want to experience art
Anyone interested in participatory art, creative processes, and unique cultural spaces will find a compact, free event here with a strong visual language and personal involvement. The residence of the BGK provides the perfect setting for this – close, inspiring, and with plenty of room for new thoughts. Be there live and experience the connection between human, tree, and art on site. ([gelsenkirchen.de](https://www.gelsenkirchen.de/de/_meta/veranstaltungskalender/96969-jetzt-raum-zum-wachsen-workshop-verbundenheit-der-menschen-mit-den-baeumen))
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