Artists invite you on 27 and 28 September
On Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025 , numerous studios in Darmstadt will open their doors. Visitors can experience contemporary art in all its facets—from painting, graphics, and sculpture to photography and video, jewelry, textile art, and performance. The "Open Studio Days" are organized by the Southern Hesse Cultural Summer and the Darmstadt Cultural Office .
Insights into the Darmstadt art scene
The participating studios showcase current works, invite visitors to discussions, and offer an up-close experience of the creative process. Some studios also host special events such as auctions, hands-on activities, or accompanying exhibitions.
Selected workshops and program items
- Atelier Adelung33 & Guests (Sat 5–10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.–3 p.m.): Paintings, graphics, object art, performance, and more; auction for charity on Saturday (8:30 p.m.).
- Atelier Farbregen – Kaja Martin & guests (Sat 2–6 p.m.): Paintings, watercolors, sketchbooks, participatory activity “Sketches.”
- Atelier UIL/Galerie XI – Ute Irmischer-Lehn & Guests (Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 2pm–5pm): Paintings, sculptures, photography, mixed media; Saturday at the studio, Traubenweg 176, Sunday at art shop windows on Rheinstraße.
- Atelierhaus Darmstadt (Sat & Sun 12–5 pm): Several studios with painting, drawing, object art, video art, and new media; exhibition "Herbstsalon 2025."
- Photo Studio Mai – Jürgen Mai (Sat & Sun 11am–7pm): Light paintings, pigment prints, 3D slide shows.
- Karl Peter Becker (Sat 2–6 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.): Sculptures, light paintings, pigment prints.
- Keramik Atelier Bartel (Sat 11 a.m.–4 p.m.): Handmade stoneware ceramics, pottery classes, firing service.
- Kunstfabrik e. V. (Sat & Sun 3–6 p.m.): Exhibition "and then..." with painting, photography, performance, sound, and text.
- Jewelry workshop – Eva Friedel & Olaf Kirch (Sat & Sun 11am–4pm): Jewelry design and wood sculptures.
- Sehriban Köksal Kurt (Sun 12–6 pm): Sculptures, installations, exhibition with artist talks and café in the garden.
- Textile Workshop – Margot Lorenz & Guests (Sat & Sun 11am–4pm): Unique clothing, repair and upcycling techniques.
Overview and further information
The "Open Studios Days" offer an opportunity to meet artists in person, discover their working methods, and experience the diversity of Darmstadt's art scene. A complete overview of all participating studios is available in the "Cultural Summer South Hesse 2025" or online at www.kultursommer-suedhessen.de .
(Darmstadt - Red/PSD/Stip)
