WerkStadt Kulturverein

The WerkStadt is a non-profit art association located in the heart of Neukölln, Berlin. Since its founding in the summer of 2008, the WerkStadt has developed into a diverse and vibrant meeting place for young art and cultural diversity.

• Art Space: Here, curated exhibitions take place that cover a wide range of artistic genres, from painting and photography to sculpture, installation, and multimedia art.
• Event Space: The WerkStadt offers a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, poetry slams, silent disco, readings, and film nights. This space is always open to new formats and ideas.
• Photo Lab: The photo lab specializes in analog black and white photography and serves both as a production site for art and as a place for art education through workshops and tours.
• Wood Workshop: This community workshop allows artists to work with wood and offers regular open workshop evenings.
• Studios and Project Offices: The WerkStadt houses studios for various artistic disciplines such as painting, photography, multimedia art, installation, writing, and wood art. The project office coordinates and organizes all projects and events of the association.
• Art Satellite and Laundromat: Additional locations provide more workspaces and studios for artists, including a focus on stage and costume design.

The main mission of the WerkStadt is to promote contemporary art and to actively advance the exchange around the arts. The association places great importance on the social relevance of art and strives to awaken the interest of broader target groups. Innovativeness, flexibility, and openness to new approaches and project ideas are central values of the WerkStadt.

The WerkStadt is committed to sustainable and inclusive cultural policy. By creating diverse offerings and promoting artistic exchange, the association contributes to cultural diversity and social inclusion. The WerkStadt remains closely connected to the local neighborhood while also promoting international artistic collaboration.

The WerkStadt is more than just an art association – it is a vibrant place of creativity, discourse, and artistic innovation. Through its diverse offerings and its open attitude towards new ideas and projects, the WerkStadt has developed into a central meeting place for art and culture in Berlin over the past fourteen years.

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