Kunstwerk Carlshütte is a non-profit cultural initiative and organises an annual art exhibition NordArt, taking place since 1999, with about 250 selected artists from all over the world. As an internationally established forum for cultural education and exchange, the NordArt has dedicated itself to the task of enhancing mutual understanding through the language of art. Year after year the exhibition redefines itself anew, setting new priorities. NordArt ranks among the largest exhibitions of contemporary art in Europe. The vast aisles of the historic iron foundry serve as its stage, with their 22,000 square meters of floor space and the adjacent 80,000 square meters large sculpture park. Interacting with the impressive scenery of the industrial architecture the art works develop a distinct atmosphere, taking the visitors on an incomparable journy around the world through art.
For several years, the NordArt has put the fine arts of one specific country in the focus with its own dedicated pavilion and cooperates with embassies, cultural institutions and curators from different countries.For NordArt 2016, about 4500 artists from 109 countries have submitted their applications.
Chief Curator: Wolfgang Gramm
Exhibition area:
The old foundry building in the Carlshütte (22,000 sqm), ACO Wagenremise (400 sqm), a 80,000 square metre sculpture park, as well as public spaces in the town. For an impression of the exhibition site visit the virtual tour.
Address: Kunstwerk Carlshütte, Vorwerksallee, 24782 Büdelsdorf, Germany
Opening ceremony and general opening times:
Public Opening ceremony: Saturday 10 June 2017
Opening times: till 8 October 2017, Tuesday to Sunday 11 am 7 pm
NordArt-Prize:
The NordArt-Prize worth 10.000 Euro is being sponsored by Hans-Julius and Johanna Ahlmann (ACO Group) since 2010. Each year one artist is awarded with the aim to support the art and culture scene.
Public Choice Award:
The visitors of the NordArt can vote for their favourite artist. The three winners are invited to participate again in next years NordArt. Each award is worth 1.000 Euro.
NordArt-Symposium:
Each year the exhibition is preceded by the international NordArt Symposium. Approximately 10 artists are invited to attend the symposium and create large works (sculpture, installation, painting) for the current NordArt.
NordArt Catalogue:
A catalogue in DIN A4 format (29,7 cm x 21 cm), in German/English, is produced for the exhibition with one page per artist. All participating artists receive a free copy of the catalogue.
Application for Participation:
The deadline for applications is 30 November 2016
Informations and application for participation: http://www.nordart.de/en/bewerbung-NA17.html
No entry fee, no participating fee.
Transport costs: yes.
www.nordart.de