Gmünder Kunstverein

Kornhaus from the south-west, seat of the art association

Sign of the Kunstverein am Kornhaus

The Gmünder Art Association is a German Kunstverein , in the gallery in the former granary of the city Schwabisch Gmund organizes individual and group exhibitions of contemporary works by national and international artists.

history

The art association was founded in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 1890. It was founded as the “Vorwärts” arts and crafts association by 27 goldsmiths and silversmiths , engravers and chasers . The aim of the resulting community of interests of artisans was the exchange and expansion of design skills. In the 1950s and 60s the composition changed - many designers became members. The statutes of 1954 say: “The association serves the direct promotion of art and the professional development of its members. It should continue to arouse understanding for artistic work and it is a special endeavor of the association to interest young people in art ”. The Gmünder Kunstverein has around 400 members in 2015, half of whom are artistically active, which is reflected in the concept of the events. For example, a motto is created twice a year and corresponding artistic positions are researched and invited. In terms of population, it is one of the largest art associations in Baden-Württemberg . The art association is committed to the mediation of contemporary art . As a non-profit institution, it enables discussions and encounters between artists and the various groups of visitors. She organizes guided tours, artist talks, lectures, trips and much more.

Exhibitions (selection)

• 2010: Rotraud Hofmann, Brigitte Wilhelm : The time of stones
• 2011: On the occasion of the 40th anniversary: Haus Lindenhof Foundation
• 2012: Horst Peter Schlotter , Pictures and Objects: Findings
• 2013: Eckhart Dietz : Over the years
• 2014: Ina Weber
• 2015: Jan-Hendrik Pelz : Blinding work
• 2016: Franziska Rutishauser : Straw-Power-Gold
• 2016: Jochen Mühlenbrink : Cover up. painting
• 2016: Walter Giers : Concept by chance

Publications

• 100 years of Gmünder Kunstverein e. V. , for the 100th anniversary of the Gmünder Kunstverein. Ed .: Gmünder Kunstverein 1990. Red .: Kuno Staudenmaier. With contributions by Torsten Krämer and Hermann Baumhauer.
• Publications listed in the German National Library

Web links

• Literature by and about Gmünder Kunstverein in the catalog of the German National Library
• Gmünder Kunstverein homepage

Individual evidence

1. ↑ From the opening speech: Rotraud Hofmann and Brigitte Wilhelm - The Time of Stones, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Gmünder Kunstverein, Galerie im Kornhaus, until August 8, 2010 .
2. ↑ Remszeitung November 8, 2013.
3. ↑ Digital Magazin Gmündguide accessed on October 31, 2018.
4. ↑ Remszeitung November 25, 2015.
5. ^ Homepage Marjatta Hölz Exhibitions and projects there, introductory speech by Marjatta Hölz, November 18, 2016.
6. ↑ Gmünder Tagespost, November 17, 2016.
7. ↑ Gmünder Tagespost November 20, 2016.
8. ↑ Remszeitung November 23, 2016.
9. ↑ Gmünder Tagespost June 4, 2016.
10. ↑ Schwäbische Post , September 16, 2016.
11. ↑ Remszeitung September 16, 2016.