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The One Day Choir at the Kunsthalle
Where art opens up spaces for change, we allow voices to resound – together, with other people, other songs, in a different space. The result is a unique sound adventure: we remember and pass on.
As part of the Duane Linklater mâcistan exhibition and “Flowers everywhere” from the collection, we will immerse ourselves together in the world of choral singing between departure and reorganization, between remembering and passing on. We do voice training, learn new and old songs and transform many voices into a choir.
Anyone can take part, with or without experience, young or young at heart, amateur or professional. Singing brings people together – and is good for body and soul.
Admission incl. Exhibition visit: Pay what you can.
We want as many people as possible to be able to afford to take part. This is why the solidarity principle “Pay what you can” was chosen for this event.
Registration with us: anmeldung@kunsthalle-bielefeld.de or phone 0521 329995018
or at the Klang!Festival: info@klangfestival-bielefeld.de
An event in cooperation with the Klang!Festival Bielefeld e.V.
Six museums, 36 questions and two bicycles – go on a varied discovery tour through art, history, architecture and natural sciences. Answer the questions of at least five museums to be in the lottery pot and win great prizes.
On International Museum Day, May 17, 2026, six Bielefeld museums will once again open their doors for the fifth edition of the Bielefeld Museum Rally. The initiative, which was launched in collaboration with the “Bielefelder Konsens — Pro Bielefeld” association, aims to make the city’s diverse museum landscape visible and tangible for children, young people and adults.
Included are:
- Historical Museum Bielefeld
- Art Gallery Bielefeld
- Kunstverein Bielefeld
- Museum Huelsmann
- Museum Laundry Factory
- Natural History Museum Bielefeld
Taking part in the museum rally is easy: a rally booklet containing a total of 36 questions – six questions per museum – will be available in each of the six museums on May 17, 2026. The museums are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the day of the event, and admission and participation in the rally are free of charge.
The award ceremony for the successful participants will take place on June 10, 2026 at 6 pm at Café Gemach Manhattan in the Kunsthalle.
“Happy Birthday Grundgesetz” – hands-on day for children and adults at the Kunsthalle Bielefeld
To mark the 77th anniversary of the german constitution on May 23, 2026, the Andreas Mohn Foundation and its partners are inviting young people to take part in a special hands-on event. As part of the first nationwide hands-on day, initiated by German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the Basic Law will be brought to life in a creative and lively way. Under the title “Day of Honor – For you. For us. For everyone.” the event is aimed at all interested citizens. It will take place in the sculpture park of the Kunsthalle Bielefeld.
The focus is on creative hands-on activities in which participants are invited to artistically express their thoughts, values and perspectives on the german constitution. They are supported by the art educators of the Kunsthalle Bielefeld.
Pupils from the Bielefeld Art and Music School (MUKU) will provide a varied supporting program and accompany the event with live music. In addition, selected works of art from MUKU-
Pupils presented. Food and drink will also be provided.
In case of unfavorable weather conditions, the event will be moved to the Malstube (atelier) of the Kunsthalle Bielefeld.
The organizers cordially invite all interested students and adults to participate and ask for registration by e-mail to: veranstaltung@andreas-mohn-
foundation.com
The Andreas Mohn Foundation, the Kunsthalle Bielefeld, the Bielefeld Art and Music School and the City of Bielefeld’s Department of Education are joining forces to promote democratic values, participation and cultural education.
To accompany the current exhibition “Flowers everywhere“, the Kunsthalle Bielefeld and the Mertens Wiesbrock organic farm are hosting a special flower workshop.
Lisa Wiesbrock and florist Luzia Handing provide insights into the Slowflower movement. It is committed to regional, seasonal and sustainable floristry. They also tell us about their sustainably managed flower field in Rietberg-Varensell. Participants then create their own wreath from dried flowers and grasses – a floral memento that will preserve the beauty of summer for a long time.
No prior knowledge is required to participate. The course fee includes all materials for a semi-tied dried flower wreath. 12 people can take part. Minimum age 12 years.
It is necessary to buy a ticket for the event in advance or to register at:
anmeldung@kunsthalle-bielefeld.de
T 0521 329995018
KB Journal
The path to a climate-friendly museum
A contribution by Prof. Peter Gorschlüter
A blog post by Prof. Peter Gorschlüter on his lecture ‘The path to a climate-friendly museum’.
Look up – the road to a green museum
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Stefan Simon
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Stefan Simon on his lecture ‘Look up – the path to the green museum’.
Peace with Gaia – perspectives, possibilities and limits of cultural institutions in the sustainability transformation process
A contribution from Ministerial Councillor Ralph Zinnikus
A blog post by Ministerialrat Ralph Zinnikus on his lecture ‘Peace with Gaia – perspectives, possibilities and limits of cultural institutions in the sustainability transformation process’.
Curating as Care Work: Of the Museum Climate in Planetary Interdependencies and Cultural Imaginaries.
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Elke Krasny
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Elke Krasny on her lecture ‘Curating as care work: On the museum climate in planetary interdependencies and cultural imaginaries’.
The city, the box, the art and the climate. Attempt at a relational reassembly
A contribution by Prof. Dipl. Ing. Bernd Kniess
A blog post by Prof. Dipl. Ing. Bernd Kniess on his lecture ‘The city, the box, art and the climate. Attempt at a relational reassembly’.
Exhibiting and preserving as toxic paradigms. Can cultural institutions negotiate the environmental crisis?
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Peter J. Schneemann
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Peter J. Schneemann on his lecture ‘Exhibiting and preserving as toxic paradigms. Can cultural institutions negotiate the environmental crisis?
Rewilding the white cube: the role of art museums in tackling the climate emergency
A contribution from Frances Morris
A blog post by Frances Morris on her talk ‘Rewilding the white cube: the role of art museums in addressing climate emergency’.
The spatial culture of the museum
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Kali Tzorzti
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Kali Tzorzti on her keynote lecture ‘The spatial culture of museums’.
Vulnerable Processes. Vulnerable Processes. A Curatorial Reflection on the Museum in Transition.
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Doreen Mende
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Doreen Mende on his keynote lecture ,Vulnerable Processes. A Curatorial Reflection on the Museum in Transition.’
Abhängen statt aufhängen? – Museum Spaces and the New Ethics of Communitization
A contribution by Prof. Dr. Karen van den Berg
A blog post by Prof. Dr. Karen van den Berg on his impulse lecture ,Hang up instead of hanging up? – Museum Spaces and the New Ethics of Communion’.