Who we are
Since 2000, the Freundeskreis Kunsthaus Dresden e. V. has been promoting discussion and outreach in the field of contemporary art at the Kunsthaus Dresden.
With its move to the newly revitalised robotron canteen, the Kunsthaus now occupies a space that is closely linked to the history of information technology in Dresden. The former state-owned enterprise robotron was a leading company among the socialist states, seeking to help shape new ways of living and working through innovative products. As a former canteen, the building was an important venue for social and cultural life in the heart of the city. It was not only a space for shared meals, but also for concerts, celebrations and performances by the in-house cabaret group.
Together with the Kunsthaus Dresden, our association aims to engage critically with the multifaceted history of this venue, which has been closely linked to everyday life in the city for decades. In doing so, we aim to champion an open, accessible space in the city centre that uses the power of art to encourage reflection on cultural, social and political developments. We are always delighted to welcome new members.
What we do
Our association develops its activities independently, but in close consultation with the Kunsthaus team. In the past, the Freundeskreis Kunsthaus Dresden e. V. has already contributed to the planning and implementation of exhibitions and events through its own initiatives, and has organised excursions to exhibitions for its members. We also regularly raise our own funds, which we use to provide targeted support for the Kunsthaus’s exhibition and publication projects. Most recently, we have also become involved at the local political level and, together with other public cultural institutions, civil society initiatives and a large number of individuals, have campaigned for the preservation of the listed Robotron canteen, its renovation and its conversion to a suitable new use.
We intend to continue this commitment in the future. We aim to deliberately maintain an open structure within our association through regular events. We intend to achieve this through a monthly get-together for discussion with curators and artists, exhibition previews and studio visits, discussion events, as well as ongoing dialogue with other associations, cultural policy institutions and interested businesses. We are therefore always interested in discussing new initiatives through which we can draw on ideas from contemporary art as well as related fields such as architecture and design, contemporary music and the performing arts, pop culture and society, and bring these into the urban discourse.
Get involved
If you’d like to get involved, you’ll find our membership form here. Please send the completed PDF to vorstand@freundeskreis-kunsthausdresden.de. Alternatively, forms are available at the robotron canteen till, where you can also hand them in.
Here are the benefits:
- Free admission to all exhibitions at the Kunsthaus Dresden
- 20 per cent discount on Kunsthaus Dresden’s publications and exhibition catalogues
- A behind-the-scenes look at the city’s cultural life
- The chance to be part of an exciting network of art-loving citizens
The annual membership fee is as follows:
- Reduced fee (school pupils, students and apprentices, artists, pensioners and, in general, based on self-assessment): €20.00
- Minimum fee: €30.00
- Voluntary higher fee (supports the association’s work and members with limited financial means): €50.00
- Companies wishing to support the work of the Kunsthaus may also do so by paying an annual contribution of €60.00.
We would be happy to provide you with detailed information about our work. Please contact Nikolai Brandes (Chair) at vorstand@freundeskreis-kunsthausdresden.de.
Donations to the association can be made via the following bank details:
FREUNDESKREIS KUNST HAUS DRESDEN E.V.
IBAN: DE73 8505 0300 3120 0939 03
BIC: OSDDDE81XXX
The Freundeskreis Kunst Haus Dresden e. V. is a charitable association based in Dresden. Board of Directors: Nikolai Brandes, Katja Stintz and Silke Wagler. Postal address: Freundeskreis Kunsthaus Dresden e. V., Lingnerallee 3, PO Box 80, 01069 Dresden.
