When does the members' trip take place?

On August 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bielefeld Art Association.

Where is the meeting point?

At the Bielefeld Art Association, Welle 61, 33602 Bielefeld.

Who is the guest artist?

The guest is the Polish painter Julia Platt, who is working in Bielefeld as part of a three-month residency.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration is possible until July 31, 2026, via email to mitglieder@kunstverein-bielefeld.de.

Is the event accessible for people with disabilities?

Access is reportedly not barrier-free; a restroom is available.

Who is the event intended for?

The event is aimed at members of the Bielefeld Art Association.

An intimate studio visit with Julia Platt opens Bielefeld's art scene in a poetic way

Name: Members' Trip in the Neighborhood: Studio Visit with Julia Platt
Start: 2026-08-05T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-05T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Kunstverein Bielefeld

A studio visit that sharpens the view of contemporary art

The members' trip in the neighborhood takes place on August 5, 2026, at the Bielefeld Art Association, thus right in the midst of a lively art experience. The focus is on the visit with guest artist Julia Platt, who has come from Warsaw to Bielefeld for a three-month artists' residency to develop new paintings here.

Between residency, travel, and image finding

During her stay, Julia Platt is working on a new series of paintings, including large-format works as well as smaller formats and mixed forms. The biographical break between familiar surroundings and new urban space serves as the driving force for her painting. Exactly therein lies the special tension of this studio visit: art does not appear as a finished result, but as an open process, as a work in development.

The atmosphere of the art association

The Bielefeld Art Association has understood itself as a place for the dissemination of contemporary art since its founding in 1929. The spaces at Welle 61 provide the suitable framework for this: concentrated, dialogical, close to current artistic production. Those who experience a members' trip here do not only encounter an artist, but also the exhibition atmosphere of a house that emphasizes exchange, aesthetic experience, and cultural education.

A young position in contemporary painting

Julia Platt, born in 1997, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw with Andrzej Rysiński and graduated with honors in 2022. She is also among the winners of the 4th National Student Painting Competition named after W. Fangor. These key facts place her in a generation that does not perceive painting as a completed medium, but as an experimental field between observation, memory, and locality.

Why this visit is worthwhile

Especially for members, the appointment opens a rare view behind the scenes of artistic work. The direct exchange with the guest artist, the proximity to the studio, and the focus on processes of emergence give the evening a special charm. Art enthusiasts do not experience a distanced presentation here, but a lively moment of contemporary painting in an environment that expressly promotes dialogue.

Anyone who wants to understand contemporary art not just as a visual experience but in its emergence should mark this date. The studio visit with Julia Platt promises closeness, insight, and an inspiring encounter with a young position in painting. A visit on-site is definitely worthwhile.