Before the official opening, students, apprentices, and high school students (in grades 10–12 and above) have the opportunity to experience new special exhibitions, talk with artists, or discuss the art collection with our team.

Admission is free with a student ID.
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Are you between 16 and 26 years old and want to do more than just look at art—you want to get involved yourself? Inspired by the artworks in the collection and the special exhibitions, we’re opening a creative space for you—a place to exchange ideas, experiment, and create art. Here, you can follow your own instincts and discover new forms of expression. Highlights like behind-the-scenes tours and meet-ups with artists make the Werk:Klub your special cultural space.

Free admission, registration required
With artist Markus Henschler and Jacqueline Est, Trainee in the Education Department
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Once a quarter, we meet at Salon 20 to read short excerpts from key works of art history and discuss them together. Participants gain a deeper insight into the collections of the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen and can experience the museums from a whole new perspective.

Participation is free of charge, registration is required, in German.
You can find information about our current events in the calendar or in our newsletter.

K21 Encounters is a series of artistic interventions that take place at various locations within K21—including performances, film screenings, culinary gatherings, discussions, and listening sessions. The format offers a platform particularly to young artists from the region and supports new developments in various artistic practices. In addition to the interventions, the focus is above all on dialogue with the audience. At the same time, the works often engage with the distinctive architecture of K21. The events take place every two months.

You can find information about our current events in the calendar or in our newsletter.