When is the Artothek in the Gallery at the Town Hall Aalen open?

The exhibition can be seen from December 1, 2026, to January 10, 2027. Monday to Thursday, Sundays, and public holidays it is open from 2 to 4 PM. On Saturdays, the opening hours are from 11 AM to 1 PM.

What is the admission fee for the exhibition?

Visiting the exhibition is free of charge.

Can artworks be borrowed?

Yes, selected pictures, photographs, and sculptures can be borrowed for one year. The rental fee is 35.70 euros.

When can reserved artworks be picked up?

Reserved artworks can be picked up starting January 11, 2027.

Where does the Artothek take place?

The Artothek takes place in the Gallery at the Town Hall Aalen at Marktplatz 30 in 73430 Aalen.

Is there an accompanying educational program or tours?

No additional tours or workshops are specified in the available event information for the exhibition.

Artful in Advent: Discover Aalen's Artothek between collection and present

Name: Artothek in the Gallery at the Town Hall
Start: 2026-12-05T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-10T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Galerie im Rathaus Aalen

Artful in Advent: The Artothek opens new perspectives on art

In the Gallery at the Town Hall Aalen, the exhibition for the Artothek is combined with a special Advent format. From December 1, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the exhibition space transforms into a walk-in Advent calendar, focusing on artworks from the city collection and works by regional artists.

24 artworks, 24 artistic discoveries

Every day, a new artistic secret will be unveiled. A total of 24 works are planned: twelve pieces by artists from the region will meet twelve artworks from the collection of the City of Aalen. The daily presentation creates a tense dramaturgy and invites viewers to look at paintings, photographs, and sculptures from a changing perspective.

The Artothek: Art for your own home

The exhibition directly introduces the principle of the Artothek. Selected artworks can be borrowed for one year, thus transferring them from the institutional exhibition space to private environments. The annual rental fee is 35.70 euros. Designated artworks are also available for sale. All reserved works can be picked up starting January 11, 2027.

Aesthetic experience in the Town Hall

The Gallery at the Town Hall creates an accessible encounter with contemporary art and regional culture. Among colors, forms, picture surfaces, and plastic materials, an exhibition atmosphere emerges that invites both concentrated examination of the works and spontaneous discovery. The combination of the Advent calendar, collection care, and Artothek makes visible how art can continue to influence everyday life.

Cultural education through direct encounter

The Artothek strengthens cultural participation: visitors choose art not only for a short tour but can engage with a work over the long term. This form of cultural education expands the museum visit into a personal, sustainable aesthetic experience. Art is viewed, selected, and ultimately contemplated in one’s own living environment.

Conclusion: Discover art and take it home

The Artothek in the Gallery at the Town Hall Aalen promises a varied art experience between Advent, regional art scene, and city collection. Anyone wanting to experience pictures, photographs, and sculptures in a focused exhibition atmosphere and borrow art for their own home should definitely visit this exhibition live.