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

The exhibition is open Monday to Thursday, as well as Sunday and on public holidays from 2 PM to 4 PM. On Saturdays, it can be visited from 11 AM to 1 PM.

What is the admission fee for the exhibition?

Admission to the exhibition is free.

What artworks are displayed in the Artothek?

You can see paintings, photographs, and sculptures from the municipal art collection as well as works by artists from the region.

Can artworks be borrowed?

Yes, selected artworks can be borrowed for one year. The loan fee is 35.70 euros. Designated artworks can also be purchased.

When can reserved artworks be picked up?

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

Is there information about accessibility and guided tours?

Information about guided tours and accessibility will follow.

Artothek Aalen: Discover regional art in Advent and take inspiration home

Name: Artothek in the Town Hall Gallery
Start: 2026-12-04T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-10T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Galerie im Rathaus Aalen

Artfully in Advent: Discover the Artothek in the Town Hall Aalen

The Town Hall Gallery Aalen transforms into a walk-in Advent calendar in December 2026, inviting visitors not only to view art but to incorporate it into their daily lives. The exhibition on the Artothek combines focused artwork observation with a special pre-Christmas exhibition atmosphere.

24 artworks, 24 artistic discoveries

From December 1 to December 24, a total of 24 artworks will be presented concealed and will be gradually unveiled each day. This includes twelve works by artists from the region as well as twelve pieces from the city of Aalen's collection. This creates a diverse dialogue between contemporary regional art and the established municipal collection.

Painting, photography, and sculpture for your home

The Artothek provides immediate access to art: Selected paintings, photographs, and sculptures can be borrowed for one year. The aesthetic experience does not end at the gallery but continues in private spaces. Colors, shapes, materials, and individual image worlds accompany borrowers in their daily lives and turn art into a personal artistic experience.

Cultural education through immediate artwork encounters

The presentation of the works invites comparisons between different artistic forms of expression and sharpens personal perception. The connection between exhibition, collection management, and lending makes the Artothek a low-threshold offer for cultural education. Here, art does not appear as an unreachable object but as a vibrant part of social and private life.

Reserve and pick up from January

All presented artworks can be reserved. The pick-up is scheduled from January 11, 2027. Thus, the exhibition offers both a quiet moment of artwork observation and the opportunity to experience a selected piece in one's home in the long term. The loan of an artwork from the municipal collection costs 35.70 euros for one year; designated works can also be purchased.

Conclusion: Experience art as personal enrichment

The Artothek in the Town Hall Gallery Aalen combines Advent, contemporary art, and citizen-oriented cultural work into a special artistic experience. Visitors discover regional positions, works from the municipal collection, and new perspectives on painting, photography, and sculpture. A visit opens up aesthetic experience and cultural enrichment right in Aalen.