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10 x galleries in Groningen

Groningen is bursting with creativity. One of the best ways to experience this is by visiting one of the many quirky galleries in Stad. Whether you are looking for inspiration in modern art, classic paintings or want to meet up-and-coming talent, in these galleries you will find stories without words. Where will you stop by?

Gallery Noord | Surprising art in the heart of Groningen

Nieuwstad 6, Groningen - Galerie Noord has been an exhibition space in the heart of Groningen since 1997. It is a place where art lovers, northern artists and visitors come together and are surprised by changing exhibitions of photography, installations and both solo and group exhibitions. In cooperation with Academie Minerva , among others, the gallery also offers space to new and emerging talent.

Noorderlicht | Stage for photography and visual media

Akerkhof 12, Groningen - With an eye for developments, but without following trends, Noorderlicht focuses on photography and other visual media. Both young makers and established names get a stage there. In addition, Noorderlicht organises an annual photography festival, in which local themes are placed in an international perspective.

The City Gallery | By artists for art lovers

Oude Boteringestraat 7, Groningen - De Stadsgalerie was founded by six Dutch artists with the aim of creating and showing contemporary figurative art. The gallery presents work in a variety of styles and formats, from minimalism to still life. Next year, the entrance hall of Martiniplaza will be enriched with paintings by 14 affiliated artists.

Kunstpunt | Junction for art

Trompsingel 27a, Groningen - Kunstpunt is the place where northern visual art begins. The organisation acts as a hub, an artistiek beacon. Kunstpunt Groningen organises various art routes that take you past unusual alleys, streets and quirky entrepreneurs with a typical Groningen twist. Kunstpunt makes art more accessible, because it is meant for everyone. With the city of Groningen as your canvas, you can indulge your artistic heart.

PMCA | A small museum for big ideas

Gedempte Zuiderdiep 132, Groningen - The Pitcairn Museum for Contemporary Art provides a platform for artists from home and abroad. The museum in the centre of Groningen can be visited 24/7 and presents exhibitions in miniature form, giving visitors a diorama-like experience. A small museum for big ideas.

OFF HOOK | An artist-run artspace for modern art

Bloemsingel 200, Groningen - OFF HOOK is an art space for contemporary art in Groningen, located in the former laboratory Het Paleis. The focus is on abstract solo exhibitions, with additional space for performances and lectures. Each exhibition is accompanied by a screen print, made together with the artist at Zeefdrukatelier Hogeland.

NP3 | The Platform for Contemporary Art

Hofstraat 21, Groningen - NP3 is the platform for investigative and experimental contemporary art. The platform invites artists to collaborate on the next stap in their development in every possible form. From residency and research to production and presentation. NP3 develops the art projects from three different, unique locations in the city of Groningen, each with its own architecture, function and appearance. These include the 'white cube', the industrial container art hall 'MOBi' and the interactive 'eMMa' in the 'Video bus stop'.

Galerie Forma Aktua | Established order to talented start-ups

Nieuwstad 10, Groningen - Forma Aktua is a gallery in the heart of Groningen, where both established artists and new talent exhibit. This ensures a diverse mix of works and encourages interaction with visitors. Run by over 20 volunteers, the gallery organises more than 10 exhibitions a year, from painting to graphics and sculpture.

Ann's Art | Just like home

Laan Corpus Den Hoorn 100, Groningen - Ronald and Marijke together run Ann's Art, Galerie & Kunstuitleen, an established name for over 30 years. Since 2013, the gallery has been located at Vos Interieur, showcasing art between interiors. There are around eight exhibitions a year, and via art lending you can also get works temporarily in your home.

Pictura | Contemporary visual arts, meeting and debate

Sint Walburgstraat 1, Groningen - In the national monument on the Martinikerkhof, Pictura offers a space and stage for the work of mainly Groningen artists. Both work by old and young, as well as deceased artists of high quality can be found in the building under the Martinitoren. Besides visual art, Pictura also focuses on performing arts such as music, poetry, literature and theatre, both on a small and national scale.