Studios and galleries
In Midden-Groningen
Art lovers can indulge themselves not only in the city but also across the province. Whether you prefer small art galleries or quirky studios, there are plenty of ways to admire art in Midden-Groningen .
ARTOS Art Lending Service | Kunst in huis
Slochteren – Want to enjoy art at home? The collection of ARTOS – Slochteren Art Lending Service comprises over eight hundred works of art in various styles and a wide range of techniques: sculptures, etchings, photography, ceramics, oil paintings, jewellery and drawings. There are also regular exhibitions held in the building.
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Atelier Lydia Jonkman | Colourful paintings
Siddeburen – At artist Lydia Jonkman’s workshops, you’ll learn the finer points of painting. She is known for her cheerful, colourful paintings of the beautiful Groningen countryside, animals and flowers. She regularly gives inspiring drawing and painting lessons in her studio, for both children and adults. Having fun is always the top priority here.
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Kultuureiland Damsterplas | Crafts and play
Between Steendam and Siddeburen – Kultuureiland Damsterplas is a fantastic, spacious spot in the heart of nature. Here, artists from diverse backgrounds blend art, culture, innovation, nature and sustainability into an artistiek and attractive experience park. In the summer, there are soapstone carving workshops for children and pottery classes for adults. In the autumn, visitors can get creative with pumpkins or chestnuts. Natural materials are always the starting point.
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Kunstruimte De Smederij | Sculptures from a rough, jagged stone
Sappemeer - De Smederij in Sappemeer is a unique space that brings together makers and lovers of art. Here you can look at art, exhibit your own work or engage in all kinds of creative workshops. Kunstruimte De Smederij is in a former forge and still has an industrial look.
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Museum Lammert Boerma | Large paintings
Borgercompagnie – In the museum, the Groningen artist Lammert Boerma exhibits his remarkable masterpieces. Boerma uses a17th-century painting technique involving an underlayer of tempera over which he applies layers of oil paint. His often large-scale paintings blend realistic, surrealist and symbolic elements. As well as paintings, the museum also houses sculptures, photographs, drawings and a collection of vintage mopeds from the 1950s and 1960s, all displayed across thirteen rooms, each with its own colour scheme and style.
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