Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus
Kebbel Villa in Schwandorf: exhibition house for contemporary art with printmaking studios, a sculpture park and an artist residency.
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About the museum
Since 1988 the Gründerzeit-era building in Fronberg has housed the Oberpfälzer Künstlerhaus. The Kebbel Villa sees itself as a place for presenting, producing and supporting contemporary art, and regularly shows international and regional positions.
The house has extensive workshops for screen printing, etching and lithography, where courses take place and experienced printmakers can rent workspaces. The grounds also include a sculpture park and the Internationale Künstlerhaus run by the friends' association, which serves as living and working space for fellows within an exchange program with partner houses.
Three collections focusing on contemporary art are housed here: that of the Bezirk Oberpfalz (Upper Palatinate regional government, over 200 works, acquisitions since about 1960), that of the city of Schwandorf (around 300 works) and that of the friends' association (about 100 works). A large collection exhibition is curated every year around new acquisitions.
Highlights
- Changing exhibitions of contemporary art with free admission
- Printmaking studios for etching, lithography and screen printing
- Sculpture park
- Collections of the Bezirk Oberpfalz, the city of Schwandorf and the friends' association
- Artist-in-residence program
Permanent exhibition
- Skulpturenpark – Sculptures in the outdoor area of the Künstlerhaus.
- Founded
- 1988
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups | –Guided group tours have a guide price of €30 for up to 20 people (about 45 minutes), or €50 including the workshops, the sculpture park and the Künstlerhaus (about 75 minutes). |
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Admission to the exhibitions is free.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Step-free access to the building with an elevator and a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
Fronberger Straße 31, 92421 Schwandorf (district of Fronberg).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Publications in the shop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 45 min |
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| Good to know | Tours for individuals, pairs or groups through the exhibitions and workshops; on request, the residency program can also be visited. Booking by phone or email. Regular artist talks and public guided tour dates. |
