Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen

About the museum

The Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen was founded in 1985 as an association and initially responded with artistic actions to contested urban planning situations, for example in buildings slated for demolition such as the Volksbad or the Gewerbeschule. Between 1988 and 1995 it was active as a "wandering association" in temporary spaces, and from 1990 it received an annual contribution from the city.

After the property at Wassergasse 24 was cleared, the city provided a temporary space at Davidstrasse 40 at the end of 1992, where the institution has been firmly established ever since. Since 1996 the artistic direction has been openly advertised, and the program has increasingly opened up to international art. In 2004 the Kunst Halle moved into the first floor of the old warehouse; after a conversion by the Herisau architects Keller/Hubacher, these rooms now include a lobby and three exhibition rooms.

Since 2007 the house has been led by Giovanni Carmine. It sees itself as a platform and production site for contemporary art, supports artists in creating new works, works with art venues in Switzerland and abroad, and publishes catalogs. There is no collection of its own and no permanent exhibition; the house is open only during exhibitions.

Highlights

• Contemporary art in old brick warehouses
• New productions by young and international artists
• Free admission up to age 18
• Art education for ages 5 to 100
• Public guided tours twice per exhibition

Founded

1985

Operated by

Verein Kunst Halle Sankt Gallen

Director

Giovanni Carmine

Admission & discounts

Free admission for members of the Kunst Halle and the admission network, with a Raiffeisen card, the Swiss Museum Pass or the St. Gallen Museum Pass, for members of ICOM, IKT and VMS, and for school classes from the canton of St. Gallen.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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

The main entrance on Davidstrasse has steps. Step-free access is available via the paved back courtyard (corner of Geltenwilerstrasse and Davidstrasse) with a ramp of about 8% gradient. A call to +41 71 222 10 14 is enough, and the door will be unlocked. Restroom for people with disabilities on the second floor, also accessible with a companion.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Workshop "Kunst für 5- bis 100-Jährige" (art for all ages) on request for mixed-age groups (CHF 150 plus admission); also painting afternoons for children and workshops for school classes.

Getting there & parking

By car: take the St. Gallen-Kreuzbleiche motorway exit, turn right at the first traffic light, cross the bridge and turn left at the second cross street into Davidstrasse.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 120 guests.

Lobby for about 80 people (lectures, aperitifs); together with the three exhibition rooms (about 400 m², depending on the exhibition) up to 120 people. Inquiries to foyer@k9000.ch.

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