About us
Kommunale Galerien Berlin are together the Arbeitskreis Kommunale Galerien Berlin (Working Group Municipal Galleries Berlin)
- are 37 freely accessible galleries with a total of 10000 m2 exhibition space
- have for decades exhibited 200 shows annually, involving over 1000 professional artists
- are places for the promotion of artists, of artistic experiments and the development of presentation and communication formats
- are places of cultural and art education for people from all different backgrounds, cultural traditions and generations
- are places for contextualised discussion on thematic, cultural, political and historical issues
- reflect the cultural diversity of the city
- are important art locations in the citywide context and a matter of survival for independent artists
- are often the sites of first public presentation and professionalisation of artists and art organisers living and working in Berlin
- are places of active networking between different scenes and operators, particularly between the independent scene and institutional cultural workers
- are places of active participation in unbiased communication and free opinion for all recognised community groups
- are anchored in their respective locales and contribute to their continuity and stability through the qualitative delineation of private, independent and commercial offers
FAQ
Q: Is there a newsletter?
A: We don’t produce a newsletter but you can subscribe to individual gallery newsletters at each gallery on-site and via their websites.
Q: How do you apply for an exhibition as an artist?
A: You can apply directly to individual galleries in each district. Our website offers an up-to-date overview of Berlin’s thirty-seven municipal galleries, including contact details. Further information on each gallery’s focus and specialisation can be found on their respective websites. Please submit applications directly to your selected galleries.