Donaufest flags (Ulm/Neu-Ulm) Realisation by the Donaufest collective Ralf Milde Idea and concept Jochen Kohlenberger Design Font and colours Anastasia Iltsou Artistic collaboration Let's not kid ourselves! Even 24 years after the first Danube Festival, not everyone in Ulm and Neu-Ulm and the thousands and thousands of visitors to past Danube Festivals realise just how many nations [...]
European History" theme tent Discover the cultural diversity of the Danube region! The Danube Swabian Central Museum and the Cultural Advisor for the Danube Region offer a daily programme in the "European History" theme tent for you to join in, listen and enjoy, get to know and experience. Pécs - Worth a visit The regional capital of Pécs / Fünfkirchen is considered the most atmospheric city in Hungary. The [...]
This year's arts and crafts workshops for adults are all about colours and the various artistic design options with different materials. In this painting workshop led by Ukrainian artist Tetiana Romanova, everything revolves around the fantasy bird, a central element in the works of so-called Petrykiwka painting. This art form has been declared an intangible cultural asset by UNESCO. [...]
Under the guidance of Hungarian craftswoman Boglárka Tóth, participants will first receive a brief introduction to the art of linoleum printing and can then get creative themselves on textiles or paper. White paper and textiles will be turned into artistic unique pieces. Participants can choose from more than 25 different plates with a wide variety of motifs. There is sure to be something for everyone [...]
This year's arts and crafts workshops for adults are all about colours and the various artistic design possibilities with different materials. A special focus in this workshop is on the beauty of plants. The course will be led by Ukrainian artisan Olga Zavalniuk. Participants will receive a brief introduction to the plant printing technique and will be able to use this knowledge to [...]
With the help of Austrian artisan Ruth Reisenhofer, young visitors can emboss various patterns on prepared leather bracelets and then paint or colour them. This is how individual unique pieces of jewellery are created. The children's programme takes place in the presence of parents. Parents are liable for their children and have a duty of supervision. This does not pass to the workshop organisers. Admission is free. Please [...]
Programme for the conclusion of the 2022 - 2024 project What connects a nunnery that is almost a thousand years old with an Art Nouveau palace from 1909? Both were among the mysterious places that were presented in the "Mysterious" project, worked on in an artistic performance and thus made known to the public. What secrets the old butcher's shop in Ebensee and the tunnels of [...]
Part of the programme for the art project "Mysterious" In the workshop, participants discover the secrets of the Danube region, which they approach in a playful, learning and creative way. What connects a nunnery that is almost a thousand years old with an Art Nouveau palace from 1909? Both were among the mysterious places that were presented in the "Mysterious" project, worked on in an artistic performance and thus made known to the public [...].
Under the guidance of Serbian craftswoman Marika Srdić, after a short introduction, participants will sew a pencil case from prepared fabric elements, which can then be individually decorated. This makes tidying up really fun. The children's programme takes place in the presence of parents. Parents are liable for their children and have a duty of supervision. This does not pass to the workshop leader. The [...]
Part of the programme for the art project "Mysterious" Why is there still (or already again) a division that can also be strongly felt along the Danube? Who is dividing whom? And why? What can be done? This is also the topic of a panel discussion on Wednesday, which will be led by Alida Bremer and Norbert Mappes-Niediek. What connects a [...]
This workshop, led by Serbian craftswoman Réka Gyurkovics, is aimed at participants who enjoy sewing by hand or simply want to try it out. Small animals are created from scraps of fabric, which are given a very individual look with small beads, buttons and other embellishments. They become faithful companions as key rings or brooches. The children's programme [...]
Part of the programme for the art project "Mysterious" In the workshop, participants discover the secrets of the Danube region, which they approach in a playful, learning and creative way. What connects a nunnery that is almost a thousand years old with an Art Nouveau palace from 1909? Both were among the mysterious places that were presented in the "Mysterious" project, worked on in an artistic performance and thus made known to the public [...].
Part of the programme for the art project "Mysterious" A reading by and with Thomas Perle Three women from three different generations are driven through history across political, geographical and linguistic borders. A European family story about the first colonists in the Forest Carpathians, about the world wars, flight and expulsion and the hope for a new life in the [...]
Part of the programme for the art project "Mysterious" In the workshop, participants discover the secrets of the Danube region, which they approach in a playful, learning and creative way. What connects a nunnery that is almost a thousand years old with an Art Nouveau palace from 1909? Both were among the mysterious places that were presented in the "Mysterious" project, worked on in an artistic performance and thus made known to the public [...].
Part of the programme for the art project "Mysterious" In addition to music and good conversation, the curator for Austria, Jakob Kinz, reads texts that were written at the individual locations. What connects an almost 1000-year-old nunnery with an Art Nouveau palace from 1909? Both were among the mysterious places that were presented in the "Mysterious" project, which were then processed in an artistic performance [...].
This year's arts and crafts workshops for adults are all about colours and the various artistic design options with different materials. Under the guidance of Ukrainian artist Natalia Rukavitsyna, participants will gain an insight into acrylic painting. The participants will create their desired motifs on small canvases using acrylic colours. The number of participants is limited, without registration Participation is free of charge
In this workshop, participants will learn from Ukrainian craftswoman Olga Zavalniuk how to make the Ukrainian folk toy "Konyk", which translates as small horse. Since ancient times, the horse has symbolised the sun, courage and strength. A horse can be made from hay, straw, jute, cotton threads and scraps of plait and fabric. The children's programme takes place [...]
Part of the programme for the "Mysterious" art project Fairytale storytelling with Tine Mehls What connects an almost one thousand year old nunnery with an Art Nouveau palace from 1909? Both were among the mysterious places that were presented in the "Mysterious" project, processed in an artistic performance and thus made known to the public. What secrets do the old butcher's shop in Ebensee and the [...]
Together with the Hungarian craftswoman Luca Jandó, the participants mould clay hedgehogs from bulky pieces of clay. With an indentation on the back, these become beautiful and practical pen holders that keep the desk tidy. The children's programme takes place in the presence of parents. Parents are responsible for their children and have a duty of supervision. This does not [...]
European History" theme tent Discover the cultural diversity of the Danube region! The Danube Swabian Central Museum and the Cultural Advisor for the Danube Region offer a daily programme in the "European History" theme tent to participate, listen and enjoy, get to know and experience. Beautiful blue Danube Hands-on activities centred around the Danube for young and old: Bring your "Ulm box" to the safe [...].
