Open Studios Frankfurt (Oder) / Słubice

Art at the Place of Creation

The Open Studios Day is a nationwide format: Once a year, artists open their workspaces and allow visitors a direct glimpse into the creative process. Brandenburg organizes its version centrally through the 'Offene Ateliers Brandenburg' initiative, in which several cities and districts participate.

Frankfurt (Oder) and Słubice participate in this initiative with a special bonus: They are a cross-border twin city with a German-Polish art scene. The Open Studios connect venues on both sides of the Oder into a route — a unique constellation in Germany.

2026 Program

On the weekend of May 2nd to 3rd, 2026, 35 artists will open their studios, group exhibitions, and galleries:

• 8 Studios — Private studios of Frankfurt and Słubice artists
• 2 Group Exhibitions — Curated shows at central locations
• 3 Galleries — Established exhibition venues in Frankfurt

The opening will take place on Saturday, May 2nd, at 1:30 PM at the Haus der Künste (Lindenstraße 4-7). The Haus der Künste is one of Frankfurt's most important cultural centers and home to the Cultural Office, which coordinates the event.

Genres and Artistic Range

The 2026 program covers an unusually broad spectrum:

• Painting — Oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media
• Sculpture — Stone, wood, bronze, newer materials
• Textile Art — Fabric installations, tapestry, textile sculpture
• Sound Art — Sound installations, audio pieces, performative sound formats

The special feature of the Frankfurt Open Studios: Artists present themselves not in a neutral gallery setting, but in their own workspace. You can see sketches, works in progress, material storage, and literally trace the creative process.

Twin City Format

What makes the Frankfurt event special is its German-Polish format: Several studios are located in Słubice, the Polish sister city just across the Oder bridge. Most Frankfurt artists collaborate with Polish colleagues or maintain close ties with the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań — the Open Studios make these connections visible.