Name: Open Studios Frankfurt (Oder) / Słubice 2026
Start: 2026-05-02T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-03T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Haus der Künste + 8 Ateliers, 2 Gruppenausstellungen, 3 Galerien

Open Studios FFO

About Open Studios FFO

On the weekend of May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, 35 artists will open their studios in Frankfurt (Oder) and its Polish sister city Słubice. Across more than 8 studios, 2 group exhibitions, and 3 galleries, they will present their work directly at the place of creation. You will experience painting, sculpture, textile art, and sound art — and you can engage in conversation with the artists. The festival opens on Saturday, May 2nd, at 1:30 PM at the Haus der Künste (House of Arts) at Lindenstraße 4-7. The Frankfurt Open Studios are part of the statewide initiative 'Offene Ateliers Brandenburg' and are coordinated by the Frankfurt (Oder) Cultural Office.

Dates 02 May — 03 May 2026

Venue Frankfurt (Oder) (12053)

Prices Free

Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Open Studios FFO — edition 2026

The Open Studios Frankfurt (Oder)/Słubice 2026 will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 2nd and 3rd. 35 artists will present their works in 8 studios, 2 group exhibitions, and 3 galleries on both sides of the Oder. Opening on Saturday at 1:30 PM at Haus der Künste (Lindenstraße 4-7). Free admission.

The 2026 Open Studios will open their doors on the weekend of May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, in both halves of the twin city Frankfurt (Oder)/Słubice. 35 artists are participating with 8 private studios, 2 group exhibitions, and 3 galleries. Genres include painting, sculpture, textile art, and sound art.

Official opening: Saturday, May 2nd, at 1:30 PM at Haus der Künste, Lindenstraße 4-7. The event is part of the statewide 'Offene Ateliers Brandenburg' initiative and is coordinated by the Frankfurt (Oder) Cultural Office.

Highlights Open Studios FFO 2026

35 artists in 8 studios + 2 exhibitions + 3 galleries
German-Polish format Frankfurt (Oder)/Słubice
Painting, sculpture, textile art, sound art
Free admission
Part of 'Offene Ateliers Brandenburg'

Programme Open Studios FFO 2026

Saturday, May 2, 2026

1:30 PM: Festival opening at Haus der Künste (Lindenstraße 4-7)
Studios, galleries, and group exhibitions open
Artist talks on-site

Sunday, May 3, 2026

Studios and exhibitions remain open
Focused studio visits with artists

Prices Open Studios FFO 2026

Free admission to all venues.

Practical information

Practical information — Open Studios FFO

Getting There

Frankfurt (Oder) is located 90 km east of Berlin. Take the RE1 train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station) for a 70-minute journey. From the station to Haus der Künste (Lindenstraße 4-7) is a 10-minute walk. Słubice can be reached via the city bridge, a 5-minute walk from the German bank.

Admission

Admission to all studios, galleries, and group exhibitions is free.

Route Planning

Map and route available at kulturbuero-ffo.de. It is advisable to plan for both days.

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.