Verdieck Foundation – Culture for All (10 Years)

The Verdieck Foundation in the Harburg District

The Verdieck Foundation is a civic cultural initiative in the Harburg district, based in Buchholz in der Nordheide. Since its establishment, the foundation has been committed to promoting cultural education and improving cultural participation for all population groups.

10 Years of Culture for All

The 'Culture for All' program was launched in 2016 and celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. The program has a clear goal: to make culture accessible to as many people as possible, regardless of social status, educational background, or financial means. Concerts, readings, exhibitions, workshops, and theater performances have been offered over the past 10 years – often free of charge or at very moderate prices, with a special focus on families, the elderly, people with disabilities, and the socially disadvantaged.

Saturday, August 15, 2026

The jubilee event will take place as a single event on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The date, in the middle of high summer, utilizes the holiday season for an event intended to bring families and generations together.

Kultursommerpreis 2026

The award of the Kultursommerpreis 2026 honors the long-standing work of the Verdieck Foundation. The motto 'New Paths of the Cultural Summer' is realized in a special way through the anniversary: 10 years of experience in opening up new access to culture, reaching new target groups, and establishing new formats.

Cultural Participation as a Societal Task

The work of the Verdieck Foundation demonstrates that cultural participation is a societal task. High admission prices, educational barriers, and social obstacles can deter people from enjoying culture. The 'Culture for All' program aims to break down these barriers and experience culture as a shared societal asset.