How long does the exhibition run?

The 53rd Annual Exhibition is planned from November 19, 2026, to January 10, 2027.

When can I visit the City Gallery?

The regular opening hours are Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Is there an admission fee?

No, admission to the City Gallery OLD FIRE STATION is free.

Where is the entrance located?

Access is generally through the main entrance of the Amberg City Museum at Zeughausstraße 18.

Are there any travel instructions?

The City Museum can be reached on foot from Amberg train station in about five minutes; by car, you follow the signs towards the city center in Amberg.

Is the exhibition also suitable for art novices?

Yes, the exhibition provides a good introduction to contemporary art and connects regional positions with a clear, easily accessible exhibition situation.

Contemporary art that quietly and impressively retells Amberg

Name: 53rd Annual Exhibition of the Amberg Artists' Group
Start: 2026-12-05T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-05T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE

A strong plea for contemporary art in Amberg

The City Gallery OLD FIRE STATION invites you to a concentrated art experience with the 53rd Annual Exhibition of the Amberg Artists' Group. Here, current positions in painting, graphic art, sculpture, photography, object art, new media, and installation come together in an exhibition atmosphere that fosters both the contemplation of works and aesthetic experiences.

Annual exhibition as a living tradition

The Amberg Artists' Group has been shaping the cultural life of the city for decades. The annual exhibition showcases the latest works publicly for the first time and makes visible how diverse contemporary art is developing in the region. Guest artists broaden the perspective and add extra excitement, openness, and friction to the exhibition.

Material, light, and space as part of the contemplation of works

The City Gallery OLD FIRE STATION is a comparatively compact, urban exhibition space that focuses clearly on visual arts. This spatial proximity sharpens the view for surfaces, formal references, and compositional decisions. Those who engage with the exhibition experience art not as a distant effect, but in direct encounter with material, color, and structure.

Contemporary art from Eastern Bavaria in focus

The exhibition series stands for a culture of the present that connects regional roots and artistic independence. Painting meets object, photography meets new media, graphic handwriting meets sculptural presence. This creates a multifaceted picture of current art production that appeals to both collectors and curious first-time visitors.

Education, mediation, and visitor experience

The City Gallery is part of the Amberg City Museum and is therefore embedded in a developed cultural environment. The art experience benefits from good accessibility, clear opening hours, and free admission to the City Gallery. For art-interested visitors, a low-threshold access to exhibition culture and cultural education opens up.

Conclusion

The 53rd Annual Exhibition of the Amberg Artists' Group promises an inspiring view of current artistic positions from the region and beyond. Those interested in contemporary art, curated present, and vibrant exhibition culture should definitely experience this date live in Amberg.