When can I visit the exhibition?

The annual exhibition runs according to the program until January 10, 2027. The opening hours of the City Museum and City Gallery apply to the visit.

What are the opening hours?

Tuesday to Friday from 11 AM to 4 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Mondays.

Is the admission free?

Yes, admission to the ALTE FEUERWACHE City Gallery is free.

Where is the entrance to the exhibition?

The entrance is generally via the Amberg City Museum at Zeughausstraße 18.

What art forms are exhibited?

The City Gallery presents contemporary art focusing on painting, graphics, sculpture, objects, photography, new media, and installation.

Contemporary Art in Amberg: The Annual Exhibition Opens New Perspectives

Name: 53rd Annual Exhibition of the Amberger Artists Group
Start: 2026-12-05T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-01-10T18:00:00+01:00
Location: Stadtgalerie ALTE FEUERWACHE

A Year Full of Contemporary Art at the ALTE FEUERWACHE City Gallery

The 53rd Annual Exhibition of the Amberger Artists Group leads into that quiet tension where new works become publicly visible for the first time. In the ALTE FEUERWACHE City Gallery, painting, graphics, sculpture, objects, photography, new media, and installation come together to create a concentrated art experience that makes the artistic diversity of Upper Palatinate directly palpable.

Annual Exhibition as a Study of Contemporary Works

The exhibition presents itself as a precise inventory of a vibrant artistic milieu. The Amberger Artists Group has shaped the cultural life of the city for decades; their annual exhibition traditionally marks the end of the exhibition year and shows the latest works often before any major public reception. It is precisely this that gives it its special exhibition atmosphere: immediate, current, and close to the artistic decisions of the moment of creation.

Material, Light, and Spatial Effect

The exhibition space of about 170 square meters in the Old Fire Station provides a clear, concentrated framework for contemporary visual art. The fine lighting and architecture of the building allow color fields, structures, and object edges to stand out clearly. Those who engage in observing the works experience not just individual pieces, but an interplay of space, material, and visual guidance that lends the presentation a nearly museum-like tranquility.

A Place for Cultural Education and Art Dialogue

The ALTE FEUERWACHE City Gallery is more than just an exhibition space. It is a place of cultural education where contemporary art becomes understandable, multifaceted, and approachable. The annually changing exhibitions open up access to different art directions and promote dialogue about imagery, composition, media, and artistic attitude. For art enthusiasts, this creates a visit that combines aesthetic experience with context.

Free Admission and Open Access

Particularly attractive is the free admission. Access is generally via the Amberg City Museum, whose opening hours make visiting well-planned. Thus, the exhibition is suitable for both a brief art stop or an extended museum visit in Amberg.

Conclusion

The 53rd Annual Exhibition of the Amberger Artists Group promises a multifaceted view of the current art production in the region. Those who wish to experience contemporary art in its full range will find a lively art experience with strong regional ties and high curatorial quality. A visit is definitely worthwhile live on-site.