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Rethinking Art Associations. Kunstverein Bielefeld, Kunstverein Siegen and the Temporary Gallery on the Way to a New Institutional Model
How can an art association act not only ecologically, but also socially sustainably – and place the common good at its centre? The Temporary Gallery in Cologne, together with the Kunstvereine Bielefeld and Siegen, is pursuing precisely this path: moving towards institutions that embrace decentralisation and community, that create spaces for exchange and serve as a resource for many. Within the framework of the programme, the model of the “permacultural institution” – developed by Aneta Rostkowska, Director of the Temporary Gallery – is being further explored, critically examined, and tested as a viable structure for the future of art associations. The model links art with social engagement, fosters flexibility and decentralisation, and places emphasis on sustainable practices. The aim is to deepen cooperation, share knowledge, jointly realise touring exhibitions – and to experiment with alternative, solidarity-based funding models that can give art associations greater independence.