At the end of the year the Aargauer Kunsthaus belongs largely to the Aargau artists who,once again, numerously accepted the invitation extended by the Aargauer Kunsthaus and the Aargauer Kuratorium to present their most recent works within the annual exhibition. As a result, Auswahl 12 offers a wide-ranging and stimulating survey of current artistic practices in the Canton of Aargau.

The annual exhibition provides an opportunity for local artists to present their work. Aargau artists can apply for inclusion in the exhibition as well as for work grants offered by the Aargauer Kuratorium. In October, two juries of experts, one selected by the Aargauer Kunsthaus and the other by the Aargauer Kuratorium, have independently judged the submitted works. This year, a total of 231 artists have submitted their files. Out of these, 52 Aargau art practitioners were invited by the juries to present their works in the annual exhibition.

At the exhibition opening on 7 December, 2012, the Aargauer Kuratorium will award its grants for work in the visual arts. At the same time the Neue Aargauer Bank will present its annual advancement award to a young artist.

Guest: Anton Egloff