Get closer to Art, become involved in the work of the museum, support the programme, help to shape the future: The Aargauer Kunsthaus offers many ways to engage.
Aargauischer Kunstverein
The Aargauischer Kunstverein (Aargau Art Association) a supportive community of people who combine a love of art with a connection to the Aargauer Kunsthaus. Today, the annual membership dues from the approximately 2000 members of the Kunstverein represent a significant contribution to the success of the exhibitions hosted by the Aargauer Kunsthaus. The Kunstverein members enrich the cultural life of the canton, and as ambassadors for culture and its social impact, they bring an awareness of art into society.
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Friends
The Verein der Freunde der Aargauischen Kunstsammlung (Association of Friends of the Aargau Art Collection) supports the Aargauer Kunsthaus in particular with new acquisitions. Since its founding in 1944, the Association has collected outstanding works. Its members benefit from exchanges and meetings at exclusive events at the Aargauer Kunsthaus and on group excursions and art trips. They are also members of the Kunstverein. Admission is granted by the Executive Board.
Donations from the Association of Friends of the Aargau Art Collection (selection)
Patrons
The patrons of the Aargauer Kunsthaus are a close-knit community of benefactors around the Kunsthaus management and team. They assist in and promote the activities of the Kunsthaus with ideas and financial support. With their contributions, the patrons support educational activities in exhibitions and for the collection. These include, for example, workshops with artists who are represented in the collection, as well as programmes specially developed for exhibitions to encourage participation and involvement.
Kunstverein Junior
To mark its 150th anniversary in 2010, the Aargauer Kunstverein founded Switzerland’s first junior art association Kunstverein Junior in collaboration with the art education department of the Aargauer Kunsthaus. Young members of the Kunstverein (aged 0-20) can enjoy events designed exclusively for them, which are announced by newsletter. Children and adolescents discover Art with offerings tailored for their age groups.
