DA, Gravenhorst Monastery Art Centre

With the exhibition “Art in the Region”, Steinfurt District provides a regular platform every two years for contemporary artists from the Münsterland, the EUREGIO region and the Osnabrück area. A rotating panel of expert judges selects the works for the autumn exhibition, which brings current themes and artistic approaches by regional artists to a wide audience. The exhibition at the Kunsthaus features sculptures, installations, media art, photography, painting and graphic art.

Young film fans, take note! During the autumn half-term holidays, the popular film workshop at the DA, Kunsthaus Kloster Gravenhorst, is back for another round. Once again, you’ll have the chance to gain your first experiences in front of and behind the camera and to shoot your very own short film together.

On the first day, we’ll brainstorm what the film should be about and write a short script based on this idea. In keeping with this year’s theme at the DA, Kunsthaus, the focus will be on ‘colours’. You’ll then learn how to bring your script to life using the camera, sound and lighting. You’ll also receive valuable tips on acting in front of the camera. On the second day, we’ll say ‘action’ and start shooting our film. Depending on your interests, you can take on various roles, such as acting, working behind the camera or operating the boom mic. On the third day, you’ll receive a brief introduction to post-production and edit your film.

The workshop takes place on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 3 pm, and on Friday from 10 am to 1 pm.

The participation fee is 25 euros, which includes all materials, snacks and drinks, and is payable by invoice. The meeting point is the foyer of the DA, Kunsthaus.

As places are limited, registration is required by 22 October at the latest – by telephone on 02551 694217 or by email to da-kunsthaus@kreis-steinfurt.de. When registering, please briefly indicate which areas – screenwriting, directing, cinematography, acting or editing – you are particularly interested in (multiple selections are possible).

Virtuosic, danceable, entertaining – that’s the acoustic trio saxyarpa from Hamburg. Having already wowed the Gravenhorst audience at last year’s summer festival in the Klosterpark, they are now returning to Hörstel for a concert in the unique setting of the main hall and the ‘Art in the Region’ exhibition.

When Manuel Beutke (cajón/percussion), Johannes Köppen (saxophone) and Alberto Sanchez (harp) come together musically, magic happens. From the apparent contrasts of soul, pop, folk, flamenco and jazz, they create a sound that is entirely their own and unmistakable. Whether saxyarpa are playing their own songs or interpreting other people’s compositions, their shared passion and love enable them to create something entirely new. Music full of beauty and life – music you may recognise, but have never heard quite like this before.