About us
The Städtische Galerie Dresden guards the art treasures of the Saxon state capital. This was made possible by a group of art lovers who were very committed to founding a municipal art museum back in the mid-1990s. After the city council decided to establish the Städtische Galerie Dresden in 2000, our association was founded in 2001, which then became the Freundeskreis Städtische Galerie Dresden – Atelierbegegnung e. V. in 2005 through a merger with another renowned art association.
The merger expanded the spectrum of our association's activities: In addition to the material and non-material support of the Städtische Galerie Dresden through the acquisition of works of art and the »popularisation« of its aims, direct contact with Dresden artists and art trips for its members were added. The opportunity to meet and discuss with artists in their immediate »creative spaces« is always something special and inspiring!
Board of Directors
Patrick-Daniel Baer (1st Chair), Adina Rieckmann (2nd Chair) as well as Moritz von Crailsheim, Barbara Busch, Claudia M. Müller, Karsten Schmidt & the Director of the Städtische Galerie Dresden Dr Gisbert Porstmann
Honorary members are Prof. Dr Hans Joachim Neidhardt (†) and Hans-Peter Lühr
Our Projects
Acquisitions
One of the main tasks of our association is to increase the art treasure of the Städtische Galerie Dresden - through acquisitions, donations and the mediation of purchases in favour of the gallery. Over the past 10 years, the association has been able to acquire or participate in the acquisition of more than ... works of art. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the donors who have made this possible – together with a heartfelt request that they continue to support the Städtische Galerie and the Freundeskreis!
Become a member!
Join the circle of friends who support the Städtische Galerie Dresden and promote art in Dresden! With your membership you support us and the Städtische Galerie Dresden with purchases and exhibitions and contribute to the promotion of young artists in Dresden, and in return you enjoy the special benefits of membership such as
- previews of exhibitions at the Städtische Galerie
- artist talks
- Visits to the studios of Dresden artists
- special guided tours
- exclusive visits to other museums and art trips
As a member of the Circle of Friends, you will be supporting an initiative that aims to preserve and expand the city's "art memory" and actively participate in Dresden's artistic life.
Be part of this special auction! We look forward to seeing you!