Kommunale Kapitale
Berlin Municipal Galleries Days of Action
After eleven years as an integral part of Berlin’s autumn art calendar with the Kunstwoche festival, Berlin Municipal Galleries are charting a new course this October with Kommunale Kapitale – Berlin Municipal Galleries Days of Action.
In the context of drastic cuts to the cultural sector and uncertainty about future developments, the program focuses on the crucial role of municipal galleries for Berlin’s artists and the city itself. Critically engaged thematic exhibitions exploring artistic and socially relevant issues, monographic solo exhibitions, performances, concerts, workshops, and many other events across all city districts comprise the Days of Action, with contributions from over 150 artists.
A panel discussion brings into focus the importance of municipal galleries in the Berlin art scene. In the subsequent Sounds concert series, artist bands bring music to the stage at WABE in Prenzlauer Berg. The Young workshops provide younger audiences the opportunity to explore their own art in dialogue with the exhibitions. Finally, a varied program of tours offers in-depth insights into the work of municipal galleries.
Opening with Performance, Panel discussion and SOUNDS
October 16, 2025, Doors open at 5:30pm
WABE
Danziger Straße 105, 10405 Berlin
Performance, 6–6:30pm
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A performance by Sana Al Kurdi and Dachil Sado
Panel discussion, 6:30–8:30 pm
Kommunale Kapitale – On the Role of Municipal Galleries in Berlin’s Visual Arts Scene
With: Ingo Arend (journalist and critic for taz, monopol, Kunstforum International, Deutschlandfunk Kultur among others), Leonie Baumann (former Rector of Weißensee Academy of Art, Berlin and current Curator of the Capital City Culture Fund), Frauke Boggasch (Spokesperson for bbk berlin), Yolanda Kaddu-Mulindwa (Director of Neukölln Municipal Galleries), Dr. Thomas Köhler (Director of the Berlinische Galerie)
SOUNDS, 8:45–11:45 pm
Bands: Mary Ocher, Angela Aux, LATURB
TOURS
October 19, 2025, 2 pm
Two bus tours, two U-Bahn tours, and a tram tour each take you to four or five galleries in several districts. The tours start at 2 pm, last for around four hours, and conclude with a meet-up at Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien.
The tours offer unique opportunities to learn about the inner workings of the 37 municipal galleries. On site, gallery directors, curators, and/or artists will welcome you, talk about the current exhibitions, and introduce the gallery’s program focuses.
The tours are partially barrier-free. We endeavour to cater to diverse needs and concerns and are happy to receive any relevant information. Please contact us at mail@kgberlin.net or phone us on 0179 1272 790.
Further information and registration (by confirmation email) by latest 12 October 2025 at mail@kgberlin.net
Participation in all events is free of charge.
Please find the detailed program of the Kommunale Kapitale at: kgberlin.net
Supported by the Department of Culture Neukölln with funds from the Municipal Gallery Exhibition Fund of the Senate Department for Culture and Community.
