KiS stands for exhibitions - and more

Seefeld is a meeting place for art lovers

At the beginning of the year 2021 an idea takes shape. The municipality of Seefeld made the Old Fire Brigade Hall in Seefeld, which is no longer in constant use, available as an exhibition venue for contemporary art. This project, which is completely new for Seefeld, owes its success to the gallery owner and art collector Rafael Jablonka and his wife Teresa, who make world-class works of art accessible to a broad public.

The seven-year cooperation was significantly strengthened at the beginning of 2022. Nine founders are enthusiastic about this idea of art education in rural areas - they meet at the Alpin Resort Sacher for the founding meeting of an association.

KiS - Association for the promotion of contemporary art in Seefeld

What we want. What we offer you.

Our KiS association, which was founded at the beginning of 2022, aims to enable as many people as possible to encounter contemporary art. Free access to the exhibitions means a low barrier to entry. There are also numerous events throughout the year: Concerts with 20th and 21st century music on the program, readings, vernissages, finissages or artist talks.

We open the Kunsthalle to everyone for this cultural experience and reserve a few events as a thank-you for our members. In the meantime, KiS has gained a reputation far beyond the borders of the Seefeld plateau, which also benefits tourism. Our visitor statistics show that guests from all over the world appreciate the top-class exhibition program. The Seefeld Tourist Board has been a strong and important cooperation partner for our initiative right from the start.

As part of our art education activities, we place great emphasis on working with children and young people. The income from the Förderverein will enable us to offer a special children's program for the first time in 2024.

By setting up his Schaulager, KiS initiator Rafael Jablonka has succeeded in introducing another highlight for our association members. The association is currently able to offer exclusive guided tours of the exquisite collection of contemporary art in Rafael Jablonka's private showrooms - for the time being, only our association members will benefit. The admission fees collected will in turn benefit the association's activities.

KiS stands for art in Seefeld - and at the same time for the presentation of works of contemporary art that can be seen in the world's major museums and galleries. Names such as Miquel Barceló, Andy Warhol, David LaChapelle and Pia Fries speak for themselves.

Contemporary art is the focus of the exhibitions in the Alte Feuerwehrhalle in Seefeld, which change twice a year. And works from the 20th and 21st centuries also dominate the supporting program of concerts and readings.

We want to keep the barrier to entry as low as possible, which is why we offer free admission to our exhibitions. We also work together with schools and organize special children's programmes to awaken an interest in art at an early age.

Artistic encounters at vernissages, concerts or artist talks: KiS - Kunst in Seefeld has made a name for itself as a meeting place for art lovers from near and far.

Association Board

Elected at the founding meeting, February 2022

Chairwoman Elisabeth Gürtler

Treasurer Christian Jäger

Secretary Clemens Rhomberg

Project team

Sylvia Frenes-Lutz office@kunstinseefeld.at
Helene Forcher office@kunstinseefeld.at

Founders

Elisabeth Gürtler Hotel Sacher
Hans Peter Haselsteiner
Rafael Jablonka
Christian Jäger Euroinvest
Renate Labak
Markus Langes-Swarovski
Alexander Meissl Meissl Architects
Erich Mitterndorfer Halotech light factory
Klaus Ortner
Clemens Rhomberg Rhomberg Gallery