The renowned art festival

returns to the Salzkammergut for the third time with fresh energy. The Art Circle, with its vision of bringing together creative people from all parts of the world in one place once a year and offering them a stage for their work as “artists-in-residence”, has become a permanent fixture in the European art world. and cultural scene developed. The artists create their works in six selected hotels, which serve as creative studios and meeting places. Visitors are invited to experience art up close, observe the creative process and be inspired by the diversity of ideas. Exciting workshops, fascinating events and exquisite exhibitions enrich the week and invite those interested to immerse themselves in the world of art.

ART CIRCLE — Mednarodni festival vizualnih umetnosti / International Visual Arts Festival. ART CIRCLE is an international visual arts festival organized by KUD Manifest, a cultural association based in Slovenia. It organizes art festivals, artist residencies, and other cultural activities worldwide and aims to connect professional artists with the international network, the diplomatic world, and the local community. Since its beginning in the Goriška Brda in Slovenia in 2011, the ART CIRCLE festival has expanded and offers events in other, contemporary artist-friendly regions. ART CIRCLE festivals offer artists an intense and inspiring experience of creating art together with many other international artists while connecting them with the local culture, people and environment.

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Packages

Our limited packages offer you the exclusive opportunity to visit all events of the art festival in April. You look over the artists' shoulders during an inspiring trip on top of the Schafberg, exchange ideas with the artists during a dinner or visit the closing vernissage.

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Events

FROM 27 April

2025

Founder and artistic director Klemen Brun and project manager for Art Circle Austria Jesse Magee welcome 22 artists from 15 nations. Meet the artists in their hotel studios and gain insights into their creative processes. The Schafbergbahn takes you up with the artists, where a life act awaits you at the summit. In the parish church of St. Wolfgang, the artists present a unique collection of artworks created on-site.

OPEN HOURS

28 April 2025
from 14:30 - 17:30

Visit the Art Circle Member Hotels and look over the artists' shoulders as they work. Experience the creative atmosphere up close and observe artists directly in their creative process.

🕔 5:00 pm - Guided tour with artists
Meet the participating artists for a relaxed walk through the historic town centre.
📍 Meeting point: Hotel Schwarzes Rössl - We look forward to your visit!

OPEN HOURS

29 April 2025
from 14:30 - 17:30

Visit the Art Circle Member Hotels and look over the artists' shoulders as they work. Experience the creative atmosphere up close and observe artists directly in their creative process.

OPEN HOURS

30 April 2025
from 14:30 - 17:30

Visit the Art Circle Member Hotels and look over the artists' shoulders as they work. Experience the creative atmosphere up close and observe artists directly in their creative process.

OPEN HOURS

1 May 2025
from 14:30 - 17:30

Visit the Art Circle Member Hotels and look over the artists' shoulders as they work. Experience the creative atmosphere up close and observe artists directly in their creative process.

Art Circle Workshop

1 May. 2025
from 14:30 - 17:30

🎨 Landscape painting with Sebastian Herzau
Immerse yourself in the world of landscape painting and get valuable tips directly from the master!

📍 Workshop location:

In good weather: outdoors at the Calvary
In bad weather: In an exclusive room with a panoramic view in the Scalaria

Number of participants: Maximum 10 people

Participation fee: € 89 (incl. materials & refreshments during breaks)

Experience an inspiring round of artists and expand your skills under professional guidance.

REGISTRATION LINK TO THE ART CIRCLE WORKSHOP

Further information: Sebastian Herzau - Painting

Pop Art exhibition in the parish church of St Wolfgang

2 May 2025 in the morning until 3 May 2025 at noon.

In the parish church of St Wolfgang, a selection of artworks will be presented in a setting that is both unconventional and exquisite.

Art at the summit

2 May 2025
14:30 - Departure of the train

Ride together on the SchafbergBahn.
Accompany the artists on an inspiring ride on the SchafbergBahn. A unique live act awaits you at the summit - art amidst the spectacular mountain scenery!

FINAL.

3 May 2025, 18:30

Celebrate the crowning finale of the Art Days with us! In the unique atmosphere of the EQ and the carriage house of the SchafbergBahn, we will present the works of art created during the event.

Marvel, honour and celebrate together!
We look forward to an inspiring evening with you.