20 years of Kunsthaus Weiz: music and art celebrate a big anniversary!

20 years of Kunsthaus Weiz: music and art celebrate a big anniversary!

In the evening, popular artists such as "Liza in Dixieland", "Matakustix" and the Austropop band ST3 performed in the Frank Stronach Saal. The solemn occasions were also rounded off by an art house tour and exhibitions in the city gallery and the Weberhaus, which offered visitors exciting insights into the previous successes and the history of the house.

a cultural center with history

The Kunsthaus is not only an architectural highlight that was designed by the renowned architect Dietmar Feichtinger, but also a place full of stories. The cultural and business center was opened on May 27, 2005 after a groundbreaking in November 2003. Frank Stronach took part in the project with a remarkable commitment financially, whose total cost was around 10 million euros. [Kleinezeitung.at] emphasizes that the former building site of the armory, where the Kunsthaus is today, contributes to the revival of the city center.

The Kunsthaus Weiz has greeted almost a million visitors since the opening and has organized around 2,000 events and over 140 exhibitions in these two decades. This place has developed into a cultural attraction for the region and attracts around 50,000 people annually. Particular attention is also paid to the promotion of young artistic youngsters, which many critics and art lovers appreciate.

outlook for the future

"Today it would be much more difficult to realize the Kunsthaus Weiz in the same form," says Johann König, who emphasizes the important role of the house in the Weiz cultural landscape. The planned program for 2024 includes various highlights, including seven orchestral concerts, the traditional jazzdays as well as performances by well -known artists such as Konstantin Wecker and Herbert Pixner. [e-Ararchitect.com] shows that the event hall with its capacity of 645 people and modern technology is perfectly designed for such events.

In the context of the art outer environment, Weiz is often compared to other cultural centers such as the Forum Kloster in Gleisdorf, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022. But for Weiz, too, the signs of growth and other important cultural developments that will further enrich the region.

The Kunsthaus Weiz remains a lively place of encounter, which is growing steadily through its multifaceted offer and supporting artists of all generations. For the next two decades!