The Artist & the Others in der Galerie der Künstler*innen. The Networking Effect: Summer Training Special

23.06.26

You’re warmly invited to join Networking Event for Munich Artists and Art Professionals an evening designed to connect artists, cultural workers, gallerists, curators, and art supporters.
Taking place on July 24th, 2026, at Galerie der Künstler*innen in Munich, the event marks the closing of the Summer Training for Artists 2026 and features a panel discussion on the importance of sustainability in the arts, followed by a curated speed-dating format to foster exchange among participants. Expect engaging conversations, valuable networking opportunities, and the chance to build lasting connections in the art world.

Programme
16:30: Doors Open / Admission

Considering the ongoing climate crisis and global ecological challenges, the art world is increasingly called upon to engage with key questions surrounding sustainability and environmental responsibility. On 24 July 2026, PLATFORM and the foundation The Artist and the Others invite to a networking event for visual artists and art professionals  focused on sustainability in the (visual) arts.

17:00 – 18:30: Panel Discussion: “Sustainability in the Arts” 

Join us for an engaging panel discussion at the intersection of art, culture, and sustainability. Speakers include David Süß, Member of the Munich City Council and Deputy Leader of the Green Party–Rosa Liste Group, Boris Ogura-Maximowitz, artist and managing director of “treibgut”, Rainer Kotzian, president of the Nuremburg University of Music and Chair of the Association of Bavarian Universities of the Arts, Charlotte Stegmayer, project manager at Bayern Innovativ. Moderate by Jessica Capra – The Artist and the Others.

18:30 – 19:30: Speed Dating

Following the discussion, the special networking format invites you to connect – thanks to a speed date format – with fellow artists and art professionals, exchange ideas, and initiate potential collaborations. If you are feeling that you are always running into the same crowd at the openings and art events, this is a chance to meet new people from the arts in Munich.

The networking event will be held in English. Participation is free of charge, but we kindly ask you to register in advance so we can plan the event accordingly. You’ll find more information and the registration link below.

This event has been supported by Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie.

From 19:30 drinks & evening finale

Concept and Organisation

Jessica Capra (The Artist & The Others)
Radmila Krstajic (PLATFORM)
Lisa Hirdes (PLATFORM)

Supported by:

This event marks the closing of the Summer Training for Artists 2026, an intensive 3.5-day programme designed to support emerging artists in their professional development. It is organised by the foundation The Artist and the Others in cooperation with PLATFORM Munich.
The networking event is supported by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy.