Art festival Hattem

Saturday, May 25, 2024 - 11am – 5pm: Contemporary art in historic Hattem.
Discover various art disciplines, enjoy live music and street theatre, be creative at workshops and meet inspiring artists.

This outdoor event has attracted artists from all over the country for many years and there are numerous creative activities for young and old.
Art market
Various artists are present to demonstrate, show and offer their work for sale. Throughout the historic city centre several art disciplines are represented. Painters, ceramists, sculptors, graphic artists, wood, glass, paper and porcelain artists, art photographers, wordsmiths, textile, silk and felt artists come to Hattem in large numbers.

Sculpture
Come and try it yourself, learn about the craft and get started with marl or soapstone. Watch how creations are carved and discover the six new facade bricks that were recently commissioned for buildings in the city centre of Hattem. The sculptors are happy to tell you about the techniques used and their origins.

Demonstrations and workshops
Meet artists at work and discover sculpting options, see a Temari or Scraffito demonstration, or view surprising mixed media creations. Besides watching numerous art forms, you can also get active yourself. Both adults and children can participate in activities such as building a cigar box guitar, learning graffiti spray techniques, sculpting and making jewellery from upcycled materials. Participate in painting workshops or sewing workshops, 3D pen workshops or a paper collage on canvas workshop or participate in one of the many art competitions. In mill De Fortuin you will find a framing and restoration workplace and you can inquire about their exclusive gallery frames and valuation options. Atmospheric music such as fine soul, jazz, pop songs and breathtaking street theatre acts complete this annual event. Come to Hattem, be creative, be inspired and enjoy all forms of art.

See www.visithattem.nl/kunstfestival-hattem for more information.