Every August, the University of Augsburg and the Swabian Academy Irsee (Schwabenakademie Irsee) traditionally invite artists and eligible non-professionals specializing in various artistic genres to the eight-day summer academy 'Experience Art'.
The main focus of the summer academy is placed on top-class courses dealing with different artistic disciplines - visual arts, architecture, music, literature, dance, acting. The courses offer intensive work activities in small groups with renowned masters of their trade.
The intensive artistic work in the courses will be accompanied by exhibitions, midday conversations with artists, and evening workshops. By doing so, the summer academy aims to help the participants exchange ideas with one another beyond the boundaries of their artistic genres and allow them to experience art in its different forms of expression. The courses, inspiring conversations and social activities make the week an unforgettable social and artistic experience.
Midday conversation with Frank Stella
Markus Lüpertz during a midday conversation
All of those who already have personal skills in the respective artistic disciplines may apply to participate in the Swabian Art Summer. The exact criteria for the applicants are determined specifically for each course. In order to participate, applicants should be willing to work intensively in their own workshop and at the same time contribute to the open exchange of artistic forms of expression.
