Touched by Art - Art touches inclusively
An inclusive art project from Wiesbaden that invites citizens to experience diversity as cultural and social added value from April 1 to August 23.
With the project "Touched by Art – Art Touches Everyone," the state capital of Wiesbaden is sending a clear message about inclusion in cultural and social spaces. The project brings together artists with and without disabilities and creates encounters on equal terms. The project's patrons are Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende and Cindy Link.
Lord Mayor Gert-Uwe MendeI cordially invite you to be inspired by the project idea. Wiesbaden has already taken many steps towards becoming an inclusive city. Let's continue talking about how we can enable participation and overcome barriers through art and culture.
The idea for Touched by Art was initiated by the municipal inclusion officer of the state capital of Wiesbaden and developed further in collaboration with numerous partners from the fields of culture, social institutions, business, and civil society. For one month, artists with and without disabilities work together in tandem. Different perspectives, forms of expression, and realities of life flow equally into the creative process. The result is art that connects people and opens up new dialogues. The project is being documented on film. The artworks will be auctioned off to the highest bidder at the Reinhard Ernst Museum on May 25, 2026. The proceeds will go toward the long-term promotion and further development of Touched by Art in Wiesbaden.
Dates at a glance
- April 1: Official project launch by patron Mayor Gert-Uwe Mende
- May 13, 7:00 p.m. Film screening at the Caligari Kino in Wiesbaden: “Zeppelin oben rechts” – The documentary filmmaker and producer of Touched by Art invites you to a film screening and discussion
- June 25, 7–10 p.m. Auction – The resulting works will be auctioned on June 25 at the Reinhard Ernst Museum in cooperation with Christie’s. The proceeds will go toward the long-term support and further development of Touched by Art.
- July 17 to August 23 – Exhibition at the Bellevue Saal, Wilhelmstrasse 32; exhibition opening July 17 at 7 p.m.