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art association
A private association of people interested in art that is dedicated to promoting and presenting visual art, often by organizing exhibitions.
Der lokale Kunstverein zeigt in seiner aktuellen Ausstellung Werke aufstrebender regionaler Künstler.
The local art association is showing works by emerging regional artists in its current exhibition.
'Kunstverein' (art association) is a compound word made up of 'die Kunst' (art) and 'der Verein' (association/club). So it literally refers to an association or club for people interested in art.
Der Kunstverein unserer Stadt wurde schon 1950 gegründet.
Our city's art association was founded back in 1950.
Common verbs used in connection with a Kunstverein are 'Mitglied werden/sein' (to become/be a member), 'eine Ausstellung organisieren/besuchen' (to organize/visit an exhibition), or 'junge Künstler fördern' (to support young artists).
Als Mitglied im Kunstverein erhalte ich Einladungen zu allen Vernissagen.
As a member of the art association, I receive invitations to all the exhibition openings.
The concept of the 'Verein' (association/club) is very widespread in Germany. A Kunstverein is a typical form of this: an organization, often run by volunteers, for promoting culture.
Viele kleine Städte haben einen eigenen Kunstverein, der das kulturelle Leben bereichert.
Many small towns have their own art association, which enriches cultural life.
gallery
'die Galerie' and 'der Kunstverein' are both connected with art and exhibitions. But they do not refer to the same thing. A 'Galerie' is a room or building where art is shown and often sold. A 'Kunstverein' is a group or organization of people that promotes art and, for example, organizes exhibitions. The words can be confusing because an art association may also have its own exhibition spaces. Still, the 'Galerie' is mainly the place, while the 'Kunstverein' is mainly the association behind it.
Der Kunstverein organisiert am Montag ein Gespräch mit einer Malerin.
The art association is organizing a talk with a painter on Monday.
In der Galerie hängen diesen Monat viele Fotos aus der Stadt.
This month, many photos of the city are hanging in the gallery.