art association
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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.
