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Memorial plaque for Margit Schötschel: A sign of inclusion in Bernau
On October 24, 2025, the first barrier-free memorial plaque for the artist Margit Schötschel was unveiled in Bernau to honor her commitment to inclusion and female achievements.
Memorial plaque for Margit Schötschel: A sign of inclusion in Bernau
On Friday, October 24th, a memorial plaque for the remarkable sculptor Margit Schötschel was unveiled in the Pushkinviertel of Bernau. This is not only an honor for the artist, but also the 52nd women's place in Brandenburg and the first barrier-free women's place in the Barnim district. Around 100 guests came to the unveiling, including representatives from politics, culture, civil society and the artist's relatives. Naturally, the atmosphere was characterized by memories and gratitude for Schötschel's contribution to art in the region. Loud barnim-aktuell.de Numerous speakers spoke, including Clemens Pfütz, the general deputy of the mayor, and Secretary of State for Social Affairs Patrick Wahl, who praised Schötschel's lasting achievements in inclusion and cultural participation.
Margit Schötschel was born in Berlin-Weißensee in 1933 and completed her diploma in sculpture at the Weißensee School of Art in 1960. Her artistic career produced works that received recognition far beyond regional borders, including the larger-than-life sculpture “Family,” created in 1977. From 1969 to 1999 she worked as an art teacher and led a creative circle for people with disabilities in Lobetal, where she founded a workshop and organized numerous exhibitions. Her commitment contributed significantly to promoting the artistic expression of her students. barnim.de emphasizes that the memorial plaque also focuses on the aspect of inclusion: it is designed to be barrier-free and contains texts in easy language, Braille and tactile graphics.
A symbol of the culture of remembrance
The inauguration of the memorial plaque took place in the immediate vicinity of Schötschel's significant works of art and represents a significant step towards an equal culture of remembrance. An open discussion session attended by, among others, Jeanette Pella and Dr. Claudia Schmid-Rathjen took part and discussed the topics of inclusion and the visibility of female achievements after the unveiling. District Administrator Daniel Kurth and Prof. Dr. Sabine Hering described the memorial plaque as a lighthouse project that reinforces the need to honor the work of women in history and society.
Since its founding in 2010, the “Women’s Places in the State of Brandenburg” project has made it its mission to make the life stories of important women visible. Highlighting Margit Schötschel not only honors her artistic work, but also paves the way for a sustainable culture of remembrance that focuses on inclusion and equality. The project has been funded with around 56,900 euros from the Ministry of Women's Gender Equality Framework Program until 2025. More information about the entire project and the 52 women's places can be found on the website barnim.de to find.