Artist colony The northern lights brings a breath of fresh air to Malchin!

Artist colony The northern lights brings a breath of fresh air to Malchin!

in the picturesque city of Malchin, located in the Mecklenburg Lake District district, an exciting new chapter in the history of the artists' communities has opened up. On June 26, 2025, the artist colony "The Northern Lights" was launched. This marks the fourth of its kind in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which is established in a region that is already known for its important artistic communities such as Ahrenshoop, Schwaan and Hiddensee. According to NDR sees the colony as an open forum for artistic Exchange.

The "Northern Lights" have their official seat in Marlow and they bring a breath of fresh air to the creative work of the region. Their declared goal is to promote local roots and a national radiance. Artists from various disciplines have the opportunity to network and work together on projects that range from exhibitions to workshops to interdisciplinary projects.

insights into the artistic landscape

The tradition of the artist colonies has a long history in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In addition to the region, Hiddensee and Worpswede are also recognized as well -known artists' locations. Hiddensee in particular has made a name for itself since the beginning of the 20th century when the painter Oskar Kruse-Lietzenburg launched the first artist meeting there. Even today, many artists still live on the island during the summer months, which shows that the creative spirit is alive there and acts like a magnet on cultural workers. This is reported by the platform on according to mv .

Particularly noteworthy in the history of these artists' communities is that they often arose where industrial development had little influence. From the mid -19th century, numerous colonies of artists were founded in Europe, inspired by the French Barbizon, which made painting popular outdoors. In northern Germany, the untouched nature was a relaxation pole for those who were looking for a simpler life away from the hectic city life. This development was documented by the north German artist colonies , which also emphasized the major influences of the Weimar painter.

cultural promotion through cooperation

The initiators of the "Northern Lights" have relied on close cooperation with regional cultural institutions from the start. This creates not only a shop window for the works of the artists, but also a place of encounter and exchange that works far beyond the borders of Malchin. The planned activities promise to enrich cultural life in the Mecklenburg Lake District and to increase the level of awareness of the region as an art location.