Kunstfest Meißen: Peter Hänke clears the stage after 20 years!

Kunstfest Meißen: Peter Hänke clears the stage after 20 years!

Meißen, Deutschland - In Meißen there is a remarkable change: Peter Hänke, who acted as a heart and soul of the art festival for over two decades, withdraws. The 77-year-old was recently honored with the city's honorary award for his outstanding merits and is now making room for new ideas and initiatives. "It was a great time, I am proud of what we achieved together," says Hänke, who has organized more than 100 trade shows in the past and has decisively shaped the development of the art festival. When the Hafenstraße association asked for help, he had to struggle with knee problems, but was ready to plunge into the action and thus the festival that started to set up in 2005 with a one-day event.

The new organizer, Hafenstraße, is planning the art festival on its own and will host the 19th art festival around the Johanneskirche under the patronage of Mayor Olaf Raschke. This year the event will take place on May 10th and 11th and awaits between 20,000 and 25,000 visitors who can look forward to a comprehensive program. More than 140 artists and artisans will present their work in the Johannespark, including pottery, forged and painted, with insights into traditional manufacturing techniques being offered in many places.

a festival for all senses

The art festival has developed over the years from a small event to a huge festival with up to 160 stands. It is divided into 15 different exhibition venues, including the Johannes and St. Urbankskirche as well as the "Atelier Sauke" and the gallery "The Gate". Visitors can look forward to a colorful program: There are music, dance, fashion and magic on two stages, while concerts, readings and even theater performances provide additional entertainment. Children can look forward to the "children's art mile", where hands -on activities are waiting for them.

A special highlight will be the fairytale lantern and torchlight parade, followed by an impressive fireworks display on Saturday evening at 10:30 p.m. "All of this is a joint project with local traders and the Johanneskirche," emphasizes Hänke, who plans to enjoy the art party as a simple visitor in the future. "I will definitely miss the mood and creativity," said the long -time event manager.

A look into the future

With the new, fresh wind and close cooperation with the artistic talents of the region, the art festival will certainly be even more diverse in the future. "The love of art and craftsmanship is preserved," says Hänke optimistic. Visitors can be excited to see what the new organization will do. If you want to learn more about the festival, you can find all information on program items and for arrival at www.kunstfest-meissen.de