Art Days (Kunsttage) Elze

Kunsttage Elze is an arts and crafts fair that brings together artists, craftspeople, designers and art enthusiasts. The event gives exhibitors from a wide range of creative disciplines the opportunity to showcase their handmade creations and distinctive products to a broad audience. Part of the Kunsttage in der Region series of events, Kunsttage Elze celebrates creative diversity, quality craftsmanship and direct engagement between exhibitors and visitors.

The fair takes place at the Astrid-Lindgren-Schule in Elze, Lower Saxony. It is organised by Stadt Events GmbH, a Hanover-based company that stages numerous cultural events, themed fairs and exhibitions throughout Lower Saxony each year. Kunsttage Elze brings the established event format to another location, with the aim of keeping traditional craft techniques relevant and visible in the digital age while providing artists and makers with a platform to exhibit and sell their work.

The fair focuses on art, crafts, design and handmade goods. Its diverse range of exhibits includes paintings, photography, floral design, glasswork, ceramics and creations made from wood, metal, paper and textiles. Visitors can also discover natural soaps, gifts, decorative items for the home and garden, fabric dolls, teddy bears, silk painting, sculptures and bespoke jewellery crafted from materials such as stainless steel, glass and repurposed cutlery. The emphasis is firmly on original, handcrafted pieces rather than mass-produced goods.

Exhibitors represent a broad spectrum of the visual arts, traditional crafts and creative industries. Their specialisms include painting, photography, ceramics, jewellery design, floristry and various forms of textile work, woodworking, metalworking, glassmaking and papercraft. Primarily aimed at the general public, Kunsttage Elze appeals to art and design enthusiasts, collectors, families and anyone looking for distinctive home accessories, jewellery, gifts or one-of-a-kind handmade pieces. The fair also offers visitors the opportunity to meet the makers, discuss their materials and creative ideas, and learn more about the techniques behind their work.

Live demonstrations are a distinctive feature of the event, giving artists and craftspeople the opportunity to demonstrate their creative processes on site. Visitors can see how handmade pieces take shape and gain an insight into both traditional and contemporary craft techniques. This hands-on experience adds another dimension to the fair, making Kunsttage Elze more than simply an exhibition and shopping event.

Hosted at the Astrid-Lindgren-Schule in Elze, the fair provides a setting for a varied selection of arts and crafts. It welcomes visitors from Elze and the surrounding region, inviting them to explore original creations, purchase unique pieces and meet the exhibitors in person.

Combining an exhibition, a retail fair and opportunities to experience art and craftsmanship first-hand, Kunsttage Elze offers a varied and engaging event for the general public. Quality craftsmanship, creative design, distinctive handmade products and personal interaction between makers and visitors are at its heart. As a further venue in the Kunsttage in der Region series, the Astrid-Lindgren-Schule in Elze helps bring art and traditional crafts to a wider audience across Lower Saxony.

The Art Days (Kunsttage) will take place on 2 days from Saturday, 20. February to Sunday, 21. February 2027 in Elze.