ArtTalks in Cologne are your chance to discover the wonderful world of art! 🎨

ArtTalks are always interactive, so you can look, think and talk.

ArtTalks blend art and language in a unique and interactive way. They are a series of open topical workshops that combine art, language skills and creativity in innovative ways.

ArtTalkers enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and we have lots of laughs together. We often go out for a post-ArtTalk drink or coffee.☕Check out pictures and what others say!

ArtTalks take place in English 🌎 and on request in German.

To find out what’s on, have a look and click on the ArtTalks calendar or sign up for our newsletter here!

Meet our founder and facilitator, Karla Schlaepfer, a passionate art enthusiast with a background in Art History (B.A. UC Berkeley) and M.A. Applied Linguistics. She is a native of Southern California and lives in Cologne. She is also active as a facilitator, trainer and executive coach. See www.DesignChange.de for more on her latest projects.

ArtTAlks Basics

ArtTalks generally take place on the 1. Thursday of the month (KölnTag). If the ArtTalk is in the permanent exhibition, then Cologne citizens with proof of residence get into the museum for free! Otherwise, the standard museum entrance fee in addition to the ArtTalk fee is required.

Pricing is €25 for a 1.5 to 2-hour ArtTalk session (students and kids: €7). There is a minimum of 5 participants and ArtTalks can accommodate up to 15 ArtTalkers.

We meet at the Wallraf-Richartz Museum at the back wall in the entrance foyer. In Museum Ludwig in the foyer at the blue dot.

The latest updates on the next ArtTalk are always given in the ArtTalks newsletter- invitation. This is sent out 4 weeks prior to the ArtTalk. This is the best way to know what’s coming up, to register and pay (via bank transfer) before the ArtTalk. Your money is refunded if you can’t join – just let Karla know before the ArtTalk.

Sign up for the ArtTalks newsletter here!

ArtTalks for Special Occasions

Are you looking for an unusual gift?🎁 An exclusive occasion for the heart, eye and mind?

Something that can delight either several people or a larger group?

How about considering an ArtTalk for Special Occasions?

Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or corporate outing, let Karla customize an ArtTalk to match your preferences. Dive into history, facts, and cultural delights while celebrating in an internationally renowned museum! 🎈Read about a ArtTalks birthday celebration in Museum Ludwig here🥳

For international guests, it’s a perfect chance to explore German historical highlights and European masterpieces in English.

ArtTalk Specials are a unique opportunity to stroll through the museum of your choice with an expert, who has customized the art historical talk to reflect with your wishes, background and cultural interests.

Or talk with Karla about a company specific ArtTalk Special, one that reflects your company’s image, product or innovation strategy!

Price and details upon request: info@art-talks.de

“The Chinese Bridge is still on my mind—or in my eye?—since your inspiring talk was a revelation. Thank you so much! I enjoyed your talk so much. Thank you once again and best wishes.”

Exhibition Openings

Ernst Martin Heel

Vernissage in Meys Fabrik, Hennef

Ein Teilnehmer sprach von „einem kulturellen Höhepunkt des Jahres“.

Liu Nan

DAAD Event Brüssels

»China und Europa. Kunst im Dialog«

DAAD-Alumni-Veranstaltung Brüssel

Questions and Contact

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