22 May 2023

FINALE OF THE ‘WERKSCHAU – MADE IN SACHSEN’
Closing of the successful special exhibition at the Industriemuseum Chemnitz

After eight weeks, the ‘Werkschau – Made in Sachsen’ exhibition organised by KREATIVES SACHSEN is coming to an end. Visitors were able to experience the fascinating world of Saxony’s cultural and creative industries up close as part of the special exhibition at the Industriemuseum Chemnitz.

Over 130 Saxon exhibitors presented their remarkable works, providing an impressive insight into the diversity of the creative scene. Since 30 March 2023, 15,500 people from all over the world have visited the exhibition.

The finale of the ‘Werkschau – Made in Sachsen’ on 29 May 2023 from 10.00 to 17.00 celebrates the success of the exhibition with a final tour of the show and a colourful programme. Guests can look forward to a live concert, a dance performance on skids, live graffiti and lots of hands-on activities such as tying dried flower wreaths, sewing bags or creating a self-painted animated film.

‘The ‘Werkschau – Made in Saxony’ is an impressive demonstration of the creativity, talent and innovative strength that exists in Saxony,’ says curator Susanne Grund from KREATIVES SACHSEN. ‘We are proud to have given exhibitors and visitors alike the opportunity to experience Saxony’s cultural and creative industries live and thus make them a little more visible.’

KREATIVES SACHSEN and the Industriemuseum Chemnitz cordially invite all interested parties to visit the finale of the ‘Werkschau – Made in Sachsen’ on 29 May 2023 and celebrate the conclusion of this unique exhibition together. Guests can expect a rousing experience full of inspiration and creativity.

27 March 2023

OPENING OF ‘WERKSCHAU – MADE IN SAXONY’ IN CHEMNITZ

From 30 March to 29 May 2023, cultural and creative professionals from all over Saxony will be showcasing Saxony’s creative diversity at the Industriemuseum Chemnitz.

As part of a special exhibition, 130 Saxon creatives are presenting their unique ideas and high-quality products together in one place at the ‘Werkschau – Made in Sachsen’ organised by KREATIVES SACHSEN. The Saxon State Secretary for Digital Administration and Administrative Modernisation and Commissioner of the Saxon State Government for the European Capital of Culture 2025, Prof. Thomas Popp, and the acting Museum Director of the Chemnitz Industrial Museum, Jürgen Kabus, will officially open the exhibition on 30 March 2023 at 11.00 a.m. in the Industriemuseum Chemnitz.

Afterwards, the curators of the exhibition, Susanne Grund and Steffi Auffenbauer, will guide you through the special exhibition. We invite you to accompany the tour. All those involved and the exhibitors will be available for a discussion afterwards. Guests can also look forward to an extensive supporting programme throughout the opening day.

„Werkschau – Made in Sachsen”
The ‘Werkschau – Made in Sachsen’ is an exhibition curated by KREATIVES SACHSEN with works from design, arts and crafts, fashion, literature, art and other creative industries. The temporary exhibition takes place every two years at different locations.

The third edition of ‘Werkschau – Made in Sachsen’ can be seen for the first time for eight weeks during regular opening hours at the Industriemuseum Chemnitz. Various events will be organised around the exhibition, providing further insight into the diversity of Saxony’s creative scene. The patron of the ‘Werkschau – Made in Sachsen’ is the Lord Mayor of Chemnitz, Sven Schulze.