Every semester, the HGB’s evening academy offers more than ten fine arts, practical artistic photography and design courses. The courses are open to everyone aged 16 or over and are for people who like to paint, draw, take photographs, make films or are interested in multimedia, research-based and performative works, illustrate, design typefaces or create advertising art – be it as creative evening activity, in preparation for a fine arts degree course or as a way to discuss your own projects with others and to develop them further. There is no age limit, meaning groups can benefit from the knowledge and experience of every generation. HGB master class students conduct the courses, putting their professional skills and knowledge at the participants’ disposal. As budding artists in their own right, the tutors will encourage their evening academy students, giving them confidence in their respective medium, teaching awareness, passing on information on current trends in the art world and creating a stimulating atmosphere. The offers cover a broad range of artistic possibilities. There are courses on painting, drawing, graphic art, photography, film, typeface, typography, comics and courses that focus on a concept rather than a single technique.
A big summer exhibition in the HGB’s grand hall showcases the results of the courses and invites people to discuss. Throughout the year, there are various smaller exhibitions at different locations across the city, and in winter, there is a round tour exhibition at HGB.
Every participant is welcome to register for courses on one or several evenings per week. Fees are 120 euros per course and semester. The courses generally take place between 6 and 9 pm. On the last Saturday in March and September respectively, HGB holds an aptitude test for the following semester. The applicants should bring a portfolio of their work. The test includes a small exercise and a detailed interview.
Regulations of the Evening Academy (only available in german)
Courses
Dates
Wintersemester 2025/26
Application deadline: 15 September 2025
Please apply for the respective course, stating the course name and including a letter of motivation, at aak@hgb-leipzig.de. Please do not send any images or portfolios at this stage. The course instructors will inform you after 15 September about the admission procedures for the individual courses. You will then be notified whether you need to submit a portfolio, complete an assignment or attend an interview, and whether the admission procedure will take place in person or online.
Questions sent to aak@hgb-leipzig.de will be answered from 1st September at the earliest.
Fees
120,00 € per course and semester
After the registration is confirmed, the Payment is expected to be made between October 6 and 9, 2025, directly by EC card, credit card, or cash at HGB Leipzig, Wächterstr. 11. Course participants will be informed of the exact details shortly before the course begins.