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.
Dates
Summer semester 2025
Start: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
End: Friday, July 11, 2025
Admission test
The course program can be found below. There are still a few places available for some courses (see below). Interested parties can still apply until March 26, 2025. Please send applications with details of the courses to: aak@hgb-leipzig.de
The admission test for the summer semester will take place between March 24 and 28 in coordination with the course instructors.
Fees
120,00 € per course and semester
Courses
>>> Summer semester 2025 (only available in german)
Please note: Applications are closed for Course 1, 4 and 6.
Additional Course:
Collective Soundperformance
Choir
Instructor: Christopher Peyerl
Wednesday 18:30-20:30 h
HGB, Wächterstraße 11, Room 3.05
The HGB choir meets once a week and sings a wide variety of pieces from different musical genres. All are welcome, irrespective of previous musical experience (no auditions!) All vocal ranges are represented. Do something for your musical, social and cultural education. Registration under: chor@hgb-leipzig.de
Fees: 50,00 EUR per semester or 100,00 EUR per year.