Artists from the Czech Republic and Denmark are heading to Šternberk for a workshop

Šternberk - Under the roof of the Augustinian monastery in Šternberk, in the Olomouc region, eight artists from the Czech Republic and Denmark will be creating their works throughout the week. The works that will arise during this year's Czech-Danish workshop will be on display for visitors at the beginning of August in the Olomouc Gallery G. The workshop, which is supported by the Olomouc governor, follows the international artistic symposia held in this city since the mid-1990s.
In the historical premises of the monastery, four artists from the Czech Republic and four from the Danish region of Vejle will be working from Saturday throughout the week. "The artists have access to a total of 20 rooms in the monastery, and each of them can choose the one that suits them best. The group consists of seven painters and one sculptor aged between 35 and 50. The theme of their work will not be conditioned in any way. However, the building and the strength of the spaces will have a certain influence on each of them," said the event organizer Michal Kalhous to ČTK today.
According to him, the goal of the workshop is to strengthen Czech-Danish relations. Vejle is a partner region of the Olomouc Region. "In Šternberk, we also have a large building of the Augustinian monastery, which we always try to bring to life during the season," Kalhous added.
The results of the week-long workshop will be on display for interested parties on August 2 at the vernissage in Gallery G in the Lower Square in Olomouc. Documentation of this event and the works that the artists bring with them will also be available.
Artistic symposia were held in Šternberk from 1992 to 1996. Artists from several countries participated in them each time. Last year, the city resumed this tradition, and another symposium for artists is expected to take place next year.
The Augustinian monastery was founded by Albert of Šternberk, who was a close advisor to Charles IV. The old building, along with the church, was later demolished, and on its site, a monastery and a completely new church were built after the mid-18th century. According to Kalhous, the construction of the entire complex was completed at the end of the 18th century. The monastery housed a school, the army, and there was also a textile storage. The city is now trying to rescue the monument with the help of the Ministry of Culture. Its restoration has been ongoing since the late 1990s.