When does the tour take place and how long does it last?

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 11 AM to 12 PM. Please arrive a few minutes earlier as the tour starts promptly and does not require separate registration as long as places are available.

What is the cost of participation?

Admission is free. No tickets are required. Groups are requested to contact the Municipal Gallery directly for special tours.

What are the general opening hours of the Municipal Gallery?

Current information according to the city: Wednesday to Friday 11 AM to 5 PM as well as Saturday and Sunday 1 PM to 6 PM. Deviations may occur depending on the exhibition; please check the gallery website before your visit.

Are there any other educational offers?

Yes, the gallery regularly offers exhibition tours, artist talks, and formats for cultural education. School classes and groups can book special tours by arrangement.

Is the exhibition accessible for people with disabilities?

Information will follow. For individual needs, it is advisable to contact the gallery in advance to clarify access paths and support.

Is photography allowed in the exhibition?

Photography rules are exhibition-specific. Please observe the instructions on site and speak to the supervisory staff before taking any photos.

Surreal dreaming, clear seeing: Guided morning walk in Traunstein's Municipal Gallery with Judith Bader

Name: Art in the Morning: Guided Tour – DREAMLIKE! Surreal Realities
Start: 2026-04-08T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-08T14:00:00+02:00
Location: Städtische Galerie im Kulturforum Traunstein

Awakening Surreal: A Morning Walk Through DREAMLIKE! Surreal Realities

Once a week, the Municipal Gallery at the Cultural Forum Traunstein opens its doors for a concentrated art experience in the morning. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, gallery director Judith Bader will expertly guide through the exhibition DREAMLIKE! Surreal Realities in Art – a dialogical view of painting, drawing, object art, film sequences and collages, oscillating between consciousness and dream. Admission is free.

Atmosphere of Wonder: Light, Space, and Material

As soon as you enter, a quiet exhibition atmosphere unfolds: subdued daylight, clear spatial directions, and precise hanging guide the observation of the works. Glassy color transitions meet sharp contours; line fabrics stretch across imaginary topographies. Materials such as canvas, paper, projection, and object surfaces create friction points that intensify the aesthetic experience.

Image Languages of the Surreal: From Painting to Collage

The exhibition shows how the surreal appears in different media: painting as a space of thought, drawing as a precise dream, collage as a poetic montage. Perspectives tilt, figures dissolve, spaces fold anew. This creates those dream logics that make the unconscious visible and sharpen the view for ambiguities of the present.

Curated Dialogues: Mediation and Work Analysis

The guided tour with Judith Bader links art historical categorization with vivid work analyses. Surrealism becomes tangible as a direction of art that transcends boundaries – between automatism, image metaphors, and irritating objects. The curation focuses on rhythm, composition, and materiality to reveal iconographic traces and open cultural-historical contexts.

Cultural Education in the Morning: Learning to See in Conversation

In the dialogical format Art in the Morning, seeing becomes a shared practice. Questions about perception and reality, about the role of chance and image finding in the process lead to a mediated art experience that extends beyond the gallery space. The Municipal Gallery continues to establish its profile as a place of vibrant art mediation – with free participation and open exchange.

Visitors' Voices

The reactions of the visitors are clear: The morning walk enchants art lovers.

Instagram: A visitor writes: Surreal image worlds, smart hanging, great guidance
Facebook: A visitor notes: Finally time for precise work observation – inspiringly curated

Conclusion

For those wanting to experience surrealism beyond clichés, there is concentration, depth of field, and sensual impressions. Colors, shapes, and spatial effects merge into a dense art experience – supported by knowledgeable mediation. Treat yourself to this quiet, enlightening start to the day and experience the exhibition live.