Grand opening of EL GROTTO

Location

entrance free

The individual components are first created in our outdoor workshop, which are then assembled into a walk-in cave in the hall of the Lehngericht. Throughout the summer, this special space is open to all Augustusburg residents young and old - for exhibitions, cinema and a variety of activities.

Grotto, vault, cave - these are all names for an underground cavity. Such spaces stimulate the imagination and offer space for memories, secrets and new stories. Inspired by the history of mining in our region, we are creating a place of remembrance and the future with EL GROTTO - a space that is brought to life by and with the local people. For the official opening of the cave on 10 July from 4 pm, we will be presenting an exhibition of dioramas - lovingly designed miniature landscapes, similar to model railways. The exhibition itself will be on display in the hall of the Lehngericht. Participation is free of charge and open to all age groups!

Anyone who has their own ideas for the use of the cave or would like to participate in the design is invited to simply drop by or at the "Council of Little People" on 11 June or 9 July 2025, both from 4 to 6 pm in the Lehngericht. Contact: Nadine - phone 037291 159977 or 0176 21611317, e-mail: nadine@aufweiterflur.org.

The project will be accompanied by Verena Seibt (*1980, lives and works in Munich) and Georg Scherlin (*1985, lives and works in Berlin). Both have already realised the clay workshop and exhibition in Augustusburg last year with their Claytime project and are now returning with another participatory project.

The EL GROTTO project is being realised as part of the Augustusburg town centre development fund. The fund is financed by the town of Augustusburg and the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building as part of the "Sustainable inner cities and centres" programme.