The UW Etzdorf - UWE for short - is more than just a historic substation. In recent years, supported by international artists and the dedicated network of RebelArt, a unique place for artistic processes and creative work has been created here. Numerous works of art - installations, murals, sculptures and experimental formats - have been created directly in the building, making UWE a lively gallery of contemporary industrial art.
Supported by voluntary work, creative energy and international exchange programmes, the listed building from 1911 is gradually developing into an open centre for art, technology and culture. As part of the Capital of Culture Region Chemnitz 2025, UWE is an important meeting place for artists from all over the world - but often only visible behind the scenes. The motto is: Valuable - priceless or irreplaceable.
On Open Monument Day, there will be a rare opportunity to experience this saved monument to Central Saxony's industrial history from the inside - a place that has been given new life through art.
Programme overview
- 10:00 a.m. - Opening
Official welcome by the mayor and the district administrator - Awarding of the Monument Prize
Honouring of special merits in the field of monument protection - Live music and daily programme
Regional musicians provide the atmosphere - Hands-on art and technology activities
Creative workshops such as screen printing, recycling art or technology experiments for young and old to try out - Painting and sculpture exhibition
Works by regional and international artists on the site of the former transformer station - Art tour and building tours
Discover the history of the building and learn more about the works on display - Coffee, cake and culinary delights
Your physical well-being is taken care of - with regional specialities and homemade cakes
Why UWE?
- Industrial culture meets creativity:
The former substation becomes an open space for art, technology and education - Sustainable use of a listed building:
UWE combines monument preservation with social and ecological commitment - Part of the Capital of Culture Region Chemnitz 2025:
UWE is a place of encounter and innovation in the centre of a rural area
