Stockholm Art Week 13 – 18 May
Amsterdam Art Week 21 – 25 May
Antwerp Art Weekend 29 May – 01 June
London Gallery Weekend 06 – 08 June
Zurich Art Weekend 13 – 15 June
Berlin Art Week 10 – 14 September
Barcelona Gallery Weekend 18 – 21 September
Prague Art Week 25 – 28 September
Vienna Art Week 07 – 14 November
Art Week Budapest 28 – 30 November
Lisbon Art Weekend 07 – 09 November
PRAGUE ART WEEK SEPTEMBER 25—28: “An open platform connecting Prague's art institutions and promoting Czech art on a global scale. Their vision is to elevate Prague on the international art map and contribute to the global art scene through shared projects and marketing efforts.”
— Lenka Bakes, Director
STOCKHOLM ART WEEK MAY 13—18: “Uniting and showcasing Stockholm's vibrant art scene and positioning Sweden as a noteworthy art destination. A central pillar of this week is the Market Art Fair, attracting both local art enthusiasts and international visitors. Collaborating with European art scenes enhances our knowledge and showcases Stockholm as a global art destination.”
— Joanna Sundström, Founder and Director
LONDON GALLERY WEEKEND JUNE 6—8: “London Gallery Weekend is a gateway to the breadth and diversity of London's thriving contemporary art gallery landscape for the public and collectors alike. Unique among global gallery weekend events in the breadth and diversity of its participating galleries, all events and exhibitions are free to attend. It provides an opportunity to discover and explore London's world-class gallery scene, celebrating the city's diverse cultural and creative communities. Forging partnerships with our European counterparts allows for wider collaboration and creates opportunities for cultural exchanges between our cities, providing visibility across the network as one platform for the visual arts.“
— Jeremy Epstein, Founder and Co-Director
AMSTERDAM ART WEEK MAY 21—25: “Empowering Amsterdam's artistic ecosystem, offering diverse experiences for local and international art lovers. This transformational event turns the city into a vibrant hub for artists, professionals, collectors, and art enthusiasts, fostering collaboration and accessibility to contemporary art.”
— Martina Halsema, Director
BARCELONA GALLERY WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 18—21: “We aim to reinforce Barcelona's artistic scene by promoting art collecting. We believe that joining forces between similar initiatives in European cities enriches everyone, fostering collaborations, exchanges, and expanding networks."
— Mariña Álvarez Pino and Andrea Rodríguez Novoa, Co-directors
ART WEEKEND BUDAPEST NOVEMBER 28—30: “We held the first Art Weekend Budapest (AWB) contemporary art festival in 2023 and in 2024 we want to continue and strengthen the tradition by celebrating the first weekend of December, from 29 November to 1 December, with art. In addition to the iconic art walks between participating venues, for the first time we are also preparing a thematic series of programmes exploring the layers of meaning of movement in the visual arts context. The series of events is primarily aimed at the development and sustainability of the local contemporary art scene, with a focus on artists, art professionals, gallerists and future collectors, and our mission is to connect AWB with the European art scene, and we are honoured and delighted to be joining THE SPIDER.
— Eszter Òry and Szilvia Nyitrai Co-founders
LISBON ART WEEKEND NOVEMBER 7—9: “Lisbon Art Weekend aims to provide everyone an opportunity to discover Lisbon's vibrant contemporary art scene. By welcoming diverse audiences, we create an inclusive space where visitors can explore artworks and performances in their natural setting. Collaborating with other initiatives fosters dialogue and interconnectivity among diverse European art scenes, enriching the experience for everyone involved.”
— Marc Kean Paker & Merve Pakyürek Co-founders
BERLIN ART WEEK SEPTEMBER 10—14: “Showcasing Berlin's contemporary art scene and connecting diverse art stakeholders. This festival bridges various institutions, artists, collectors, curators, and the public, deepening appreciation for art and culture. The cooperation between different Art Weeks aims to create a more interconnected platform for the arts, enhancing cultural exchange, diversity, and visibility on a global scale.”
— Mona Stehle, Head of Programme
VIENNA ART WEEK NOVEMBER 7—14: “We shine a spotlight on Vienna's vibrant art scene every November, attracting 30,000 visitors with inspiring art from Baroque to the present. Having been founded in 2005 as the first „art week" of its kind, our festival is based on a unique collaboration of Viennese art institutions, art universities, galleries, independent art spaces, and artists. We love to connect with like-minded festivals for mutual inspiration and to use the Spider platform to create more visibility for our joint cause, the visual arts.”
— Theresia Nickl, Head of Operations
unites Major European Art Weeks
A new era of unity and collaboration is unfolding across the European art world, as we proudly introduce "The Spider" – an innovative platform that connects and unites several prominent European Art Weeks/Weekends and Gallery Weekends. Participating events include Lisbon Art Weekend, Amsterdam Art Week, Antwerp Art Weekend, Art Weekend Budapest, Barcelona Gallery Weekend, Berlin Art Week, London Gallery Weekend, Prague Art Week, Stockholm Art Week, Vienna Art Week and Zurich Art Weekend.
The platform aims to enhance mobility and collaboration among curators, press, collectors, and other key art professionals by fostering a dynamic network for sharing knowledge, resources, and creative inspiration across Europe’s leading art scenes.
By connecting Europe’s leading cultural and artistic institutions, The Spider will amplify the unique cultural identities of participating cities. It will create a supportive environment for artists, curators, and professionals to thrive, while strengthening connections across Europe’s art world.
The Spider symbolizes strength, intricate connectivity, and the interwoven nature of the arts. It forms a web of artistic innovation and cultural exchange, with Art Weeks, Gallery Weekends, and other art festivals from across Europe coming together to kickstart this exciting venture. Each partner organization will feature The Spider Journal on their websites, sparking a broader cultural conversation by sharing diverse artistic and gallery practices from partner cities.
Spider is shaping the future of European art, creating a dynamic ecosystem that benefits artists, audiences, and the cultural sector as a whole.