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BASEL ART
SUMMER CAMP
2026

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A pop-up affordable art gallery during Art Basel week, where anyone can be an art collector. Join us for art workshops, talks, performances & more!

16th to 20th JUNE 2026 

BASEL ART
SUMMER CAMP
AT HYVE HOSTEL

Looking for affordable art during the world’s bougiest art fair? We’ve got you covered! Basel Art Summer Camp is where emerging artists showcase their work in a vibrant, welcoming space - bringing fresh perspectives and accessible art to Basel’s biggest art week.

WHAT IS IT 

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Basel Art Summer Camp is a five-day pop-up art event running during the week of Art Basel. Set in the relaxed atmosphere of HYVE Hostel's lobby, visitors can explore:
 

  • A gallery space featuring emerging artists

  • An art shop with prints, posters & original works

  • Art workshops, talks & classes
     

Whether you’re looking to start your art collection, meet new talent, or experience a different side of Basel’s art scene, this is the place to be.

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WHEN IS IT

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The 2026 edition of Basel Art Summer Camp will run from 16th  - 20th of June.
 

📅 June 16: Press Afternoon + Opening Party (RSVP)
📅 June 17 - 20: Daily open exhibition, art shop & workshops

Free entry to the art shop, gallery and café!
Drop by anytime to explore, shop and connect.

Workshops and talks are ticketed.

WHERE IS IT

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Basel Art Summer Camp will take place at HYVE Hostel, just a 3-minute walk from Basel’s central train station.

Unlike traditional white-wall galleries, HYVE offers a relaxed and welcoming  space where visitors can engage with art. The hostel’s café and bar provide the perfect setting to chat with artists, grab a coffee, and dive into Basel’s creative energy.

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HOW DOES
IT WORK

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Each year, we select a group of emerging artists from an open call. Once in Basel, the artists transform the lobby space into an inspiring art gallery.

As a visitor and art collector you can:

  • Explore unique and affordable works – from prints to paintings

  • Join workshops & talks – dive into the creative process

  • Shop affordable art – because everyone can be a collector

MEET THIS YEARS ARTISTS

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EACH YEAR, A NEW GROUP OF 8 EMERGING FEMALE ARTISTS BRING A FRESH PERSPECTIVE TO BASEL.

Get to know the 8 lovely ladies joining us in June 2026 :

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DAISY WALKER

Daisy Walker is a multi-media artist whose practice is currently centred on painting. Having moved frequently throughout childhood, her work grew into the one constant that travelled with her, carrying themes of shifting, adapting, and rebuilding. Her practice is autobiographical and deeply rooted in gothic architecture, where light and the colour blue play central roles. Windows appear throughout her paintings as portals, escapes, and points of transition. Walker aims to transport viewers into constructed worlds that offer a sense of tranquillity, memory, and a place to return to.

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ELISE POTELUNE

Elise Potelune is a French visual artist based in Paris. Her work focuses on the small, often overlooked elements that make up a life: simple, ordinary moments such as a table, flowers, light, or an everyday gesture. She paints scenes where color plays a central role. Flowers frequently appear in her work, emerging as a spontaneous and almost instinctive language, bringing softness, movement, and a quiet sense of joy.

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GEORGIA SALISBURY

Georgia Salisbury is a textile illustrator based in London, UK. She uses found fabrics and free-motion embroidery to subvert the centuries old craft of embroidery and sewing. She is especially focused on themes of nostalgia and domesticity, both of which link to the art forms' historic origins. Wonky stitches and frayed edges dominate her work, emphasising the human-made imperfections of her pieces. She feels this is especially important to highlight amidst the increasing presence of AI in the creative landscape.

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ISOBEL BRIGHAM

Isobel Brigham creates brightly hued paintings that combine colour with archival images and personal photographs. She speaks to the fragility of memory through her work and expands personal relationships, nostalgia and collections. 

Through fragmented space and linework, Isobel questions herself and identity, while the lively use of pinks and blues, are layered for saturated vibrancy; directly responding to the dreamlike state of reminiscence and luminosity in daily life.

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KETEVAN JANANASHVILI

Ketevan Jananashvili is an interdisciplinary artist and art historian from Tbilisi, Georgia. Working across multiple media, she currently focuses on painting, drawing, photography, and text, often developing her work in series. Her practice combines research with visual and textual exploration, engaging with perception, narrative, and the construction of meaning.

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LEKEITHA HAYNES

LeKeitha Haynes (b. 1993) is a Nashville-based figurative painter and illustrator whose work captures expressive movement, bold color, and personal style, drawing from culture, lived experiences, and the energy people carry to explore themes of identity and confidence. Using acrylic gouache and mixed media, she creates vibrant, narrative-driven figures rooted in storytelling. She is a 2026 Buchanan Arts Emerging Artist Fellow whose work has been exhibited throughout Nashville and collected by a growing community of supporters.

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SHAMA JOHNS

Shama Johns is a contemporary artist whose work explores the beauty of food, community, and shared moments at the table. Through bold colour, expressive brushwork, and intimate compositions, she captures the emotional texture of everyday rituals. Her paintings celebrate connection, memory, and the quiet significance of gathering.

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ZOFIA CHAMIENIA

Zofia is a Polish illustrator creating bold, playful designs with wobbly lines and vibrant shapes.
Using a mix of techniques, she creates inclusive, optimistic visuals that celebrate diversity and
make the world feel more connected and welcoming.

THE VOLUNTEERS

THE TRUE MVPS BEHIND THE SCENES, HANDLING LOGISTICS, SOCIAL MEDIA, EVENTS, AND MAKING IT ALL HAPPEN.

SAY HELLO TO THIS
YEARS VOLUNTEERS

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JEWEL

Jewel is an art world content creator and strategist based in London. Through her social media platforms as @jewelinthegallery she shares content about art history, exhibitions, and art travel destinations to her growing audience of art lovers. Bridging her background in art history & data science, Jewel also founded The Arts Analyst, a company that specialises in growing arts audiences through social media and data analytics consulting. 

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ALEXANDRA

Alexandra Steinacker-Clark is a London-based American-Austrian art historian, author, and podcast host specializing in contemporary art and the art market. She is the founder of the All About Art podcast, co-director of the NXT GEN program supporting early-career arts professionals, and author of Working In Art. Her work focuses on accessibility and demystifying careers in the art world, alongside extensive experience with leading galleries, institutions, and lectures at major art education platforms.​

@alexandrasteinacker

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LYSE

Lyse de Quillacq is a young art enthusiast and podcaster originally, based in Paris. She is the creator and host of the "Innover dans le Monde de l’Art" podcast, where she interviews artists, curators, critics and other art professionals to explore how the art world functions. Her work is driven by a deep interest in artist careers, creative ecosystems and making art more accessible and connected to society leading her to co-create TOPO. She also co-organizes Art Datings, events that bring artists and audiences together in more intimate and inclusive settings.  

@lysedequillacq

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TAYLA

Tayla Bastion is a Basel-based gallerist and the founder of HAVENart, a platform dedicated to supporting and promoting artists. Passionate about building meaningful connections between art and people, she works closely with artists, accompanying them in their creative development and curating exhibitions in a variety of contexts. Currently leading Basel Art Summer Camp, Tay is your go-to person for events, partnerships, creative collaborations, or any other questions.

OUR PARTNERS

Basel Art Summer Camp wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing partners and friends. From providing the space, to goodie bags, to art materials to helping us spread the word, they play a key role in making this event happen. This year, we’re grateful for the support of all the following people who help us bring art to life in new and exciting ways:

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HOW TO FIND US

STAY IN THE LOOP

JOIN THE ART CLUB

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WHAT S NEXT

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Basel Art Summer Camp isn’t just about one city

— we believe this concept should travel!
 

Are you a hotel or hostel in a city with an art fair? Let’s bring this creative experience to you!

Contact Monica if you’d like to host a future edition of this unique event.

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JOIN THE WORKSHOPS

Ready to join the action?

Find the workshops, performance and more here:

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STAY IN THE LOOP BY RSVPING

Basel Art Summer Camp 2026
Basel Art Summer Camp 2026
When
16. Juni 2026, 18:00 MESZ – 20. Juni 2026, 22:00 MESZ
Where
HYVE Basel,
Gempenstrasse 64, 4053 Basel, Switzerland
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