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The Basel Art Summer Camp: A week-long event where emerging artists exhibit and showcase their work at a hostel during the week of Art Basel

Updated: Jun 8


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Join us for Basel Art Summer Camp this June!

Art should be fun and accessible! 


In the spirit of making Art Basel a little more affordable to everyone, we’ve created the Basel Art Summer Camp: a community-led initiative running parallel to the art week festivities. We’re providing a platform for emerging artists to stay in Basel and showcase their work and inviting art enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the experience. Join us for a week of workshops, drinks, fun and creativity!


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Full Event Programme 13 - 15 June


Our pop-up gallery at HYVE Hostel is open daily 12 pm - 7 pm. Each day we'll have a variety of events, they are free to attend, we appreciate RSVPs.


Wednesday, 12th June, from 16:00 - Pregaming Vitra

Our not-so-official opening event while the artists hang up their final works. We'll start the festivities with TheArtGorgeous who will be launching their Basel City Guide. RSVP here:




Thursday, 13th June, from 13:00 - Press Afternoon

If you're a journalist, content creator, photographer, or something in between, you are welcome to join our press afternoon. Our host will be present and guide through the exhibition:




Thursday, 13th June, 18:30 - The Opening Night:

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Basel Art Summer Camp and celebrate all our artists and art writers. Free drinks, first come, first serve. RSVP required:




Friday, 14th June, 13:00 - Cookies & Kunst:

During the day on Friday, the Basel local cookie producers from Baked by Milo will be selling their delicious creations at Hyve. RSVP so they know how much to bake:




Friday, 14th June, 14:00 - 16:00 - Workshop with the artist Lex Lee:

Participate in exclusive workshop by one of our participating artists. Join the Dreaming up in the Cloud Workshop with UK artist Lex Lee. RSVP required. Limited space:




Friday, 14th June, 18:30 - Guided Tour of the Exhibition with CreativeMornings Basel:

Join the CreativeMornings Basel team on a guided tour of the Basel Art Summer Camp. RSVP required:



Saturday, 15th June, 13:00 - Flash Tattoos with Buzzy Bee:

Let your body become the canvas with the creations by tattoo artist Buzzy Bee. Two RSVP slots available and walk-ins welcome. Yes, the flash tattoos will be available in the Art Vending Machine.




Saturday, 15th June, 14:00 - Workshop with the artist Maggie Williams:

Participate in an exclusive workshop run by one our our participating artists. Join the Happy Accidents Collage Workshop with UK artist Maggie Williams. RSVP required. Limited space.



Saturday, 15th June, 16:00 - Wickelfisch Workshop

Join us in designing the Wickelfisch for the summer of 2025. For young and old alike! RSVP required. Limited space.




Where:

Located just a 3-minute walk from Basel's central train station, HYVE Hostel, will serve as the vibrant backdrop for our pop-up gallery and art shop. This hostel offers a relaxed atmosphere that will foster a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for the community-driven initiative.. Featuring a bar and café area, we hope to provide a space for people to converse with artists, participate in workshops, and even gain inspiration.



Open space in a hostel
Hyve Hostel in Basel

The hostel is open to the public, so you can come by anytime between 13th-15th June for a coffee and a chat and viewing of the exhibited artworks...


Who? 

We are inviting a curated selection of 9 emerging artists to participate in the Basel Art Summer Camp. These artists will stay at HYVE Hostel in Basel, where they will exhibit their work in the pop-up gallery space and art shop for three days. In addition to the artists, we welcome 6 art content creators to document the event through various mediums of video, text and photography, creating engagement before, during and after the event. You can discover the artists on our dedicated Basel Art Summer Camp instagram channel.




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Coffee with a side of Art

We can't wait to see you there!




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