PROGRAMME BIEN 2025
Unless otherwise indicated, events are free of charge.
| Saturday, 24 May | 16:00 | Pr’ Lenart Homestead, Belo1, 1215 Medvode |
Lecture by Pamela Whitaker, discussion, networking
Reflections on how to harness the potential of group textile crafting to address social challenges. What can we learn from successful international practices, such as those in Ireland? Pamela Whitaker is interested in contemporary art and creative health, and explors the integration of art therapy in museums and galleries, environmental art therapy, and much more.
https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/pamela-whitaker
http://www.groundswell.ie/
https://www.asociacija.si/si/kultura-za-dusevno-zdravje/
The event is part of the Culture for Mental Health programme, supported by the Ministry of Public Administration.
| Friday, 30 May | 12.00 | Meeting point: Layer House terrace, Kranj |
Preview of BIEN 2025 exhibitions for media representatives, communication officers of partner organizations, and independent content creators in the fields of culture, art, and social practice.
Please let us know at bien@layer.si if you would like to meet the artists in person – they will be available for interviews.
| Friday, 30 May | 16.00 | Meeting point: Main Square in Kranj, by the fountain |
| Friday, 30 May | 18.00 | Streets of Kranj |
Performance Odprti predali, Kalejdoskop, Primary School Janez Puhar, in collaboration with Creative FLIP
| Saturday, 31 May | 16.00-22.00 | Layer House, Kranj |
16:00 Artist Talk: Severija Inčirauskaitė-Kriaunevičienė
17:00 Official exhibition opening
18:00 Eta Award Ceremony
18:30 Exhibition tours / interventions by Alexander Sebastianus Hartanto (ID) and Eli Herlaug Eines (NO)
20:00 Reception and DJ night
Exhibition locations: Layer House, Škrlovec Tower, Kranj City Library, former DZS (Prešernova 2), City Hall Cellar, Vovkov Garden, Kranj Horticultural Garden, Gallery of Kranjska hiša (until 9 July), Gallery Na mestu – in front of the library (until 1 July)
| Saturday, 31 May | 18.00 | Layer House, Kranj |
| Sunday, 1 June | 11:00 – 14:00 | Cherry Garden at Layer House, Kranj |
| Sunday, 1 June | 16:00-19:00 | Layer House |
Workshop with Marielle MacLeman, suitable for adults and children aged 9+
Registration: art@layer.si
| Sunday, 1 June | 17:00 | Cherry garden Layer House, Kranj |
A journey through air and breath – light, playful, and creative!
Workshops led by Ajda Tomazin, choreographer, designer, and mother. Her workshops aim to spark movement expression in the youngest in a safe and encouraging environment.
Registration: info@pungert.si
| Monday, 2 June | 08:00 – 09:00 | odMIK |
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| Monday, 2 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
| Monday, 2 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
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| Monday, 2 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
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| Monday, 2 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Monday, 2 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Monday, 2 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Monday, 2 June | 20:00 | Layer House |
| Tuesday, 3 June | 08.00-09.00 | odMIK |
| Tuesday, 3 June | 08:00 – 09:00 | odMIK |
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| Tuesday, 3 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
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| Tuesday, 3 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
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| Tuesday, 3 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Tuesday, 3 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Tuesday, 3 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Tuesday, 3 June | 20:00 | Cherry Garden, Layer House |
| Wednesday, 4 June | 8:00 – 9:00 | odMIK |
| Wednesday, 4 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
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| Wednesday, 4 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
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| Wednesday, 4 June | 10:00 – 13:00 | odMIK |
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| Wednesday, 4 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Wednesday, 4 June | 16:30 – 19:30 | odMIK |
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| Wednesday, 4 June | 16:00 – 19:00 | odMIK |
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| Wednesday, 4 June | 18:00 | Jesenice – from Dolik Gallery to Stara Sava |
| Friday, 6 June | 18:00 | Jesenice – from Dolik Gallery to Stara Sava |
| Saturday, 7 June | 18.00 | Idrija – Hg Smelting Plant and Jožef Shaft |
| Wednesday, 11 June | 18.00 | Škofja Loka – Škofja Loka Museum |
| Friday, 20 June | 16:00 – 18:00 | Rotunda, Slovenian National Theatre Nova Gorica |
| Friday, 20 June | 18:00 | Nova Gorica – MONG Atrium, GONG Gallery |
