PROGRAMME BIEN 2025

Unless otherwise indicated, events are free of charge.

Saturday, 24 May16:00Pr’ 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 May12.00Meeting 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 May16.00Meeting point: Main Square in Kranj, by the fountain
Friday, 30 May18.00Streets of Kranj

Performance Odprti predali, Kalejdoskop, Primary School Janez Puhar, in collaboration with Creative FLIP

Saturday, 31 May16.00-22.00 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 May18.00 Layer House, Kranj
Sunday, 1 June16:00-19:00Layer House

Workshop with Marielle MacLeman, suitable for adults and children aged 9+

Registration: art@layer.si 

Sunday, 1 June17:00Cherry 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 June08:00 – 09:00odMIK

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Monday, 2 June10:00 – 13:00 odMIK

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Monday, 2 June16:30 – 19:30 odMIK

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Monday, 2 June20:00 Layer House
Tuesday, 3 June08.00-09.00odMIK
Tuesday, 3 June10:00 – 13:00 odMIK

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Tuesday, 3 June16:30 – 19:30 odMIK

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Tuesday, 3 June20:00Cherry Garden, Layer House
Wednesday, 4 June

8:00 – 9:00

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Wednesday, 4 June

16:30 – 19:30

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Wednesday, 4 June16:00 – 19:00odMIK

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Wednesday, 4 June18:00Jesenice – from Dolik Gallery to Stara Sava
Friday, 6 June18:00Jesenice – from Dolik Gallery to Stara Sava
Saturday, 7 June18.00 Idrija – Hg Smelting Plant and Jožef Shaft
Wednesday, 11 June18.00Škofja Loka – Škofja Loka Museum
Friday, 20 June16:00 – 18:00Rotunda, Slovenian National Theatre Nova Gorica
Friday, 20 June18:00Nova Gorica – MONG Atrium, GONG Gallery