The Künstlerstadt Kalbe project attracts visitors to the Altmark

Experience culture – personal and unusual

Discover a wide range of art and cultural events, from exhibitions and small music concerts to various music and cultural festivals. You will not only find a variety of events in the towns but in the countryside too. Because if something is missing, the Altmarkers simply take the organisation into their own hands.

Kalbe an der Milde is a typical small town in the Altmark region: idyllically situated and surrounded by agriculture and nature. A picturesque town centre with the remains of the former brick moated castle, small half-timbered houses and the little river Milde, which meanders through the town centre. Despite this, there were a lot of vacant properties in the town. But committed citizens are fighting against the dereliction of the houses and have launched the "Künstlerstadt Kalbe" project. Now, artists and art students flock to the little town every year, even from abroad, and bring the old houses back to life for a few weeks, using them as a studio or source of inspiration. At the end, the resulting works of art are presented, as a small festival that attracts locals and tourists alike.