Deadline: 8 July 2020. The ARTBOX.PROJECT Zurich starts into the second round! The largest art project in our series will take place this year from 20 – 24 August 2020 during SWISSARTEXPO in the venerable SBB Event Hall at Zurich Main Station. With 80’000 visitors daily, the SBB Event Hall is one of the most visited places in Switzerland.
This year we can once again look forward to a varied exhibition of original artworks and digitally displayed pieces! With two brand-new 86″ HD screens and other new technologies, we offer all participants an excellent presentation of their artworks. The 10 finalists will be able to show their original artworks at the art festival SWISSARTEXPO in Zurich and the 100 semi-finalists will receive a special presentation on two additional screens. ALL OTHER participants will be shown on our large 86″ HD screens during the entire exhibition period!
As the ARTBOX in Zurich is strongly networked, we will be holding numerous exclusive events with strong purchasing power customers during the exhibition. Our sales team will actively promote the sale of your artwork! We do NOT take any commission on sold artworks!
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The 10 finalists can show their original works of art in the exhibition in Zurich, ARTBOX.GALLERY will take care of the organisation of the transport of the works of art from the artist’s residence to Zurich and back to the artist, ARTBOX.GALLERY will cover the transport costs. If the artwork is sold, the entire sales price goes to the artist, the gallery does not take any commission. The 100 semi-finalists will receive a special digital presentation on 2 separate screens. Each artwork will be shown several times a day with the artist’s name, artwork name and a personalized QR code, which is directly linked to the artist’s website.The 10 finalists and 100 semi-finalists will be shown on our social media channels and on the ARTBOX.PROJECT website. On request, the images will be linked to the artist’s website.During the exhibition, visitors will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite artwork. The artist with the most votes will win a cooperation contract with the ARTBOX.GALLERY Zurich.Hope you had a good week. A few of the exhibitions in Zurich are drawing to an end on 15th January including the very colourful and striking Niki de St Phalle exhibition at the Kunsthaus. The LILU Light festival opened on 12th January in Lucerne, and Klimt’s Küss immersive art exhibition is still on if you haven’t seen it yet. On 20th January the St Moritz Gourmet Festival opens – so if you’re a foodie do secure your ticket! Did you also manage to witness the Silvesterklausen in Appenzell for Alter Silvester? It’s been rather wet and the forecast currently predicts more rain (and some snow ❄️) – so do check out our list of ideas for a rainy day – see here. You may want to see this great snowshoe hike with an ice cave too? Also take a look here for 31 activities for children and teenagers and 31 ideas for excursions (mostly) not too far from Zurich. On the travel front if you’re looking for a ski break with guaranteed snow you might like to check out the brand new CLUB MED Tignes for skiers and non-skiers alike and if you’re searching for sun and adventure how about a trip to Jordan?
WIN ONE OF 2 PAIRS OF ZURICH CARDS: Zürich Cards are wonderful Zurich transport tickets “with benefits”. They offer a number of discounts as well as some free things too, like museum entrances and more. They are ideal if you live here and want to get to know the city better – and they are perfect if you have visitors who want to explore! We have 2 pairs of tickets to be one! See all the details and enter here up until 12 midnight on 19th January.
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NEWORCHARD VEGAN LEATHER BOOTS: Once you’ve tried them you won’t want to take them off! Take a look here and use code Christina15 to get 15% of your super soft Winter boots!
MADAMESUM DUMPLINGS DISCOUNT CODE: Use discount code 15 to get 15% off your next order of delicious Madamesum dumplings. We tried them recently and loved them! The code is valid until 28th February 2023.
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WYSSMÜLLER FONDUES: How about a delicious Fondue from Fondue Wyssmüller? Buy online with 20% discount using code HCUHK5RP The fondue packets are top quality and they also freeze very well – so it’s a good opportunity to get stocked up for Winter!
VINTAGE SWITZERLAND POSTERS: Looking for a present for a Switzerland fan? Check out our selection of Zurich and Zermatt prints. Please note we have sorted out the Paypal only payment problem and
LILU LIGHT FESTIVAL LUCERNE 12th – 22nd JAN: The beautiful Lilu Light Festival is back in Lucern from 12th – 22nd January. Find out all about it here.
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SILVESTERCHLAUS CELEBRATIONS 13th JAN: Did you go to Appenzell to see the Silvesterchlaus celebrations on 13th January, celebrating New Year’s Day according to the Gregorian calendar? The celebrations took place in Urnäsch and also in Schwellbrunn, Hundwil, Herisau, Stein, Teufen and Waldstadt. You can find out all about the Silvesterklaus celebrations here.
WINTER ARENA ZURICH MAIN STATION: The Winter Arena is back at Zurich main station with drinks, food stalls, a Fondue Chalet, music and more. Until 25th February. Location: Zurich main station hall.
GRAPY’S EVENTS IN ZURICH 14th& 19th JANUARY: Grapy’s are holding a wine “Pub Quiz” at the Eisladen in Birmensdorferstrasse 101, 8003 Zürich on 14th January and on 19th a Spirit Tasting event! Both promise to be really fun events with some excellent drinks! See details of the wine event on 14th here. See details of the Spirit tasting event on 19th January here.
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WINTER RELIEF BUS FROM KÜSNACHT TO UKRAINE 14th JAN: Until 14th January there is a Winter Relief Collection for Ukraine. Items needed: thermal blankets, warm clothes, thermal underwear, winter sleeping bags, insulating mats, thermal flasks, means for heating food, dry soups, dry meals, grocery sets, flashlights, candles, power banks, hygiene articles. Basic pain killers, disinfectants, basic bandages, band aids, cold medication, cough medication, herbal lozenges, diarrhea Medication, stomach flu – any basic medication. NB: Mark every bag and box with the word ‘HAZHYN‘. Please wrap clothes in transparent plastic bags with size.eg Child 3Y, or Woman L, or man M. Bags will be reused. On Saturday 14th January help is welcomed to load the bus. Contact: Andrea Hauser, rheia@gmx.ch. Please take donations to: Sonnenhof, Im Gsteig 1, 8700 Küsnacht, (9am to 5pm), LuusMuus Café, Bahnhofweg 4, 8132 Egg (9am to 5pm ), Hauser, Feldgüetliweg 141, 8706 Feldmeilen (6pm to 8pm) or email Andrea on rheia@gmx.ch for more information on how you can help.
LAST CHANCE! NIKI DE ST PHALLE EXHIBITION AT KUNSTHAUS ZURICH ENDS 15th JAN: The exhibition at the Kunsthaus Zürich with over 100 exhibits by Niki de St Phalle ends on 15th January. This female artist is famous for her ‘Nanas’ – one of which is located in Zurich Main Station. Find out all about the Niki de Saint Phalle exhibition here.
LAST CHANCE BAROQUE EXHIBITION AT LANDESMUSEUM 15th JAN: The Baroque exhibition at the Landesmuseum in Zurich end on 15th January. See details of the Baroque exhibition here.
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LAST CHANCE TO SEE YVES NETZHAMMER AT HAUS KONSTRUKTIV 15th JAN: If you’re feeling arty why not check out the Yves Nezthammer exhibition at Haus Konstuktiv before it ends on 15th Jan. See details here.
WORLD SNOW FESTIVAL GRINDELWALD !CANCELLED!: Update: Please note that the World Snow Festival in Grindelwald has now been cancelled. See all the details here.
WESTSIDE STORY AT THEATER 11 ZURICH 17th – 29th JAN 2023 : If you’re a fan of Westside Story why visit the show which is all in English and takes place at Theater 11 in Zurich Oerlikon until 29th January. See details and enter here.
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ST MORITZ GOURMET FOOD FESTIVAL 20th – 28th JAN: Tickets for the annual St Moritz Gourmet Food Festival which is taking place in St Moritz from 20th – 28th January are now on sale. Find out more here.
EARLY LANGUAGE LEARNING TALK AND OPEN HOUSE AT CHILDREN FIRST SAT 21st JANUARY 2023: Stop by Children First at Freiestrasse 175, 8032 Zurich for a morning of fun activities for children ages 0-7 and sign up for a talk for parents about “Early Language Learning” by Monica Shah including strategies that will help you plan your children’s language learning in and around Zurich. Please see details here.
BELLE EPOQUE WEEK 2023 KANDERSTEG: The Belle Epoque Week runs from 22nd – 29th January in beautiful Kandersteg. Be whisked back in time as you watch all the fabulous costumes and enjoy watching the program of activities and events. Read all about Belle Époque Week Kandersteg here.
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FOREVER JADE EXHIBITION MUSEUM RIETBERG ENDS 22nd JAN: Musuem Rietberg’s exhibition all about jade ends on 22nd January – so catch it if you can. See details here.
RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES IN ZURICH: The weather looks unsettled and more rain (and snow! ❄️) is forecast. Take a look
