What is Haus Schwarzenberg?

A place of history, culture and art. Haus Schwarzenberg is home to various facilities - artists' studios, an art house cinema, memorials, a bar and galleries. There are also commercial enterprises. This structure is unique for various reasons.

How does it work?

Haus Schwarzenberg is managed by the Schwarzenberg Association, a registered non-profit organization that is responsible for the concept and the provision of a sustainable structure. Since its foundation, the association has operated on a cost-covering and economically independent basis, i.e. it receives no subsidies or other support. The association not only manages and rents out the space, but also promotes mainly young and unknown artists through the neurotitan gallery. With the neurotitan store, Schwarzenberg e.V. is also directly commercially active. The store and gallery are platforms for art and cultural marketing outside the commercial art market. The mixed use of business, independent artists and non-profit institutions realized by the association forms the equivalent of a medium-sized company in its overall scope. Schwarzenberg (house and association) is thus in principle a functioning integrative model for economically effective cultural management.

Where does the name come from?

The name of the house and the association goes back to the town and district of Schwarzenberg in the Ore Mountains. The strange and generally forgotten history of this area is recounted in the novel of the same name by Stefan Heym: Due to a misunderstanding, the Allied troops from the West and East only advanced as far as Schwarzenberg's borders. Schwarzenberg thus remained unoccupied for a considerable period of time. A committee of social democrats, communists and concentration camp survivors drove out the Nazis and organized supplies for the population. The “Free Republic of Schwarzenberg” existed for around 6 weeks until the occupation by Soviet troops.

How long has Haus Schwarzenberg been in existence?

The Schwarzenberg Association was founded in 1995

Is/was this place squatted?

No. There was a contract right from the start.

Does anyone live here?

No. Here we just work, educate and have fun.

Who is the owner?

In 2004, WBM bought the building for the federal and state governments and has since rented part of the space to Schwarzenberg e.V.

Will you be able to stay here?

Yes, we have had a new usage contract since 2016. It is initially for 10 years with an option to extend. We hope that we will be able to continue our work here for a longer time.

How can I support you?

There is a donation box at the entrance to the second courtyard and in the neurotitan. You can also become a member of the association.