Why take the class to a gallery?

The National Gallery Prague owns sizeable permanent art collections from all over the world, ranging from the Gothic style to contemporary art. The Gallery also hosts many exhibitions regarded as exquisite throughout the Czech Republic.

The gallery is indeed an actual place to meet art…and sometimes to even touch original artworks. Seeing a painting or a statue up close is very different from seeing it in a book. The National Gallery Prague houses thousands of artworks, which allow us to perceive and open new contexts and relationships between works.

The gallery is a meeting space – ideal for a dialogue. In the gallery, it is possible to divest yourself of the impression that there is a single truth, as the wide spectrum of art offers various perspectives on reality. Art dialogue teaches us to be open and to think in context. Artwork interpretation is not dogmatic – art may be discussed collectively. No one will judge you for your opinions in the gallery.

Every artist, every artwork has a story worth examining. Discovering art and the various origins of artworks opens a path to our imagination and fantasy. Art’s ability to reflect reality in a thousand different ways provides inspiration and a starting point for one’s own creative art experience. We think being close to art and works extending beyond our existence, and experiencing creation first-hand makes us more creative in turn.

Our programmes bring artworks into real life in reaction to current events and trends. They offer you the opportunity to find out how artworks are created, try your hand at various techniques and methods, and decipher artists’ original approaches. You will never be handed all the information – you will be given the space to discover it individually. We learn along with you – together.

The gallery is not the only place where you can learn something about art; but you may learn much more there. We believe that if you open yourself to art, art will change you. It may make you more sensitive, warm-hearted, open, tolerant, and considerate.

For an artist, having the opportunity to create is the most fun in the world. Art is fun. And not just for the artists.

It is we who prepare accompanying programmes for you with unrelenting determination both for permanent collections and exhibitions. There are several dozens of people setting up guided tours, school programmes, playrooms for children and parents, experimental studios, and much more.