Spring Festival 2026 – A Look Back
On May 31, 2026, the Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf hosted its annual Spring Festival. Blessed with good weather, more than 800 visitors from the local region, Brandenburg, Berlin, and the surrounding areas accepted the invitation to experience the diverse cultural program on the castle grounds.
The event opened with a performance by the brass quintet of the Brandenburg State Orchestra Frankfurt (Oder), who played a medley of well-known pop and television themes. Following welcoming remarks by State Secretary Tobias Dünow and Annette Rupp, the Director of the Kulturstiftung Schloss Wiepersdorf, poetry slammer Mark Heydrich performed a selection of his poems.
Afterward, current and former fellowship recipients presented their work in the museum and the Tankhalle. Paula Müller, in conversation with Sebastian Meschenmoser, opened her special exhibition “The Sun Sits”, which will be on display in the museum until the end of September 2026. The author and Berlin Literature Prize winner Matthias Nawrat spoke with Lena Dorn from the Cultural Foundation about his new book “Das glückliche Schicksal” (The Fortunate Fate). This was followed by a discussion between poet and author Dilek Mayatürk and Matthias Weichelt on the topic of “Life as a Continuous Translation.” British author and translator Lucy Jones introduced her translation of Franziska Linkerhand, moderated by Carolin Krahl, and Susanne Schädlich read from her novel “Kabarett der Namenlosen” (Cabaret of the Nameless), moderated by Carsten Hueck.
The Open Studios offered the public an opportunity to engage with artists Luise Talbot and Taslima Ahmed. Carolin Martin’s film “Kristalle” (Crystals) was also screened, complemented by new illustrations from Czech children's books created this year during a group fellowship at Schloss Wiepersdorf. Additionally, a children's art studio was held for the first time as part of the Spring Festival. Under the guidance of artists Kaj Osteroth, Nick Crowe, and Zora Janković, children were able to get creative with canvas, clay, and other materials. The festival's musical backdrop was provided by the swing band “Mermaid Mob.” A variety of food stalls kept guests fed, alongside a cake sale in the Orangery, which will now be open every Sunday afternoon until the end of September. Market stalls also showcased regional products, ranging from handicrafts and honey to toys.
We are delighted that so many guests made their way to Wiepersdorf to celebrate the day with us. A heartfelt thank you to everyone!
