WDC-Pavillon-Tour

WDC Pavilion in Rheingau

From 19 to 20 August 2026, the WDC Pavillon will be located in the garden of Brömserburg Castle in Rüdesheimam Rhein, serving as an open space for encounter, creativity, and lived democracy.

Nestled between the vineyards, the Rhine River, and Rüdesheim’s historic old town, the pavilion becomes a vibrant meeting place for local residents, school groups, associations, and visitors. Workshops, concerts, artist residencies, and spontaneous encounters invite everyone to reflect together on public space, regional identity, and sustainable design.

At the heart of the programme is the residency by Ariane Caillaud, Inna Zrajajeva, Johanneka van Duijn, and Adriana Blanco. Under the theme "Drying – Capturing the Shadows of Local Organic Matter," the international team explores the materials and landscapes of the Rheingau through artistic research and collaborative making.

All activities at the WDC Pavilion are free of charge, barrier-free, and open to people of all ages.

Preliminary Programme

Programme subject to change.

Soft Opening
Wed, 19.08
With music by Sallar, drinks by Farbe-des-Weines, and light snacks.
by WDC 2026

School Workshop "Dry, Dry, Tie"
A workshop for school classes Participants collect materials from the surrounding area and work with them creatively.
Not open to the public.
by ConstructLab

Workshop: Draw Differently
Using unconventional drawing tools, playful sketching challenges and creative experiments, visitors create a collaborative artwork that grows over time. Drawings, symbols and words reveal different perspectives on democracy, community and creativity.
by Linnea Kempf, Ella Dickau; WDC 2026

Notebook & Print Workshop
An open workshop on bookmaking and experimental printing techniques.
by Paula Schulenburg

Chess and Jazz
Enjoy accessible chess and live music – open to all ages and abilities, whether you'd like to play or simply watch.
by Roman Steinmetz

Local Dancing
Together we dance local dance forms, accompanied by live keyboard music.
by Clara Reiner, Jacob Bussmann, Frédéric De Carlo, René Alejandro Huari Mateus // Implantieren Festival

WDC Yoga
Yoga at the WDC Pavilion for all levels. Please bring a mat or towel.
by WDC 2026

Visual Weaving
A walk-in workshop for collectively creating a visual documentation of the residency in Rüdesheim.
by Laura Hilbert, WDC 2026

Closing
Sat, 29.08
A collective reflection on two weeks at the WDC Pavilion. What remains? What has emerged?
by WDC 2026

Accessibility

Do you have questions about accessibility, language, or anything else? We want everyone to feel welcome at WDC Pavilion events. Please get in touch if you need information or support—we'll be happy to find a solution together.

+49 69 928 82931
programm@wdc2026.org