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August 2026

Three pictures of the month

Three selected works show how varied characters, stories and visual ideas can be created through drawing and watercolour pencils.

Drawing of the video game character Lady Maria from Bloodborne by Alessia Schröder — Alessia Schröder, age 16 – drawing of the video game character Lady Maria from “Bloodborne”

Illustration in watercolour pencils by Merle Rötter — Merle Rötter, age 16 – illustration in watercolour pencils

Illustration in watercolour pencils by Medea Wegel — Medea Wegel, age 13 – illustration in watercolour pencils

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50 years of service – commitment, experience and passion

50 years in the service of art

A life for art and education

For five decades, Lilia Gavrilenko has combined her own artistic practice with supporting young people. The art school celebrates 50 years of commitment to art education, experience and passion.

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Entrance to the Stolzenau outdoor swimming pool

New exhibition

Art in architecture in the Stolzenau outdoor pool

Thirteen works by eight young people combine painting and mosaics to create a permanent gallery about water and water fun.

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Josephine-Medea Wegel with flowers at the Lions awards ceremony

Peace Poster 2025-2026

1st place for Josephine-Medea Wegel

The 13-year-old art school student won first prize in the Lions International Peace Poster competition on the theme “Together As One”.

The certificate of participation for Kunstschule Stolzenau was signed on November 27, 2025.

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Antonie Franke and Lilia Gavrilenko saying goodbye to art school

Farewell after eight years

Thank you, Antonie Franke

Antonie has been part of the art school since 2017. After eight years together, she says goodbye with a personal thank you to Lilia and a time full of art, community, competitions and exhibitions.

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Lyan Hemker and Hannah Ziesmer with Lilia Gavrilenko saying goodbye

Farewell after six years

Thank you, Lyan and Hannah

After six years together, Lyan Hemker and Hannah Ziesmer say goodbye to Lilia and the art school with personal words. Their cards speak of gratitude, beautiful memories and a connection that lasts.

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Lilia Gavrilenko in the art school in front of a mosaic wall

International meeting · February 2025

Visit from Haderslev

Anette Strøm, head of the art school in Haderslev, Denmark, visited Kunstschule Mittelweser and captured her encounter with Lilia and the art school in two short videos.

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