IMPRESSIONS OF NATURE: PAPER AS MEMORY
7 Feb - 25 May 2026
When paper is created from other materials — worn textiles, handwritten pages or plant fibres — it retains something of its origins. These embedded histories remain visible or felt, forming a quiet continuity between past and present. Through the tactile and repetitive processes of papermaking — tearing, pulping and pressing — paper collects and carries stories not by overwriting them but by layering meaning.
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HEAVENLY CONSIDERATIONS Paintings by Henrik Martensen
There is a high ceiling in the works of visual artist Henrik Martensen. The small person in the large space is a recurring theme in his works. As a painter, he works in line with a recent trend, where individual visual artists and art photographers at home and abroad are seeking a hyper-realistic expression. The fascination with real natural phenomena is, however, processed - some emphasized, others omitted - so that the picture itself becomes a pure statement.
6 Jun - 27 Sept 2026
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TIME * SOIL * STAR
We belong to the world. The world does not belong to us. That is the starting point for the exhibition TIME*SOIL*STAR, which revolves around the impact of humans on the planet. The climate crisis is examined through a series of installations that address everything from local contemporary archaeological finds, earth creatures, flower metaphors, life's transition to eternal sleep and invasions from distant galaxies.
6 Jun 2026 - 10 Jan 2027
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A Tree is A Tree is A Tree: The Tree Chapel by Maria Dubin
Colorful portraits of trees embrace the audience in the panorama hall. The large paintings were created in the artist's workshop in Paris as part of overcoming depression. The result has become a meditative picture space, filled with light and space for many emotions. This is the first time Maria Dubin has shown this series of works in public. And it is noble that it can happen here, where Ørnsø and the living trees just outside the panoramic window form the backdrop.
6 Jun 2026 - 10 Jan 2027
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Sculpture Experiment Silkeborg - S.E.S.
- in the Park at the Art Center Silkeborg Bad
15 Aug - 20 Sept 2026
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FAR OUT IN THE FOREST
Woodcuts, photography and painting are mixed in this exhibition, where the columned hall is filled with works by four exciting Danish artists, each with extensive experience in their own field. What they have in common is observing and processing nature as a motif, and not least how we humans view nature. Meet Anette Abrahamson, Svend-Allan Sørensen, Christina Jensen and Vibeke Glarbo.
3 Oct 2026 - 10 Jan 2027
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The Sculpture Park
Move around at your own pace and experience contemporary sculpture in our beautiful park. The park forms a framework for art experiences, children's games, picnic excursions, walks at sunset, dog walking, sunbathing, meditation, hiking, playing in the snow, etc.
The Sculpture Space
Experience our Sculpture Space. Here you find models of some of the sculptures you find in the park, knowledge about different techniques and materials, and a timeline showing how sculpture as art form has changed through art history.
Short Art Stays
Treat yourself to a short stay in the simple and cozy setting of the former spa.
The Silkeborg Bad Art Center has a number of rooms that are primarily used by our guest artists. When there is free capacity, the rooms are also rented out to visitors on a hostel basis.
We also offer an art package that includes accommodation, entrance to the art center, breakfast, lunch, and coffee and cake.
Take an Art Break
Café Ørnsø
Our café offers visitors an ambience of calmness and intimacy. With a view over lake Ørnsø, you can enjoy a delicious lunch or homemade cake, bread or cookies. You can also choose a cool glass of wine, a nice cold beer og a hot cup of coffee, chocolate or tea.
Café Søvilla
The café is situated in the beautfiul, red, wooden building in the park - surrounded by trees, the lake and bird song. Here you can enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee or a piece of homemade cake, while you take in the scenic view.
