German word

Kunstverein

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkʊnstfɛɐ̯ˌaɪ̯n/

Meaning

  • masculine nounart society

Example

Die Ausstellung des Kunstvereins ist sehr beliebt.

The art society's exhibition is very popular.

Illustration for Kunstverein (art society)

More examples

Die Mitglieder des Kunstvereins treffen sich regelmäßig.

Members of the art society meet regularly.

Core concept

A local group that brings art-minded people together to run exhibitions and art projects.

Common phrases

  • Eintritt in den Kunstverein

    joining the art society

  • Mitgliedschaft im Kunstverein

    membership in the art society

Similar words

Verein: A member organization formed to achieve a common purpose.
Galerie: A venue where artworks are primarily exhibited and offered for sale.
Kunsthalle: A large venue for temporary exhibitions without a permanent collection.
Museum: A public facility that preserves, researches, and presents its holdings.

Definition in German

Ein Verein vor Ort, oft ehrenamtlich und gemeinnützig, in dem Kunstinteressierte Ausstellungen und Projekte organisieren.

Word origin

Kunstverein is a transparent compound of Kunst, 'art', and Verein, 'association', which is related to the verb vereinen, 'to unite'.

Usage tips

  • Kunstverein is masculine, with der Kunstverein and the plural die Kunstvereine.

Other meanings

  • art associationnoun
  • art clubnoun

Related words

  • Kunstvereinsbeitragart society membership feenoun
  • Kunstvereinsmitgliedart society membernoun

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