Frank Sings
On December 9, 2016, Frank Mercelis sings in the Rivierenhof Open-air Theatre in Deurne, which was designed by his grandfather, architect Jozef Schellekens. Tickets via:http://www.ccdeurne.be/nl/event/32783/miniconcert-hommage-aan-mij
Act/Cut/Play
Last Wednesday the cast and crew of a short fashion film that falls under the ACT / CUT / PLAY project the privilege to be able to play in the beautiful Schellekens House. The house has such narrative and beauty that it was perfectly ‘cast’ in front of the house of our main character in […]
Frank Mercelis Speaks
Frank Mercelis talks about his grandfather on the occasion of Open Monument Day 2016 – Open-air theatre Rivierenhof in Deurne.
A Visit from Northern Campine Heritage
And the visit led by Raymond Hoste was more than worth it!
A Photo Report of the Comic Guide Festival
There was a pleasant hustle and bustle during the open house of the Comic Guide Festival Turnhout. Here’s a photo report.
Comics Guide Turnhout 2015
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, we had the pleasure of welcoming the three comic book artists – Jan Van Der Veken, Ever Meulen, and Joost Swarte – as part of the Comic Guide Festival Turnhout 2015. It was a magnificent combination/fusion. Many visitors attended. Here are some atmospheric images of the artists. Photos: Stephanie Vandeurzen
Laika Meeting
Every year, as the leaves begin to fall, the staff of www.laika.be, a theatre company known for its stimulating performances, retreat for a day. To evaluate what has gone before and to make plans for the future. Preferably, this takes place in an inspiring location. Such as the home of architect Jozef Schellekens, which is […]
Preparing the 2015 comic strip guide
On Tuesday, April 21, we had the pleasure of hosting three comic artists, Jan Van der Veken, Joost Swarte, and Ever Meulen, in preparation for the ‘Fabrica Grafica Werkstätte’ which will take place on June 13 in the context of Stripgids Turnhout – 2015 edition. Photographer Bart Van der Moeren captured the event. The reporters […]
Visit Natascha Drabbe
On Saturday April 18, 2015, we had the pleasure of welcoming Natascha Drabbe M.A. She is the founder of www.iconichouses.org and manages a worldwide network of iconic houses. Ar-tur is exploring a membership of this network so that our architecture and the modernist gems from the region can be introduced to the world. Edith Wouters […]
Start architecture tours
Under the initiative of Architecture Center Ar-Tur and Tourism Turnhout, guided architecture tours in the region began on Saturday, April 18, 2015. The baptism of fire was intended for the reception of ‘Architectura et Amicitia’ from the Netherlands, who stayed in Turnhout for 2 days. They were guided by the newly certified ‘architecture guides’, in […]