Exhibitions

We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition “The Original Edition of K. Sirvydas’ Sermons on Life – Punkty kazań od Adwentu aż do Postu (Punktay sakimu…, 1629)”, which will take place on September 20 at 4:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Anykščiai (Vilniaus St. 36). The event will feature professor Bonifacas Stundžia. The exhibition will showcase the original copy of K. Sirvydas’ "Punktai sakymų" from the Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore. Konstantinas Sirvydas – priest, jesuit, and the foremost expert on the Lithuanian language of the 17th century – gave us many words still used ...

Two remarkable exhibitions are on view at the Kurkliai Synagogue in the Anykščiai district! Until September 21, we invite you to enjoy painter Samuel Bak’s exhibition “City of Memories” on the first floor of the synagogue. Meanwhile, on the second floor, you will find the engaging traveling exhibition “Lithuania in Litvak Art.” Opening hours: Thursday to Sunday, 1:00–6:00 p.m. Ticket prices: Adults – €2; Students, seniors, and people with disabilities – €1. Tickets can be purchased in advance online: https://tickets.paysera.com/lt/event/kurkliu-sinagoga

From August 14, in the Chapel of Anykščiai (Vilniaus St. 36), an exhibition by sculptor prof. Romualdas Inčirauskas “From Abraham to Čiurlionis” is on display, where the author presents his latest works. Two different but related forms of artistic expression are transformed into sculptural form in Romualdas Inčirauskas’ work. These are the Bible stories that dominate the themes of Rembrandt’s paintings and the symbolism, so characteristic of religious iconography, found in Čiurlionis’ works. R. Inčirauskas interprets biblical figures in his own way, creating a personal and original vision of them. The exhibition is dominated by heroes of the Bible: ...

An extraordinary exhibition of angels, each crafted by a different artist! From July 22 to September 15, the rotating-exhibition space at the Angels Museum presents an unprecedented variety of angel sculptures. Twenty-eight inventive artists took part in the national art awards competition sponsored by patron of the arts Beatrice Kleizaitė-Vasaris, each realizing their own creative vision. Every sculptor has created a one-of-a-kind angel that delighted the competition jury, museum staff, and visitors alike. You’ll encounter a rich mix of materials, compositions, and techniques. We invite you to stop by and choose the sculpture that speaks to you most! Participating ...

On July 26 at 12:00 PM in the Anykščiai Chapel, the XI World Anykščiai Convention took place, featuring the interactive experiential exhibition “Bridges Home,” a fantasia entitled “Oras” (“Air”) performed by the Anykščiai Mixed Choir “Šilelis” (conductor Arūnas Maliukas), and a set by the highland‐style singing group “Miškas.” Thank you to everyone who joined us and to all the performers for a wonderful time! Participating artists in the exhibition: Barbora Matonytė Indrė Milašiūtė Gabrielė Vetkinaitė Greta Grikevičiūtė Pijus Čeikauskas Augustinas Milašius Liudvikas Kesminas The exhibition runs through August 11. We invite you to come and experience it! ...

“I believe that if you are born in a certain country, of a certain nation and faith, you have the duty—your inborn obligation—to give back your share to that nation.”— Beatričė Kleizaitė‑Vasaris On July 22, at the Angels Museum, the awards ceremony for the National Beatričė Kleizaitė‑Vasaris Art Awards Competition was held, coinciding with the 15th‑anniversary celebration of the Angels Museum. In the branch of the Anykščiai Arts Centre, a large gathering of artists, art lovers and friends of the museum came together. The concert program featured mezzo‑soprano Judita Leitaitė and pianist Beata Andriuškevičienė, and the event was hosted by ...

SEE YOU AT THE KURKLIAI SYNAGOGUE! We’re excited to announce that our doors are open for the summer season! Visitors are welcome Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 AM to 6 PM. From June 4 to September 21, the Kurkliai Synagogue will host the exhibition of artist Samuel Bak, who miraculously escaped from the Vilnius Ghetto. Titled “City of Memories”, the exhibition offers a keyhole glimpse into Samuel Bak’s memory of the Jerusalem of Lithuania — Vilnius. Some works feature winding streets of his childhood Vilnius, captured in lithographs that often transform into the claustrophobic courtyards of the Ghetto. Others ...

We invite you to admire the graduation works of the Art Department graduates of Anykščiai Art School at the Anykščiai Chapel (Vilniaus St. 36)!

An exhibition of graphic works by Lithuanian painter, printmaker, and stained-glass artist Vytautas Ignas, created during his years in exile in the 1970s–1990s, is currently on view at the Angel Museum – Center for Sacred Art (Vilniaus St. 11, Anykščiai). The exhibited works are drawn from the collections of the Angel Museum and the Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris Art Gallery in Marijampolė. This exhibition is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late cultural patron Beatričė Kleizaitė-Vasaris. The exhibition will be open until the end of June. We warmly invite you to visit! “Vytautas Ignas is among the ...

Kanutas Ruseckas (1800–1860) was a prominent 19th-century Lithuanian painter, renowned for his mastery of landscape and portrait genres. He was one of the few artists of his time who had the opportunity to study abroad, spending a decade honing his craft in France and Italy. While living in Rome, Ruseckas became interested in genre painting, capturing scenes from everyday life. During his travels, he sketched and painted Italian peasants, reflecting a growing fascination with rural themes. Upon returning to Lithuania and journeying through his homeland, the artist created numerous drawings portraying Lithuanian folk life, festivals, and traditions. These sketches ...

With the arrival of spring comes the jubilee 60th Folk Art Exhibition of the Anykščiai Region! This special event will showcase the works of 31 artists, including members of the Lithuanian Folk Artists' Union as well as talented members of the Anykščiai community. Join us at the Anykščiai Chapel (Vilniaus St. 36) on March 22 at 11:00 AM, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet the exhibition’s participants and enjoy a presentation of the new book "Folk Artists of Anykščiai: A Bio-Bibliographical Dictionary." The book was compiled and published by the Liudvikas and Stanislovas Didžiuliai Public Library of the ...