upcycling and kreativmarkt with MANIFESTA RUHR

Closing #UPSTJOSEF: Upcycling- and Kreativmarkt on February 28!

On February 28 from 12 pm to 18 pm, lala.ruhr and Manifesta 16 Ruhr will transform the former St. Josef church in Gelsenkirchen into a lively market place! This is a great opportunity to experience how vacant church spaces can be revitalized as open meeting places through art and community projects! Against the impressive backdrop of the nave, you’ll find handmade one-of-a-kind items, jewelry, upcycled goods, and visual art by artists from across the Ruhr region.

The event marks the conclusion of our #UPSTJOSEF workshop series and is part of the Manifesta 16 Ruhr warm-up program. The main program of Manifesta 16 Ruhr will take place from June 21 to October 4, 2026, in several cities across the Ruhr region, transforming vacant churches into spaces for art and new perspectives.

Click here for more information on the Manifesta 16 Ruhr warm-up program.