In de Sint-Amandskerk
De Coninckplein 1+
In de Sint-Amandskerk
De Coninckplein 1+
Het Kunstuur in Roeselare
Masterpieces by Belgian artists from the period 1850 – 1950, exhibited in a unique way. Flemish celebrities talk about their connection with the artist or artwork.
Upcoming exhibition Roeselare
"Boat towing was a tough job ."
Storytelling by Helmut Lotti, singer
Helmut tells a story about Pierre baron Paulus de Châtelet 'The boat tower' (1920).
"No one in our family has inherited my father’s talent for painting."
Storytelling by Lisette De Bie, mother of the initiators of Het Kunstuur
Lisette tells a story about Valerius De Saedeleer 'Old orchard in winter' (1925).
"Sometimes they rode around the track for 24 hours, they couldn't speak a word."
Storytelling by Ferdi Van Den Haute, cycling champion
Ferdi tells a story about Marcel Stobbaerts 'The Velodrome' (1925).
"When I took off in the moonlight, I often thought about this painting."
Storytelling by Jean-Jacques Speyer, professor and civil aeronautics engineer
Jean-Jacques tells a story about René Magritte's painting 'The depths of pleasure' (1947).
"5000 niños de la guerra were taken care of in Belgium in 1936."
Storytelling by Phara de Aguirre, journalist
Phara tells a story about Victor Leclercq's painting 'Juan' (1936).
"With the rotting smell of the retting as well"
Storytelling by Baron Piet Vanthemsche, intendant of the Flemish government
Piet tells a story about Albert Saverys' painting 'Rootbakken' (1921).
"I describe the paintings as they exist in my memory."
Storytelling by Bart Van Peer, employee at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Bart tells a story about Gustave Van de Woestyne's painting 'Azure' (1928).
"Until the bitter end, to die in the harness, that is how I want to end."
Storytelling by Guido Belcanto, musician
Guido tells a story about Jan Van Beers' 'The fallen star' (1874).
"Stop drawing so beautifully, Dirk. Art is something different. Look at those hands, that is art."
Storytelling by Dirk De Wachter
Dirk tells a story about Constant Permeke's "The wiedster" (1931).
"We worked 7 days a week – sometimes until midnight – on sewing machines."
Storytelling by Ana Yous, cleaning lady
Ana tells a story about Pierre Jacques Dierckx 'Orphan Girls Peeling Potatoes' (1909).
"You can come to yourself especially outdoors"
Storytelling by Clara Cleymans, actor en philosopher
Clara tells a story about Gustave De Smet 'The hunter in the snow' (1929) en 'The woodcutter' (1930).
"I imagine he died without realizing it."
Storytelling by Rudi Vranckx, war correspondent
Rudi tells a story about Alfred Bastien's 'Dead Canadian officer' (1918).
"I too have arrived at the evening of my life."
Storytelling by Jo De Meyere, actor
Jo tells a story about Auguste Oleffe 'Evening of life' (1904).
"I too have arrived at the evening of my life."
Storytelling by Jo De Meyere, actor
Jo tells a story about Auguste Oleffe 'Evening of life' (1904).
Order your tickets for Roeselare
In order to guarantee your place, we recommend you order your tickets online.
A visit to the exhibition takes exactly one hour with entrees every 20 mins for maximum 8 people at a time.
Click on Order Tickets to view opening times and prices.
You can direct your question to info-roeselare@hetkunstuur.com.
Group formulas
Would you like to book for more than 8 people?
With our group arrangement you can combine a visit to The Art Hour with other activities in Roeselare. For info, send an email to: groepen-roeselare@hetkunstuur.com
Admission fee
Admission fees: between €10 and €22 depending on the date and time of your visit.
✔ Free cloak room
✔ Free headphones with audio guide
✔ Free museum chairs
✔ Free (two) wheelchairs at your disposal
✔ Toilets for women, men and disabled
Openinghours
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Address
De Coninckplein 1+
8800 Roeselare
Belgium