Exhibitions

Artwork by Roland Persson, from the exhibition Amazing Nature 2023.

Current exhibitions

IMPRESSIONS OF NATURE: PAPER AS MEMORY

When paper is created from other materials — worn textiles, handwritten pages or plant fibres — it retains something of its origins. These embedded histories remain visible or felt, forming a quiet continuity between past and present. Through the tactile and repetitive processes of papermaking — tearing, pulping and pressing — paper collects and carries stories not by overwriting them but by layering meaning.

7 Feb - 25 May 2026

Future exhibitions

HEAVENLY CONSIDERATIONS Paintings by Henrik Martensen

There is a high ceiling in the works of visual artist Henrik Martensen. The small person in the large space is a recurring theme in his works. As a painter, he works in line with a recent trend, where individual visual artists and art photographers at home and abroad are seeking a hyper-realistic expression. The fascination with real natural phenomena is, however, processed - some emphasized, others omitted - so that the picture itself becomes a pure statement.

6 Jun - 27 Sept 2026

TIME * SOIL * STAR

We belong to the world. The world does not belong to us. That is the starting point for the exhibition TIME*SOIL*STAR, which revolves around the impact of humans on the planet. The climate crisis is examined through a series of installations that address everything from local contemporary archaeological finds, earth creatures, flower metaphors, life's transition to eternal sleep and invasions from distant galaxies.

6 Jun 2026 - 10 Jan 2027

A Tree is A Tree is A Tree: The Tree Chapel by Maria Dubin

Colorful portraits of trees embrace the audience in the panorama hall. The large paintings were created in the artist's workshop in Paris as part of overcoming depression. The result has become a meditative picture space, filled with light and space for many emotions. This is the first time Maria Dubin has shown this series of works in public. And it is noble that it can happen here, where Ørnsø and the living trees just outside the panoramic window form the backdrop.

6 Jun 2026 - 10 Jan 2027

Sculpture Experiment Silkeborg - S.E.S.

- in the Park at the Art Center Silkeborg Bad

15 Aug - 20 Sept 2026

FAR OUT IN THE FOREST

Woodcuts, photography and painting are mixed in this exhibition, where the columned hall is filled with works by four exciting Danish artists, each with extensive experience in their own field. What they have in common is observing and processing nature as a motif, and not least how we humans view nature. Meet Anette Abrahamson, Svend-Allan Sørensen, Christina Jensen and Vibeke Glarbo.

3 Oct 2026 - 10 Jan 2027

Permanent exhibitions

The Sculpture Park

Move around at your own pace and experience contemporary sculpture in our beautiful park. The park forms a framework for art experiences, children's games, picnic excursions, walks at sunset, dog walking, sunbathing, meditation, hiking, playing in the snow, etc.

The Sculpture Space

Experience our Sculpture Space. Here you find models of some of the sculptures you find in the park, knowledge about different techniques and materials, and a timeline showing how sculpture as art form has changed through art history.

Silkeborg Vandkuranstalt

This exhibit focuses on the history of Silkeborg Vandkuranstalt. Here you can learn more about the 100 year period it was open from 1883 until 1983.

Graphics collection

The collection is permanently located at the Art Centre. It contains approx. 4.000 individual sheets from more than 200 Danish artists and few foreign artists. The collection is open to visitors, and larger groups can order an introduction.

Through the years The Art Centre Silkeborg Bad has presented a large variety of different exhibitions showcasing both Danish artists and artists from around the world. Here you can read more about the previous exhibitions.

Previous exhibitions