Collectors’ Afternoon Tea
A meeting place for contemporary art collectors in Western Transdanubia
A monthly art club at the Hotel Garzonpláza Art & Business Hotel, with the professional support of the Földváry Auction House.
On the Wednesday of the first week of every month, from 5.00 pm.
Contemporary art, personal encounters, meaningful conversations
A Collectors’ Afternoon Tea A monthly contemporary art event held in Győr, which we have organised for art collectors, art lovers and those interested in contemporary painting in Western Transdanubia.
Our aim is to create an opportunity, within an elegant, welcoming and inspiring setting, to gain a deeper understanding of contemporary art, to meet artists in person, and to build a discerning community of collectors.
The event’s Hotel Garzonpláza Art & Business Hotel It is home to monthly rotating contemporary art exhibitions, which are open to visitors 24 hours a day, free of charge.
Why was the Collectors’ Afternoon Tea organised?
The true value of contemporary art often lies not merely in what can be seen on the canvas. Behind every work lies the artist’s personality, way of thinking, life journey, beliefs and the inner world from which the work is born.
The aim of the Collectors’ Afternoon Tea is to bring this world closer to collectors and anyone with an interest in it.
We would like contemporary art not to be seen as a distant, difficult-to-understand phenomenon, but rather to become a personal experience, a conversation and a shared experience.
That is why, on each occasion, we invite the artist currently exhibiting at the hotel to come and personally present their artistic philosophy, creative journey, sources of inspiration and the background to the works on display.
What kind of experience does the event offer?
The Collectors’ Tea this afternoon is neither a traditional presentation nor a formal auction.
This is an elegant, intimate yet welcoming afternoon of art, where participants can meet the current exhibiting artist over tea, soft drinks and cakes whilst meeting the artist currently exhibiting, exploring the works on display, asking questions, chatting and gaining a deeper insight into the world of contemporary art.
During the event, participants:
- they can meet the artist currently exhibiting in person,
- they can listen to the artist’s talk on his own creative philosophy,
- they can gain an insight into the background to the works on display,
- they can chat informally about art and collecting,
- can view the current hotel exhibition,
- find out about online bidding options,
••they can get in touch with other people interested in contemporary art.
A talk by the artist currently exhibiting
The centrepiece of every Collectors’ Tea Afternoon is a personal talk by the artist currently exhibiting.
The artist presents:
- how his creative career began,
- what shapes his artistic thinking,
- what topics, experiences and questions inspire you,
- what techniques and forms of expression he uses,
- what is the conceptual background behind the works on display at the hotel,
- how he sees his own place in contemporary art.
The aim is for participants not only to see the pictures, but also to understand the artistic world behind the works.
Dates of the meetings
The Collectors’ Afternoon Tea is a regular monthly event.
Date:
on the Wednesday of the first week of every month, from 5.00 pm
Location:
Hotel Garzonpláza Art & Business Hotel main breakfast hall – Győr
Who is this for?
We recommend the Collectors’ Tea Afternoon to those who:
- are interested in contemporary painting,
- would like to gain a better understanding of the thinking of contemporary artists,
- whether they already own works of art or are just discovering the world of collecting,
- would like to meet artists in person,
- were open to joining a discerning arts community in Western Transdanubia,
- I would like to find out about the current range of contemporary art on offer at the Földváry Auction House,
- They consider it important that their purchasing decisions are based on genuine personal and professional experiences.
The club is not exclusively for experienced art collectors. We also welcome those who are only just beginning to explore the world of contemporary art but would like to learn more in a sophisticated, professionally supported environment.
The Hotel Garzonpláza as a contemporary art space
The Hotel Garzonpláza Art & Business Hotel is a unique venue for contemporary art events.
The hotel is situated in a busy, easily accessible part of Győr, right next to Győr Pláza, the county hospital and McDonald’s. With its 71 rooms, this four-star hotel is one of the city’s largest accommodation providers.
The hotel’s exhibition space is not a traditional gallery, but a living, constantly active space where works of art come into contact with hotel guests, business travellers, local residents and cultural visitors on a daily basis.
The exhibitions are open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, with free admission.
The professional background of Földváry Auction House
The Collectors’ Tea Afternoon at the Földváry Auction House is being carried out with professional support.
The aim of Földváry Auction House is not only to showcase contemporary art, but also to bring it closer to those interested in it from the perspectives of sales, collecting and the art world.
The works on display at the hotel will also appear on the auction house’s online platform, where they may be available for bidding during the exhibition.
This system enables participants, following a personal artistic experience, to bid – even online – on the works that have resonated with them.
What happens during a Collectors’ Afternoon Tea?
17:00 – Arrival and tea
An informal get-together, with tea, soft drinks and cakes.
17:15 – Welcome address
Földváry Auction House or the organisers provide a brief introduction to the current event and the exhibiting artist.
17:25 – The artist’s performance
The artist currently exhibiting presents their artistic philosophy, creative journey and the background to the works on display.
17:55 – Questions and discussion
Guests can ask the artist questions and discuss the artworks, contemporary art and collecting.
18:20 – Visiting the exhibition
A group or informal tour of the exhibition, viewing the works in person.
18:45 – Informal networking
Conversation, recording enquiries, and finding out about bidding and purchasing options.
Why is it worth taking part?
What makes the Collectors’ Tea Afternoon so special is that it combines an artistic experience, personal encounters and the cultivation of a collector’s mindset.
The event offers participants the opportunity to:
- to hear about the works directly from the artist,
- to gain a better understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of contemporary art,
- shape their collecting interests on the basis of personal experience,
- to discover new works and artists at first hand,
- to become members of a valuable, cultured artistic community,
••to explore the possibilities of purchasing contemporary artworks in an environment supported by professional expertise.
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Join the community of contemporary art collectors in Western Transdanubia
The aim of the Collectors’ Tea Afternoon is to become, in the long term, one of the key meeting points for the contemporary art scene in Western Transdanubia.
We are building a community where artists, collectors, art enthusiasts and professionals can meet regularly, where art becomes a personal experience, and where the value of contemporary works unfolds through genuine conversations.
If you would like to attend the event, please register by completing the form below: