Showcasing community arts and culture, the Berlin Tower ARTSPACE is home to a variety of exhibits annually, including work by the emerging local artists and community groups.
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Location
The Berlin Tower ARTSPACE is located on the ground floor of Kitchener City Hall.
Address: 200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON
Hours
The Berlin Tower ARTSPACE is open:
- Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- weekends and holidays: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Exhibition schedule
The Berlin Tower Artspace features exhibits of work by local visual artists and community organizations.
Open the accordions below to learn about the artists with exhibits in 2025.
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January and February - Essey Fitsum Weldeslassie |
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Essey’s work has been deeply influenced by his experiences living as a refugee in Ethiopia for five years before moving to Canada. He talks about the concept of transition: focusing on the time spent waiting for change while in Ethiopia. He uses the metaphor of a tunnel in his paintings, to represent this period of transition. Unlike a bridge, which offers a clear view of the surroundings, a tunnel conveys a sense of isolation and uncertainty. |
| March and April - Taryn Ferrede Alqassis |
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Taryn Ferrede Alqassis' "Layers of Ink and Light: The Grand KW" combines colour and movement in vibrant pieces. |
| May – Reception House: Echoes of Youth, Art that Heals |
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The gallery welcomes back a showcase of art by youth from the art program at Reception House Waterloo Region. Led by local artist, Pamela Rojas, children use different art techniques to introduce them to Canadian culture. |
| June - THEMUSEUM: 100 years of Goudies, A Legacy in Downtown Kitchener |
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Step back in time and rediscover a piece of Kitchener’s history! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Goudies Department Store with a special exhibit of artifacts, photos and stories. |
| July and August - Zachary Gucci Razal |
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The gallery will feature an exhibit of original 2D artwork by this emerging Kitchener artist inspired by street art, comics and characters, pop culture, text-based art, fine art, portraits, landscape, still life, nature and animals. |
| September and October - Sumaira Tazeen |
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More information on this artist will be added closer to the exhibit date. Subscribe to this page to be notified by email when more information is added. |
| November and December - Sharl G. Smith |
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More information on this artist will be added closer to the exhibit date. Subscribe to this page to be notified by email when more information is added. |
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The exhibition schedule is full for 2026 and the intake is currently on hold as the program is under review. Please subscribe to this page to receive updates on the Berlin Tower ARTSPACE.
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