The Presenting Sponsors and
Klaus Becker Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Charlotte
invite you to a
Grand Opening and Vernissage
at:
Goethe-Zentrum: Germany/Cultural Center Atlanta / September 11th,2014 7:00pm
The George, University of South Carolina Upstate / September 13th,2014 6:00pm
Hendricks Motors of Charlotte / September 15th,2014 6:00pm
The Hyatt Place Southpoint, Durham / September 17th,2014 6;00pm
The Artists
Five contemporary German-speaking artists, six days of travel throughout the Southeast and four pop-up art exhibits – we will tease your contemporary art taste buds during this transatlantic art road show in September 2014. Make sure you don’t miss this exciting tour and the chance to engage in art discussions with the artists, get an introduction to contemporary German and Austrian art, and network with like-minded art-lovers at one of our receptions.
Earlier this year, Klaus Becker, Honorary Consul of Germany in Charlotte, NC (www.klausbecker-clt.com),invited five
established and promising artists from Germany and Austria to exhibit their works in this part of the states. Thus,
making their paintings and sculptures available and publicly accessible to a culturally interested audience in the Southeast United States.
Earlier this year, Klaus Becker, Honorary Consul of Germany in Charlotte, NC (www.klausbecker-clt.com),invited five
established and promising artists from Germany and Austria to exhibit their works in this part of the states. Thus,
making their paintings and sculptures available and publicly accessible to a culturally interested audience in the Southeast United States.
Bodo Berheide, (Wuppertal, Germany) Bodo is best known for the eighteen year world tour of his six ton sculpture Figura Magica, studied under Joseph Beuys at the Düsseldorf Art Academy and is now producing paintings and sculptures and showing his work in various exhibitions. www.bberheide.de
Christl Foetsch, (Vienna, Austria) Christl has been devoted to painting for almost thirty years, attending several workshops and participating in numerous exhibitions throughout Austria. www.foetschchristine.at
Uschi Kirchhoff, (Munich, Germany). Uschi’s art is inspired by the multitude of colorful, happy and fascinating impressions she encountered during her worldwide travel. www.uschi-kirchhoff.de
Dr. Birgit Wewers, (Witten, Germany).Birgit, a graduated mechanical engineer, now focuses on her passion for art, creating complex paintings that deal with many themes, including ephemerality and transformation. She teaches art and painting classes. www.birgitawewers.de
Jonas Heinevetter, (Witten, Germany) In his gallery "Himmelstropfen" (Pennies from Heaven), he exhibits his paintings and design, and teaches various workshops. Jonas creates art that is not only expressive but extremely diverse. The visual elements of his work, including form, color, and movement, help him express his inner self. www.ausdrucksvielfalt.com
Tour Schedule
Atlanta, Sep. 11, 2014, 7pm;
Venue: Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
The Consulate General of Germany in Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta host the kick-off event for TEASE. Both organizations have presented various German-American events ranging from concerts and lectures to film screenings and exhibits. This TEASE-exhibit will be the contemporary art highlight in their Fall 2014 programming. The event will be opened by Christoph Sander, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Southeastern United States
Complimentary admission, RSVP to www.tinyurl.com/tease-atl
About the Goethe-Zentrum: www.goethe.de/atlanta
About the German Consulate General: www.germany.info/atlanta
Spartanburg, S.C., Sep. 13, 2014, 5 pm
Venue: The George This venue belongs to the University of South Carolina Upstate, which is part of the University of South Carolina system.
Contact: Upstate,dschlingmann@uscupstate.edu
Dräxlmaier :Automotive of America LLC , will sponsor the Reception Beverage and Buffett
www.draexlmaier.com
Charlotte, Sep. 15, 2014, 6pm
Venue: Hendrick Motors of Charlotte - Klaus Becker has invited Hendricks Mercedes to offer their facilities to pair German Engineering technology with German art.
Contact: Klaus Becker charlotte@hk-diplo.de
Durham, N.C., Sep. 17, 2014, 6pm
Venue: The German Honorary Consul Margaret Rosenfeld, teams up with
The Hyatt Place Southpoint in Durham
to exhibit contemporary art .
Contact: Margaret N.Rosenfeld, Honorary German Consul, Eastern North Carolina
Partner at Smith Anderson Law Firm,
erivera@smithlaw.com
About Smith Anderson : www.SmithLaw.com.
About The Hyatt Place Southpoint in Durham:
www.durhamsouthpoint.place.hyatt.com
Our Sponsors:
We are very grateful for the generous support of our sponsors:
Lufthansa German Airlines, one of the leading premier airlines in the world. The Lufthansa Group is an aviation group with global operations and a total of almost 500 subsidiaries and associated companies.
www.lufthansa.com
Smith Anderson, Since their founding in 1912, Smith Anderson has grown to more than 120 attorneys and is the largest law firm headquartered in North Carolina's Research Triangle area. Smith Anderson serves regional, national and international clients, ranging in size from large public companies to emerging growth businesses,
providing a full range of legal services to assist clients in accomplishing their goals.
www.Smithlaw.com.
The Hyatt Place: More than 50 years of hospitality expertise. Smart architecture and design. Unique and award winning restaurant concepts. Yet above all, our core strenght emerges from a philosophy of authentic hospitality delivered to each and every guest 24/7 around the world.
http://durhamsouthpoint.place.hyatt.com
Hendrick Motors of Charlotte: Their mission is to be the premier quality vehicle retailer in the world; providing the best opportunities for our team members, customers, communities, and the manufacturers we represent.
MostlyChocolate:is the largest distributor of Schmidt Lebkuchen in the United States. They also import specialty, gourmet chocolates from Germany, Italy, Ireland and South America
http://www.mostlychocolate.com
The DräxlmaierGroup: is one of the technological leaders in the premium segment of the international automotive industry.The Dräxlmaier Group is a globally operating family-owned company, with headquarters in Vilsbiburg,Germany http://www.draexlmaier.com
Deutsche Bank : their vision is to be the leading clien-centric global universal bank
https:// www.deutsche-bank.de
SupabenjaDigital :a company that provides creative and interactive multimedia services that are innovative and effective
www.supabenjadigital.com
Christl Foetsch, (Vienna, Austria) Christl has been devoted to painting for almost thirty years, attending several workshops and participating in numerous exhibitions throughout Austria. www.foetschchristine.at
Uschi Kirchhoff, (Munich, Germany). Uschi’s art is inspired by the multitude of colorful, happy and fascinating impressions she encountered during her worldwide travel. www.uschi-kirchhoff.de
Dr. Birgit Wewers, (Witten, Germany).Birgit, a graduated mechanical engineer, now focuses on her passion for art, creating complex paintings that deal with many themes, including ephemerality and transformation. She teaches art and painting classes. www.birgitawewers.de
Jonas Heinevetter, (Witten, Germany) In his gallery "Himmelstropfen" (Pennies from Heaven), he exhibits his paintings and design, and teaches various workshops. Jonas creates art that is not only expressive but extremely diverse. The visual elements of his work, including form, color, and movement, help him express his inner self. www.ausdrucksvielfalt.com
Tour Schedule
Atlanta, Sep. 11, 2014, 7pm;
Venue: Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta
The Consulate General of Germany in Atlanta and the Goethe-Zentrum Atlanta host the kick-off event for TEASE. Both organizations have presented various German-American events ranging from concerts and lectures to film screenings and exhibits. This TEASE-exhibit will be the contemporary art highlight in their Fall 2014 programming. The event will be opened by Christoph Sander, Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Southeastern United States
Complimentary admission, RSVP to www.tinyurl.com/tease-atl
About the Goethe-Zentrum: www.goethe.de/atlanta
About the German Consulate General: www.germany.info/atlanta
Spartanburg, S.C., Sep. 13, 2014, 5 pm
Venue: The George This venue belongs to the University of South Carolina Upstate, which is part of the University of South Carolina system.
Contact: Upstate,dschlingmann@uscupstate.edu
Dräxlmaier :Automotive of America LLC , will sponsor the Reception Beverage and Buffett
www.draexlmaier.com
Charlotte, Sep. 15, 2014, 6pm
Venue: Hendrick Motors of Charlotte - Klaus Becker has invited Hendricks Mercedes to offer their facilities to pair German Engineering technology with German art.
Contact: Klaus Becker charlotte@hk-diplo.de
Durham, N.C., Sep. 17, 2014, 6pm
Venue: The German Honorary Consul Margaret Rosenfeld, teams up with
The Hyatt Place Southpoint in Durham
to exhibit contemporary art .
Contact: Margaret N.Rosenfeld, Honorary German Consul, Eastern North Carolina
Partner at Smith Anderson Law Firm,
erivera@smithlaw.com
About Smith Anderson : www.SmithLaw.com.
About The Hyatt Place Southpoint in Durham:
www.durhamsouthpoint.place.hyatt.com
Our Sponsors:
We are very grateful for the generous support of our sponsors:
Lufthansa German Airlines, one of the leading premier airlines in the world. The Lufthansa Group is an aviation group with global operations and a total of almost 500 subsidiaries and associated companies.
www.lufthansa.com
Smith Anderson, Since their founding in 1912, Smith Anderson has grown to more than 120 attorneys and is the largest law firm headquartered in North Carolina's Research Triangle area. Smith Anderson serves regional, national and international clients, ranging in size from large public companies to emerging growth businesses,
providing a full range of legal services to assist clients in accomplishing their goals.
www.Smithlaw.com.
The Hyatt Place: More than 50 years of hospitality expertise. Smart architecture and design. Unique and award winning restaurant concepts. Yet above all, our core strenght emerges from a philosophy of authentic hospitality delivered to each and every guest 24/7 around the world.
http://durhamsouthpoint.place.hyatt.com
Hendrick Motors of Charlotte: Their mission is to be the premier quality vehicle retailer in the world; providing the best opportunities for our team members, customers, communities, and the manufacturers we represent.
MostlyChocolate:is the largest distributor of Schmidt Lebkuchen in the United States. They also import specialty, gourmet chocolates from Germany, Italy, Ireland and South America
http://www.mostlychocolate.com
The DräxlmaierGroup: is one of the technological leaders in the premium segment of the international automotive industry.The Dräxlmaier Group is a globally operating family-owned company, with headquarters in Vilsbiburg,Germany http://www.draexlmaier.com
Deutsche Bank : their vision is to be the leading clien-centric global universal bank
https:// www.deutsche-bank.de
SupabenjaDigital :a company that provides creative and interactive multimedia services that are innovative and effective
www.supabenjadigital.com
Contact: the TEASE Project:
The TEASE-Project is being coordinated by Ms. Claudia Richter and Ms. Denise Jackson, Assistants to Klaus Becker, Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany in Charlotte. You may contact Ms. Richter at
charlotte@hk-diplo.de or at 704-364-6969
http://www.klausbecker-clt.com/TEASE
Project Partners
Goethe-Zentrum :Atlanta /Cultural Center Atlanta, GA www.goethe.de/ins/us/atl/deindex.htm
University of South Carolina, Spartanburg www.uscupstate.edu/
Hendricks Motors of Charlotte www.hendrickmotorsofcharlotte.com
Smith Anderson, Raleigh www.smithlaw.com.
The Hyatt Place Southpoint, Durham www.durhamsouthpoint.place.hyatt.com