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Grand Casino Knokke22 - 24 AUGUST 2025
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The meeting where artists take center stage
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ArtistMeeting is a moment of interaction where introductions to artists are made. It is a place where young talent is discovered and established artists are revisited.
Art galleries can scout for artists to represent internationally, and art lovers and collectors are guaranteed to discover something.
ArtistMeeting consists of a digital and a physical aspect.
The digital platform connects the selected artists with more than 40,000 art lovers and more than 20,000 international art dealers. |
The physical event offers art lovers the opportunity to meet the creations and the artist behind the scenes in person thanks to presentation modules on the wall or in open space.
The selection committee
Artists from around the world are presented to a jury of renowned art experts. Each juror then has the opportunity to nominate a project for an award*.
Willem Elias
Expert in Belgian art and published several books in this context, in 2006 and 2012. He was also founding president of the Higher Institute of Fine Arts and a member AICA.
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Hugo Brutin
Has been a member of AICA for many years and has a remarkable overview of the international art world. He used to have his own program on Belgian Radio 2 and has written countless art books over the past decades.
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Hilde Van Canneyt
The youngest of the 3, is known for her interviews with artists. For example, she released the book "4321 questions to 123 artists," emerging talent and grandmasters from Belgium and the Netherlands were featured.
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*During the opening, the jury announces their selection of the strongest projects.
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Period
ArtistMeeting takes place from Friday, August 22nd through Sunday, August 24th.
In addition to ArtistMeeting, other interesting events take place during this period.
In addition to ArtistMeeting, other interesting events take place during this period.
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Knokke Art Fair
Since 50 years there is the tradition of the art fair in Knokke at the beginning of August. The Knokke Art Fair, at the Grand Casino Knokke brings a selection of renowned international galleries in Modern & Contemporary art. The fair takes place at the Grand Casino Knokke from August 9 to 17.
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Fireworks Festival
During ArtistMeeting, more than 40,000 spectators enjoy the fireworks festival daily, which takes placein the same period right in front of the entrance to ArtistMeeting, on the beach opposite the Grand Casino Knokke.
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Location
The Grand Casino of Knokke may be considered a true international cultural temple on the Belgian coast. It was the Nellens family that put the Casino on the international cultural map in the 20th century with exhibitions of artists such as Max Ernst, Raoul Dufy, Marc Chagall, Ossipp Zadkine, Joan Miro, Fernando Botero, Paul Delvaux & Keith Haring. It also often featured young artists such as Joseph Beuys, Panamarenko, Robert Rauschenberg and Andy Warhol.
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More recent cultural high profile initiatives such as HIGHLIGHTS.be where art collectors take center stage and the experimental "Indiscipline" of WIELS, the Casino also houses the "Knokke Art Fair" which is internationally touted in the summer calendar.
The Magritte Room with its 72-meter-long mural "The Enchanted Domain" continues to this day to exude the cultural richness of the Grand Casino Knokke.
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By the way, did you know that Knokke-Heist has more than 90 galleries in 2 square kilometers?
And the town shows a collection of outdoor sculptures such as "hospitality" by Barry Flanagan in the nature reserve "Het Zwin"?
And the town shows a collection of outdoor sculptures such as "hospitality" by Barry Flanagan in the nature reserve "Het Zwin"?
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Tickets
Available only on this website and at the entrance.
Prices
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TICKETS
Adult: €20 (online & at the entrance)
Children <18j: Free upon presentation of passport at the entrance |
CATALOG
Carefully printed catalog listing all the artists of the event. €20: Available at the entrance only.
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Courtesy Shuttle Service by Honda
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Ticket-& invitation holders can enjoy the complimentary shuttle service, from 3 -8pm.
Pick-up points: - Lichttorenplein, Tourism Office - Ijzerparking, Dumortierlaan - Albertplein, Place m'as-tu-vu - Parking Minigolf, Zoute |
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Read more about 'The Power of Dreams' on www.fl.honda.be
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Opening hours22 - 24/08/2025
3 - 8 PM |
Accomodation
Guests of ArtistMeeting can enjoy a welcome drink, late checkout and access to the spa during their stay at La Réserve. Hotel La Réserve, recently renovated and 5* superior, is located directly opposite the entrance of the casino. You can also enjoy a sunny lunch in restaurant La Rigue which received the "best terrace" award by GaultMillau.
Accessibilty
The casino is located within walking distance of the streetcar & train station. Public parking is available near the casino, but we recommend walking or biking along the seawall.