FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

The gallery is located in the heart of the Hanseatic city of Wismar on the Baltic coast - a place that combines historical heritage with contemporary artistic practice.

The gallery has regular opening hours.
Outside these hours, appointments to visit can be arranged by telephone at any time, including on short notice.

A contemporary artistic experience in an unconventional setting, where the surroundings, the artwork, and the visitor are all part of the same curatorial narrative.

Yes. You can purchase artworks during your visits to the gallery, or through the international platforms where we operate as a verified gallery.

You can view the available works on the profiles of each of the artists we work with.

Yes. We handle all shipments with insurance and tracking.

All works come with a certificate of authenticity issued by the gallery or the artist.

Yes. We are open to curatorial proposals.
We value projects that pursue a well-founded formal and conceptual approach, establish a coherent connection between the artistic statement, the artwork, and the presentation, and invite the development of interpretations that extend beyond the artwork itself.

Yes. We are open to collaborations with institutions, independent curators, and research projects in contemporary art.

Yes. The space can be booked for cultural events, performances, or specific artistic experiences based on curatorial criteria.

Yes, we welcome proposals that engage with the surroundings and the conceptual approach of Galerie Lächelt.

We select our artists from the large pool of artists on Artplaner.
Any freelance or self-employed artist working in painting, graphic art, photography, or sculpture can apply via Artplaner.
We try to provide a platform for as many artists as possible through exhibitions in our gallery, etc.

Yes. You are welcome to send us your portfolio for review if you feel your work and interests align with our project. However, due to the high volume of submissions, we only respond if we see a strong match with our work.

We therefore recommend applying via Artplaner, as the process is generally simpler and faster.

As part of the international art trading platform Artplaner, we primarily represent artists from our platform.
We are always looking for new artists for our platform and, by extension, our gallery.

With Artplaner, you can professionally showcase and sell your art, while also significantly expanding your reach and visibility via Artsy.net.

Yes. We have an international focus and collaborate with artists from diverse backgrounds, provided that their work aligns with the gallery’s curatorial vision and working methods, and that there is a shared energy rooted in common interests, affinity, and empathy.