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Nancy Gelman and Andrew Matus are both figurative artists whose work is based on direct observation interpreted through the medium of paint. 

Join Nancy Gelman at the vernissage for their ArtWall exhibition on Friday 1st October from 18:00 to 21:00 and view her as well as the late Andrew Matus’s works. Members, friends and the public are welcome. There is no need to book, just drop in, but please remember to bring your COVID certificate.

The exhibition can be viewed until 19th November.

Coinciding with Art Basel 2021, Centrepoint presents “Hyperinflation“, a special, one-week solo exhibition by artist and sculptor Ivan Gorshkov. One of the most prominent representatives of the “Voronezh wave” movement in Russian contemporary art, Gorshkov was awarded the “Artist of the Year” Innovation Prize in 2020 by the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts and National Center for Contemporary Arts.

Join the artist at the vernissage for the exhibition on Tuesday 21st September from 18:00 to 21:00. Members, friends and the public are welcome. There is no need to book, just drop in.

In addition, to enable viewing of the exhibition, Centrepoint has extended opening hours on Wednesday 22nd September, from 09:00 to 17:00 and will be open as usual on Thursday 23rd from 09:00 to 17:00 and on Friday 24th from 09:00 to 13:00.

Please note that a Covid certificate is required to attend this event.

The Swiss government has decided to extend the use of Covid certificates to indoor spaces, which also includes our premises, starting from the 13th of September. The Swiss Covid-19 certificate provides proof of vaccination, recovery or a recent negative test result.

According to the announced requirements, there are also exceptions applied to some indoor events held by fixed groups of up to 30 people, so the event organiser or the group leader will inform you accordingly if that applies. However, unless stated otherwise, a Covid certificate is required for all activities in the premises.

Further information about the Swiss government’s Coronavirus measures can be read by clicking here.

The front desk will revert to the usual opening times from 1st September 2021, as follows:

Sunday & Monday - Closed

Tuesday & Wednesday - 09:00 - 13:00

Thursday - 09:00 - 17:00 

Friday - 09:00 - 13:00

Saturday - First Saturday of the month 11:00 - 13:00 or otherwise closed.

In line with current Covid-19 restrictions advised by the Canton of Basel-Stadt, Centrepoint is pleased to update its Covid-19 guidelines, as follows:

• From a Covid-19 perspective there is effectively no longer a restriction on the number of people allowed at Centrepoint’s premises, although limits may be advised on individual events.
  
  
• Please record your contact details and disinfect or wash your hands when entering Centrepoint’s premises.
  
  
• Face masks should be worn except when seated.
  
  
• Eating and drinking may only take place while seated.
  
  
• Please keep your distance from others even while wearing a mask.
  
  
• At least one window should stay open while using the rooms.
  
  
• All members are requested to follow the general hygiene guidelines issued by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH/BAG) and the Canton of Basel-Stadt. These are on display at Centrepoint.
  
  
• Any digitally supported activities can be continued via Zoom if preferred.

As usual, the Front Desk will have slightly reduced opening hours during July and August, as follows:

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 09:00 - 13:00

Wednesday: 09:00 - 13:00

Thursday: 09:00 - 13:00

Friday: 09:00 - 13:00

Saturday: First Saturday of the month 11:00 - 13:00 or else closed.

Don't miss the opportunity to catch up with one another. Join us between 18:00 and 20:00 for a glass of wine with some cheese and snacks, and enjoy mingling with the wonderful community we have. It's a chance to meet up with friends old and new and talk about anything that comes to mind. Everyone is welcome.

CHF 5 for members, CHF 10 for non-members, free for new members with their voucher.

Monthly Apèros are usually held on the 3rd Thursday of the Month but June’s apéro is on the 24th due to other activities taking place.

The number of attendees at Centrepoint is currently limited to 30 in accordance with Cantonal requirements.

Please register for the apéro at https://www.centrepoint.ch/event-4370357 (login required). Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Centrepoint Artwall is happy to announce a re-start of our program with the exhibition “Passionpanorama”, a hi-speed flow of images by Swiss artist, Philippe Eiselen. More information about the artist and his new exhibition is in June`s edition of Horizon. This is a free event and is open to members and non-members so it can be a good opportunity to bring a friend to Centrepoint, meet the artist and learn a bit more about the art. Please join us between 18:00 and 20:30 at the vernissage!

The number of attendees at Centrepoint is currently limited to 30 in accordance with Cantonal requirements.

Join the Feedback Meeting from 10:30 to 11:30 with our president, Nicolas Weber, to discuss what is happening at Centrepoint.

All members are welcome to attend.

In line with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Federal Government, Centrepoint is pleased to update its Covid-19 guidelines, as follows:

• Up to 30 members are now allowed at Centrepoint’s premises at any one time.
  
  
• The Federal Government's Covid-19 guidelines state that private gatherings, sporting and cultural activities held inside be limited to 30 people. Therefore, activities including Friday Coffee Mornings, the Members' Apéro and Kaffee auf Deutsch are able to restart within this guideline.
  
  
• Any digitally supported activities can be continued via Zoom if preferred.
  
  
• Face masks must be worn at all times while at Centrepoint except while drinking or eating. Eating and drinking may only take place when seated.
  
  
• Please observe a social distance of at least 1.5 metres even while wearing a mask.
  
  
• At least one window should stay open while using the rooms.
  
  
• Centrepoint outdoor activites can take place with a maximum of 50 people.
  
  
• All members are requested to follow the general hygiene guidelines issued by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH/BAG) and the Canton of Basel-Stadt. These are on display at Centrepoint.