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Colorful finale: Heimat Hanau” inspires with art prizes!
On June 17, 2025, the “Heimat Hanau” exhibition in St. Mary’s Church ended with awards for creative exhibits and a celebration of inclusion.
Colorful finale: Heimat Hanau” inspires with art prizes!
The “Heimat Hanau” exhibition, which took place in the impressive St. Mary's Church, came to an end at the weekend with a colorful finale. Around 200 works of art were submitted, of which a five-member jury of experts selected the best five. Among the jury members were Dr. Christiane Weber-Stöber, Bruno Sievering-Tornow, Martin Hoppe, Dr. Stefanie Keilig and Horst Rühl, who was impressed by the variety of works submitted. The winners' awards were distinguished by special recognition, with each winner recognized for their unique perspective and creativity. Loud Advance Online Andreas Wald received the prize in the artist category for his work, which shows a view of heaven, based on the floor plan of St. Mary's Church. He generously decided to donate his prize money of 200 euros to the Marienkirche 2.0 support group.
In the Inclusive Schools and Children category, the talented Maryam Rezgui was honored for her work “Princess and the Pea”. The secondary schools were also represented: Ella Schubert and Hannah Reelfs impressed the jury with their project “Colours write fairy tales”. In addition, Agop Talsik received the prize in the category of artists with disabilities for his depiction of the Brothers Grimm National Monument, which is located at the Neustädter Rathaus in Hanau. This monument, inaugurated in 1896, symbolizes the cultural importance of the Brothers Grimm and is an impressive example of the art of the time, as shown on Wikipedia is described.
Community engagement and inclusion
Mayor Dr. Maximilian Bieri praised the Marienkirche 2.0 support group for their active contribution to the community. Another highlight was the awarding of a special prize to Flohr (Paul Eppert) for the caricature “The Old Hanauer”. He also donated his prize money to the support group, which underlined the charitable atmosphere of the event. Inclusion was a central theme: Horst Rühl emphasized the importance of including all participants in this creative process, an aspect that was also reflected in the projects of the Federal Government is promoted.
As part of this initiative, not only artistic participation is improved, but also the barrier-free design of projects in art and culture. Dialogues on inclusion are important to increase access and visibility for all. For example, it supports the “Access Maker” program, which is dedicated to improving inclusion and accessibility in the arts.
The successful event in Hanau reflects the commitment to art, community and inclusion - a combination that not only promotes creative diversity, but also strengthens togetherness in our society.