Maribor studios and artists
Over the past decade, many artists and creatives who honed their skills in other European cities and capitals have returned to Maribor. “There are people here who simply inspire me with their creativity,” says the founder of the E2RD Gallery located in the city centre.
She has gained recognition in Slovenia and abroad for her unique earrings – including designs made from recycled yoghurt pots that resemble large, whimsical corals. Her imagination knows no bounds, and her determination to connect and support the Maribor artists she features in her gallery is even greater. Discover a city with a unique appeal in this video with Bojana Kovačič Zemljič.
Be sure not to miss the Maribor Art Walk, when more than 20 contemporary art spaces open their doors to visitors for one exciting day in September. The Rajzefiber team brings a fresh spirit with their programme of urban walks, an original line of souvenirs, and an immersion in the quirky language of Maribor known as the Štajerska Argot.
In Maribor, you can join a pottery workshop or discover unique homeware pieces at Soba Kuhna Kabinet and HKoncept, two boutique concept stores. Lose track of time in the city centre, exploring ateliers offering clothes, accessories and jewellery. And don’t miss the chance to chat with the creatives – Maribor is a direct and lively city, where you’ll quickly get used to honest opinions on what truly suits you.
Maribor’s must-sees for creativity lovers
A gallery for emerging talent, it fosters the innovation of young artists and takes its name from midnight – the hour when its very first exhibitions opened.
The city’s pulse beats among the fruit and vegetable sellers along the historic route between the river Drava and the old town centre, once alive with goods coming from the harbour. Today, the produce comes from nearby farms.
A crossroads of cultures and genres, Jewish Street is home to the Maribor Synagogue – one of the oldest surviving in Europe – and lies just steps away from the contemporary art community and laboratory at the GT22 centre.
Step into Bojana’s boutique E2RD gallery and treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind piece of handmade jewellery, as worn by stars of both Maribor and Hollywood.
From the largest multicultural and multi-genre Lent Festival to the Summer Puppet Pier, the Maribor Autumn Festival and many smaller, niche festivals.
Handmade souvenirs from the Štajerska region and a hub for urban walks that take you into the heart and soul of Maribor.
Explore the attic of the Maribor Puppet Theatre, home to the Puppetry Museum with handmade puppets from masters’ workshops.