The Family Grave is Renovated
In 2016, the Schellekens family grave at the municipal cemetery on Kwakkelstraat in Turnhout was renovated. familiegraf 1943 naar aanleiding van het overlijden van de eerste echtgenote van Jozef Schellekens – Maria Vogels Mia, Lydia en Paul Schellekens aan het graf van hun moeder. Oktober 1942 Plichtsbesef Maria Vogels (26/2/1911 – 19/10/1942) 1e echtgenote van […]
POWOW is Launched
A new meeting concept has been born in Turnhout. ‘POWOW, the art of meeting’ offers companies the opportunity to hold meetings in the studios of artists and other creatives. The initiators are Julie Vandenbroucke and Koen Snoeckx, who already have extensive experience in bringing art and business together. They received support from the Kempen Strategic […]
A Visit Led by Ar-Tur
Under the guidance of the now experienced guides from Ar-Tur, 40 individual visitors were able to visit the residence on Sunday, October 16, 2016. Once again, new souls were won over for this young heritage. Photos: Celine Ibe
Frank Sings
On December 9, 2016, Frank Mercelis will sing in the open-air theatre of the Rivierenhof in Deurne, which was designed by his grandfather, architect Jozef Schellekens. Tickets via:http://www.ccdeurne.be/nl/event/32783/miniconcert-hommage-aan-mij
Act/Cut/Play
Last Wednesday, the crew and cast of a short fashion film that falls under the ACT/CUT/PLAY project had the privilege of shooting in the beautiful Schellekens House. The house has so much story and beauty within it that it perfectly ‘cast’ itself as the home of our main character in the film. We enjoyed the […]
Frank Mercelis Speaks
Frank Mercelis talks about his grandfather on the occasion of Open Monument Day 2016 – Open-air theatre Rivierenhof in Deurne.
A Visit from Northern Campine Heritage
And the visit led by Raymond Hoste was more than worth it!
A Photo Report of the Comic Guide Festival
There was a pleasant hustle and bustle during the open house of the Comic Guide Festival Turnhout. Here’s a photo report.
Comics Guide Turnhout 2015
On Saturday, June 13, 2015, we had the pleasure of welcoming the three comic artists Jan Van Der Veken, Ever Meulen, and Joost Swarte as part of the Comics Guide Festival Turnhout 2015. It was a brilliant combination/fusion, with many visitors. Here are some atmospheric images of the artists. Photos: Stephanie Vandeurzen
Laika Meeting
Every year, as the leaves begin to fall, the staff of www.laika.be, a theatre company known for its stimulating performances, retreat for a day. To evaluate what has gone before and to make plans for the future. Preferably, this takes place in an inspiring location. Such as the home of architect Jozef Schellekens, which is […]