Gallery Skitsehandlen

Gallery Skitsehandlen in Faaborg is an exhibition space and webshop dedicated to artist sketches, studies and drawings. Founded by art historian Theis Vallø Madsen in 2017, the gallery opened its physical venue in Faaborg the following year and later moved to larger premises on the town square. Here there is room for changing special exhibitions, events and lectures, alongside a wide selection of works on paper by both older and more contemporary artists. It is a focused stop for anyone interested in the artistic process behind finished works.

Visit Gallery Skitsehandlen if you are curious about drawings, studies and the working process behind finished artworks. The gallery offers changing exhibitions and events in larger premises on Faaborg’s square, and also operates a webshop for its selection. It is a compact cultural stop that fits easily into a wider walk around central Faaborg.

A focused gallery in Faaborg’s square for anyone interested in sketches, studies and drawings.

Planning your visit

How long to stay

30-60 minutes, depending on your interest in drawings and temporary exhibitions.

Best time to visit

Daytime, when the gallery is open for exhibitions and when you can combine it with a walk around Faaborg’s central square and nearby sights.

Around here

Nearby on the Margueritruten

• Sculpture "Ymerbrønden"

  Attraction · 33 m

• Compass rose

  Attraction · 44 m

• The Bell Tower in Faaborg

  Museum · 47 m

• The town of Faaborg

  Attraction · 49 m

• The Old Town Hall

  Attraction · 51 m

• Lind & James

  Local business · 59 m

Frequently asked

What kind of art does Gallery Skitsehandlen focus on?

Gallery Skitsehandlen specialises in artist sketches, studies and drawings. The emphasis is on works on paper and the preparatory stages behind finished artworks, rather than large, completed paintings or sculptures. Exhibitions and the webshop both revolve around this focus, and include material by both older and more contemporary artists, giving a good sense of how different artists work through ideas.

How long should I plan to spend at Gallery Skitsehandlen on a road trip stop?

Most visitors can see the exhibitions at Gallery Skitsehandlen in around half an hour, especially if combining it with a walk around Faaborg’s central square. If you are particularly interested in drawings or want to browse the selection more thoroughly, allow up to an hour to look closely at the works on paper and any special exhibition on display.

Is Gallery Skitsehandlen worth visiting if I am just passing through Faaborg?

If you enjoy visual art or are curious about how artworks develop from first ideas, Gallery Skitsehandlen is a worthwhile short stop. It is centrally located on Faaborg’s square and focuses clearly on sketches, studies and drawings, so you can get a focused experience without needing a long visit, then continue to explore the surrounding streets and nearby landmarks on foot.

Can I buy art from Gallery Skitsehandlen, or is it only an exhibition space?

Gallery Skitsehandlen functions both as an exhibition venue and as a webshop. This means the works on paper you see are part of a curated programme but there is also a commercial side, where sketches, studies and drawings can be purchased. If you are interested in taking something home, it is worth asking staff or checking the webshop selection connected with the gallery.

How does Gallery Skitsehandlen fit into a visit to central Faaborg?

Gallery Skitsehandlen is on the square in Faaborg, so it works well as part of a short walking loop around the centre. You can visit the gallery to see works on paper, then continue on to nearby sights such as the surrounding townscape and other attractions around the square, making it an easy cultural stop just off the Margueritruten drive.

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