Welcome

Ein kleiner Konzertraum mit einer Bühne mit Flügel und einigen kleinen Sitzgruppen davor

Dear audience,

Christoph Böhmke

Bayer AG has been involved in cultural activities since 1907, opening the Erholungshaus as its own theater and concert hall in Leverkusen in 1908. Originally founded to improve the quality of life of the company’s employees, Bayer Arts & Culture has since developed its own very special profile.

 

Since 2021, we have been inviting culture enthusiasts to events in Leverkusen and at other Bayer locations throughout Germany with the "stARTfestival." Programs for children and young people as part of the frühstART initiative, as well as the support program stARTacademy, complement the offerings.

Supporting the arts is part of Bayer’s corporate DNA – it’s who we are. Ever since Galileo Galilei, we have known that science and art are two sides of the same coin.
Christoph Böhmke
Bayer Arts and Culture

Bayer’s cultural commitment differs from that of other companies. For more than a decade, the stARTacademy has been fostering young music, dance and film talents. Bayer Arts & Culture provides the artists with financial and non-material support for their individual career planning. In this way, Bayer's cultural department is making a contribution that has an impact on society.

 

We look forward to our cultural encounters with you.

 

Your Bayer Arts & Culture team