Galerie 4 is the oldest permanent photography gallery in the Czech Republic, founded in 1985. Since 2015 it has been housed in a reconstructed baroque granary on Františkánské náměstí in Cheb. Operated by the Karlovy Vary Region, it presents leading Czech and international photographers, organises workshops, and runs the Chebské dvorky festival. The venue includes a permanent exhibition on the history of Cheb's photographic studios, a lecture hall, Klub G4 with a café, and a specialist archive and library.
Františkánské náměstí 30/1, 350 02 Cheb
Tue-Sun 10:00-16:30 (last entry 17:30), Mon closed
An exhibition by Czech photographer Martin Wágner presenting digitized vintage negatives from 1900–1945, collected from flea markets and antique shops as a valuable archive of Central European history.
Photography exhibition by members of the German Lichtmaler Photo Club featuring architecture and urban subjects, presented at Club G4.
A photography summer school for children and young people focused on creative photography and working with light.
An exhibition of works by three members of the Hanke family, with an opening reception and screening of a film about Jiří Hanke.
Three generations of the Hanke family photographers present their humanistic documents, portraits, and meditations on time and change.
A relaxation workshop focused on mandalas and self-discovery in a peaceful gallery setting.
A photographic exhibition capturing the female figure through the lens of an actor and photographer. A poetic interplay of light and shadow.
An exhibition of photographs from a documentary photography workshop led by Jan Šibík in Cheb.
An exhibition of photographs by the German club Die Fränkischen Lichtmaler, exploring the city through diverse artistic visions and photographic techniques.
A relaxing art therapy session at Galerie 4 in Cheb, offering creative relaxation and artistic expression.
The 21st edition of the traditional Chebské Dvorky festival at Gallery 4. The event features a programme in the historic courtyards of the city.
A retrospective exhibition of photographer Petr Hecht celebrating his 70 years, 50 years of photographic work, and 30 years with the Jára Cimrman Theatre. A selection of theatre photographs, portraits, landscapes, and sculptures.
