Draft:Galka Emmy Scheyer Centre

The registered society Galka Emmy Scheyer Centre promotes research on the paintress, sculptress and art promoter Galka Scheyer and her family,(née Emilie Esther Scheyer, * April 15, 1889 in Brunswick, Germany; † December 13, 1945 in Hollywood, California). The German-based society is aiming at making Galka Scheyer´s life and works known to the general public. It focuses on scientific research in international archives, literary sources and establishing networks with collectors of art. Furthermore, the Centre initiates and promotes exhibitions of artwork connecting and reflecting Galka Scheyer´s pioneering activities. This consequently includes acquiring, collecting and restoring paintings, sculptures and photographs of Scheyer and her professional circles. Lastly, the Centre commissions lectures and theatre productions focusing on Scheyer and issued a website in German and English language.