Art. applied art, design and architecture have a long tradition in the Municipality of Kolding.

Creating art has a high profile - not in the least by virtue of the museums at Koldinghus and Trapholt.

Every year Designskolen Kolding sends new talents out into the world. The creative environment spills over into the cultural events in the area.
The town council has decided to give high priority to the field of art and design, applied is art and architecture.

Architect and design competitions are used in many connections. Municipal art purchases, festivals, campaigns and cultural pools also support the art environment in town directly and indirectly.

That the Municipality of Kolding is combined with art and design is also due to the fact that there are several private players in the field. There are many fine galleries, artists, craftsman-designers, companies interested in art and not in the least individuals and fiery souls, who together completes the picture of Kolding as an interesting municipality.