Bayerischer Kunstgewerbeverein

The Bavarian Crafts Council (Bayerischer Kunstgewerbeverein or BKV) was founded in 1851. Today, it is a professional association for the promotion of contemporary crafts with around 450 members. Located in the centre of Munich, BKV maintains a forum for ARTS + CRAFTS, which consists of the »Gallery for Applied Arts« (Galerie für Angewandte Kunst) with eight exhibitions every year and a spacious shop with a wide range of contemporary works of art.