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The Biennale for illustration ‘Picturale’ (11th edition already) is an internationally known cultural organization (non-profit) supported by de City of Ronse, the Cultural Centre ‘de Ververij’ and the Library of Ronse. Its goals are:

providing a link between the art of storytelling and illustration and the love for books and reading
providing a solid and encouraging artistic platform for emerging illustrators, the ‘young wolves’
giving established illustrators the opportunity to express themselves professionally through a ‘grand exhibition’ in the inspiring environment of the beautiful ‘Ververij’
bringing together artists/illustrators and the audience in an interactive six-week happening to explore, dialogue and especially savior this ‘magic’ of illustration which never leaves people unmoved.

Ever since 2003, this is the place to be for a growing number of professional illustrators, passionate participants and an ever-appreciative and curious public.

The 11th edition runs from 21 February 2026 until 11 April 2026. See you then!

Price exposition: € 3 (adult) / € 1 (child)
Addresse: CC De Ververij - Wolvestraat 37 - Ronse
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 1 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm
Tickets: Ticketshop CC De Ververij of aan de kassa

VERNISSAGE

21 February 2026 opening

from 11:00 to 16:00 - new edition of the Picturale storytelling festival ‘Tales in the City’ in close collaboration with the Library of Ronse

Join us at 10:30 (venue to be confirmed)
Who: for ages
Entries and bookings: Free - some activities require a booking.

17:00 - unveiling the new mural
17:30 - vernissage with award ceremony at CC 'De Ververij', Wolvestraat 37

11/04/2026 festive closure with announcement of the winner of the prize awarded by the public - timing to be confirmed

Where? CC 'De Ververij', Wolvestraat 37, 9600 Ronse, Belgium

FINISSAGE

11/04/2026: WELCOME!

Festive closing of the 11th Picturale edition at CC De Ververij

free entry as of 1 pm
bar open with coffee and cake as of 2 pm
annoucement of the audience awards at 4 pm
free family performance at 5 pm (to be confirmed)

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

A magnificant Picturale storytelling festival
An encouraging exhibition by a select group of ‘young’ talents
A grand exhibition of ‘established professionals’
A special solo exhibition by the ‘Picturale 2024’ laureate Lisa Ottenburgh

ARE YOU AN ASPIRING ILLUSTRATOR?

See ‘How to participate?' (still to be updated for the 2026 edition)

INTERESTED AS A GROUP?

Exhibition space is available for book presentations (to be confirmed)
With support by Literatuur Vlaanderen and in collaboration with the Library and the local departments of toerisme, we designed the PICTURALE PROMENADE trail along all murals (app only in Dutch). For more info and a booking, contact toerisme@ronse.be