Wiels is an international laboratory for the creation and the diffusion of contemporary art. Focusing on visual arts, but granting a particular attention to the crossings and interactions with other disciplines, the centre presents contemporary art in all its diversity and to offer a permanent dialogue with the developments and the most recent debates of the art world. Within a dynamic and open context, the centre thus develops temporary activities without developping a permanent collection:

- Several yearly large-scale exhibitions (monographic shows of national and international artists, group shows, thematic shows...), which closely

examine the evolution of the contemporary creation. The emphasis is laid on information, analysis and sharing in order to participate in the

promotion and the understanding of contemporary art

- An international artist-in-residence program which focuses on innovation, research, creation and advancement, and which stimulates connections between local and international actors

- Mediation and education program through didactic workshops, teaching projects and seminars for the youth, seniors, schools, the neighboorhoud, etc.