About CoArt – Art School & Creative Studio in Munich
Experience art – open, modern and unifying
The beginnings:
Schwanthaler Art School
CoArt was founded in 1983 by the artist Willi Bunkowski as a classic studio – a place for artistic work, painting and creative expression.
What began as a traditional art studio has evolved over the years into a vibrant platform for contemporary art formats.
The change:
Second Generation CoArt
With the generational change, a conscious rethinking of the studio began.
Today, CoArt is run by Laura Müller, the second generation of the family to lead the company. With a keen sense for people, brands, and special moments, she combines CoArt's established identity with modern ideas, new formats, and a clear vision for the future. Tradition and contemporary spirit go hand in hand.
Today:
Open studio for creatives
Today, CoArt stands for art courses, workshops and creative events – for individual bookers as well as for groups, teams and companies.
The studio in Munich-Haidhausen is a place to arrive, exchange ideas and create: open, inspiring and with great attention to detail.
Die Anfänge:
Schwanthaler Kunstschule
Die Wurzeln des heutigen CoArt Ateliers in München liegen in der Schwanthaler Kunstschule, die 1983 von dem Künstler Willi Bunkowski in der Schwanthalerstraße in München gegründet wurde. Als klassische Kunstschule stand sie von Beginn
an für fundierte künstlerische Ausbildung, handwerkliche Grundlagen und individuelle Förderung.
Ein zentraler Bestandteil des Unterrichts war die Mappenvorbereitung sowie die gezielte Begleitung von Schüler:innen auf dem Weg in künstlerische Studiengänge, Akademien und kreative Ausbildungen. Viele angehende Künstler:innen entwickelten hier nicht nur Technik, sondern auch Disziplin, Ausdauer und ihren eigenen künstlerischen Ausdruck.
Der Wandel:
Zweite Generation CoArt
Today, the studio has been run by the second generation, Laura Müller, Willi Bunkowski's daughter, since 2020. With great respect for the building's history and a clear vision for the future, the studio was consciously developed from the Schwanthaler Art School into CoArt – as a symbol of openness, change, and new creative formats.
Shaped by her training in luxury hotels and her experience in controlling and project management at a start-up, Laura Müller combines structured professionalism with a keen sense for service, atmosphere, and brand worlds. Under her leadership, CoArt has evolved into a contemporary creative studio that today not only offers painting courses but also designs and implements high-quality events for large corporations, international teams, and select partners.
Today:
Open studio for creatives
With meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to customer service, and a desire for a warm, open studio atmosphere, CoArt has evolved into a modern creative studio in Munich. The traditional art school has been carefully expanded and complemented with new formats.
Today, CoArt offers painting courses, workshops, and creative experiences in Munich – for individuals, couples, friends, families, as well as teams and companies. The combination of artistic quality, personal attention, and a modern approach makes the studio a place where art becomes accessible, connecting, and vibrant.
Whether team events, customer events or creative brand collaborations – CoArt stands for tailor-made experiences in which artistic quality, professional organization and a warm, personal atmosphere come together harmoniously.