The Kunsthaus is an exhibition venue for contemporary art with a focus on photography, which primarily deals with socio-political and literary themes. The Kunsthaus presents not only regional, but also national and international art. The examination of current issues of everyday life as well as the exchange between artists and the public are promoted here.
Since 2001, the Art Prize of the Nuremberger Nachrichten is presented annually with an exhibition at the Kunsthaus. The art prize is awarded to outstanding artists from the region. The annual exhibit of the works competing for this prize is one of the most important in northern Bavaria.