The State of the World: Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Ex-director Kennedy Center (Washington D.C.) visits the Dutch Theater Festival
Towards a new cultural system?
On June 12th, there was a debate on culture in the Tweede Kamer (the Dutch House of Representatives). The previously anticipated ‘outline letter’ regarding the extension of the cultural policy period was not addressed in the Council of Ministers. While the conversation in The Hague is now mainly revolves around extending the subsidy period, the comprehensive advisory report ‘Toegang tot cultuur’ (Access to Culture) by the Raad voor Cultuur (Council for Culture) is also on the table.
Funding the Future: Audience-Driven Models for Financing and Support
As traditional arts funding structures face mounting pressure, new models are emerging that place audiences at the heart of financial sustainability.
Colourblind Casting – Rethinking Representation in Theatre
What are the assumptions and consequences of colourblind casting within the Dutch theater sector?
BNG Award ceremony
Meeting between the nominees of the BNG Theater Award and the public
Manifesto Presentation on the Ajax Balcony
A powerful collective statement about the future of theatre as young theatre-maker
Showcase Fringe
The Amsterdam Fringe Festival offers a platform each year to a new generation of theatre makers.
Making Money in the Arts: New Pathways for Blended Funding
Hybrid financing as a future model for a resilient cultural sector
Break out Session: marketeers
Ethical dilemmas for cultural marketers in the grip of powerful tech giants
Breakout session: critics
The Kring van Nederlandse Theatercritici invites you to a thought-provoking conversation about arts criticism, solidarity, and collective power