Introduction programme for cultural attachés from 11-12 January 2023

Introduction programme for cultural attachés from 11-12 January 2023

Session 1: Wednesday 11January 2023

 13:00 -15:00 CET - International cultural policy (ICP) & partners

In this session, you will get an overview of the current Dutch international policy framework and the implementing partners such as the national culture funds and supporting institutions. We discuss the cooperation and highlight several programmes and support schemes that show how the Netherlands is contributing to international cooperation.

  • Introduction Josine Backus (Advisor Focal Countries DutchCulture) Presentation
  • Welcome
    • Dewi van de Weerd (Ambassador for International Cultural Cooperation/Head International Cultural Policy Unit (ICE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ)
    • Kirsten van den Hul (Director of DutchCulture)
  • Dutch international cultural policy 2021-2024 in brief: a targeted and strategic approach
  • Your partners in ICP in the Netherlands
    • Break
  • Working together - Friso Wijnen (Embassy Council on Cultural Affairs and Communication Dutch embassy in Paris) Presentation
  • Working together - Jessica Glendinning (Policy Officer Culture & Media Dutch embassy in Pretoria) Video
  • DutchCulture’s Focal Countries advisors: how can we help you

Session 2: Thursday 12 January 2023

 

13:00 – 15:00 CET - The Dutch cultural and creative sector (abroad)

In this session, you will be informed about the Dutch creative and cultural sector from an international perspective. How do Dutch cultural institutions and artists distinguish themselves? We take a bird's eye view of (national) policy, themes and developments with present-day examples that contribute to the insight into where local demand and Dutch supply can meet.

  • Introduction – Josine Backus (Advisor Focal Countries DutchCulture) Presentation
  • What’s going on: themes and trends in Dutch culture
  • Dutch culture abroad: what do the numbers say
  • Focus Europe – Albert Meijer (Advisor Culture – Creative Europe DutchCulture) Presentation
  • Focus heritage – Michaëla Hanssen (Programme director International Heritage Cooperation Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands) Presentation
    • Break
  • Focus NewGen – Simon de Leeuw (Researcher and Programme Maker | EUNIC Global Focal Point DutchCulture) Presentation
  • Focus creative – Simone Bennekom (Head of programme CreativeNL) Presentation
    • Closure