International Clinic: European Collaborations

What does European collaboration actually look like? How do you find opportunities, where do you begin, and what role can embassies and funds play in supporting you?

This iteration of the international clinic organised together with Nieuwe Instituut is aimed at early- and mid-career practitioners from the creative industry who want to expand their practice in Europe. Together, we will explore European collaboration not just in practical terms, but also in its deeper value: connecting with networks abroad, sharing knowledge and challenges, and building meaningful exchanges with peers in neighbouring countries.

Through conversations with makers, curators, and advisors, we will delve into the opportunities, experiences, and challenges of working in the European context, while offering hands-on advice and good practices for collaboration.

Practical information
Date: Wednesday 30 October 2025
Time: 15:30 - 18:00 CEST
Location: Nieuwe Instituut, Museumpark 25, 3015 CB Rotterdam
Language: English

15:15-15:30 Doors open
15:30-15:35 Welcome Nieuwe Instituut
15:35-16:25 Conversation on European Collaborations with Pedro Daniel Pantaleone (Architectural Designer, Studio-Method), Willem Schenk (Curator, ORNAMENTA 2024) and Astrid Mörk (Cultural Advisor, DutchCulture), moderated by Margherita Soldati (Artist, Educator and Co-founder of Absurd Beings and Burning Steps).
16:30-16:50 Break out 1: DutchCulture - Astrid Mörk (Rotate)
16:55-17:15 Break out 2: Nieuwe Instituut - Marie-Anne Souloumiac (Rotate)
17:15-18:00 Network drinks
 
This event coincides with Nieuwe Instituut's Free Thursday Night, allowing guests to also visit the exhibitions for free between 17:00-21:00 and join a Thursday Night Detour at 19:00.

For more information, please contact Marie-Anne Souloumiac (Nieuwe Instituut) at m.souloumiac@hetnieuweinstituut.nl.

Organised in collaboration with DutchCulture, the Creative Industries Fund NL and the Dutch diplomatic network, the Nieuwe Instituut’s International Clinics provide a space for Netherlands-based designers and creatives to learn about opportunities for international collaboration and exchange, and to hear from practitioners in the field.