Mini Symposium: Cultural Ecosystems & Changing Landscapes

During this mini-symposium, we explore the resilience and adaptability of arts and cultural sectors in the face of rapidly evolving political, and international environments. This theme delves into how cultural organisations and individual artists sustain their economic and artistic viability when confronted with shifting political priorities, funding cuts and geopolitical developments.

What lessons can be learned from cultural ecosystems that have successfully navigated through significant political changes? How do we build solidarity and stand up to the arts in times of political unbalance, and how do we shape our advocacy for artists?

Join the conversation with Marcus Desando (Director of Prince Claus Fund), Emily Pethick (Director of Rijksakademie), and Josien Pieterse (Director of Framer Framed). This event is organised in partnership with Amsterdam Art, Prince Claus Fund, Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, de Appel, Framer Framed and DutchCulture and will be moderated by our very own Kirsten van den Hul.

We kick off the conversation with a keynote by Rubiah Balsem (Chair Amsterdam Art of Director Studio Balsem), an artistic intervention by Reza Afisina (new media artist and guest resident at the Rijksakademie 2024) and a warm word of welcome by Martina Halsema (director Amsterdam Art Week).

09:15: doors open, coffee & croissants
09:30 - 11:30: keynote, artistic intervention and panel conversation

Date: 31 May 2024
Time: 9:30
Location: Capital C, Weesperplein 4B Amsterdam