Jeroen van Waardenberg | Head of Advice & Development

With a background in media and communications, I have long been driven by how stories, ideas and people connect across borders. At DutchCulture, in my role as Head of Advice & Development, this comes together in a focus on the impact of international cultural cooperation.

I see international collaboration as a driver for innovation, resilience and new perspectives for artists and cultural organisations. Working closely with our partners, including ministries, the City of Amsterdam, diplomatic missions and the wider cultural sector, we create opportunities for makers to engage internationally and to develop their practice in meaningful and sustainable ways. Together, we strengthen the networks that enable cultural exchange to thrive.

In my role, I focus on innovation and change: rethinking how we work, exploring the potential of new technologies and ensuring that DutchCulture continues to evolve alongside the needs of the field.