Visual arts in the Netherlands

In this map of the visual arts in the Netherlands you will find information about many organisations that can help you working as an artist in the Netherlands.

 

Exhibition spaces

About opportunities for exhibiting your work and selling in galleries, via art lending libraries, open studios, artist initiatives and associations.

 

Commissions for visual artists

About the commission circuit: the government, the business world, private individuals and the role of agents.

 

Studios

How do you find a studio, which requirements do you need to meet, what are the costs and do you need a permit?

 

Presentation institutions

About six institutions that (re)present the newest developments in the visual arts.

 

Professional associations

About trade unions and professional associations.

 

Competitions and awards

A selection of awards for young artists.

 

Professional media visual arts

About (online) magazines and blogs on visual arts.

 

Podcasts

What the business side of a professional field looks like is currently widely discussed in podcasts. We have listed a number of interesting Dutch…