MAKING CREATIVITY
ACCESSIBLE TO
EVERY BODY
Engaging communities in need of connection with various creative projects.
WHAT WE DO
TEAMBUILDING Workshops
We facilitate creative workshops for corporates and individuals to reignite their creative spark.
KUNSTMAATJES
We host art workshops for kids with additional access needs. Celebrating creativity in all its forms.
Art is Home “Homes”
We offer affordable creative spaces and artist studios to foster creative growth and collaboration.
“FRENS!” COMMUNITY
We host free events and workshops for our “FRENS!” community, which brings together a diverse group of individuals from all walks of life.
IT’S REALLY QUITE SIMPLE
We create safe spaces and tailored support so individuals can explore their passions through creative flow.
We envision a future where art empowers people to feel at home within themselves and connected to others.
We design inclusive art experiences that spark connection, inspiration, and a sense of home.
Know of a group that would flourish with a dose of creativity? Reach out to us!
OUR 2025 SOCIAL HANDPRINT
Art is Home is a social enterprise dedicated to building connection through the creative arts. Our activities support several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a projected impact value of €63,000 in 2025 – over 155% of our revenue.
Through workshops, team days, and social impact projects, we foster community, inclusion, and international collaboration. Explore how we contribute to goals like Quality Education, Good Health and Well-being, and Reduced Inequalities.
Estimated impact
value
€63,000
Compared to revenue
(incl. donations and Subsidies)
155.73%
Impact value per FTE
(paid and voluntary)
€24,000
ARTIST MEMBERSHIPS AT DE HILLEVLIET
Art is Home is opening the doors to it’s latest home: shared artist workspaces inside De Hillevliet – a cultural and social hub in Rotterdam Zuid.
These spaces to build your practice, host your workshops, share your ideas, and be part of a growing creative community rooted in care, collaboration, and connection.
We welcome artists of all kinds, especially those whose work is community-oriented or socially engaged (broadly defined!).
STORIES
Friendship at the
sketch table
KUNSTMAATJES
All you can Art 2024
IBB RADIO
Sketchbook club
Home in transit exhibition
ZOMERSKL RADIO
INHOLLAND TEAMBUILDING
THE KHAN FAMILY: A Story of Hope and Rediscovery
BRINGING HOME TO REFUGEE BOATS
CREATIVE Workshops
THE FRENS TABLE (open studio)
When: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th October.
Mondays from 18:00-21:00
Where? Art is Home Studios, Hillevliet 90, room 0.08, 3074 KD, Rotterdam Zuid.
What: Open studio. Just food, friends & making art together.
A space for our community to share, experiment and eat together. Everyone’s welcome – whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned artist, all ages and backgrounds are invited!
Bring your own creative project and any art supplies you love. Got some abandoned supplies? Bring them to share! We’ll have some materials available too.
Community dinner and event on a donation basis.
No sign up needed – just drop by!
THE FRENS TAKEOVER (Guided workshops)
More info coming soon!
KUNSTMAATJES ZUID
When: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October.
Every Saturday, 11:00 – 12:30.
Where? Art is Home Studios, Hillevliet 90, room 0.08, 3074 KD, Rotterdam Zuid.
What: An art club for kids with additional access needs.
- A fun and inclusive space for children aged 6+ with all/mixed abilities.
- Small groups (max 10 kids) to ensure personal attention and a supportive environment.
- Explore, play, and create together!
Price: On a donation basis (valued at €10 per session).
SIGN UP IS NOW OPEN FOR THE NEW TERM!
Apply below to enrol your child!
KUNSTMAATJES Delfshaven
When: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th October.
Every Saturday, 14:30-16:00.
Where? Huis van de Wijk Schiemond, Dempostraat 143, 3029 CL Rotterdam.
What: An art club for kids with additional access needs.
- A fun and inclusive space for children aged 6+ with all/mixed abilities.
- Small groups (max 10 kids) to ensure personal attention and a supportive environment.
- Explore, play, and create together!
Price: On a donation basis (valued at €10 per session).
SIGN UP IS NOW OPEN FOR THE NEW TERM!
Apply below to enrol your child!
IS this time or location not Convenient?
Let us know where you’re based and what days/times would work best for your child. We’ll do our best to include you in our future plans!
TOEGANKELIJK TOGETHer: pop-up workshop
Session One: 4th October, 11:30 – 13:30 at Studio de bakkerij, Bergweg 283, 3037 EM.
Session Two: 10th October, 16:00 – 18:00 at Fenix Plein, Paul Nijghkade 5, 3072 AT.
What: A playful pop-up workshop about belonging with Art is Home, Art that Listens, SamenKlanken and Theater Babel Rotterdam.
What does it mean to belong? Toegankelijk Together is a pop-up workshop where you can explore these questions in a creative way.
Drop in, stay as long as you like and join the conversation about inclusion.
Price: Free!
WERELD DAKLOZE MENSEN DAG:
HUISKAMER ZONDER DAK
When: 10th October, 16:00 – 19:30 at Schouwburgplein Rotterdam.
What: On World Homeless Day, Rotterdam organisations that work daily to help homeless people and families are organising a public event in the heart of the city.
This action is part of the national campaign ‘Living Rooms of Tomorrow’, which is being organised in more than 30 cities throughout the Netherlands.
We invite you to the living room of tomorrow – a place without a roof, but full of warmth, stories, encounters, and music. ✨
Come by. Be moved. Join the conversation.
For a Netherlands without homelessness by 2030.
HOUSEWARMING & EXHIBITION OPENING
When: 31st October, 19:00 – 22:00 at Hillevliet 90, Room 0.08, Rotterdam.
What: Join us for Art is Home Housewarming & Exhibition Opening at our new Hillevliet Studios.
Expect an evening of:
– Exhibition opening
– Housewarming party
– Guest DJs from Housekamer Collective
– A collective art project you can join in
– Snacks & drinks
Drop in for free to celebrate with us, explore the space, and be part of our creative community.
Multidisciplinary Theater Club Rotterdam
When: Next meetup: TBC
What: Interested in exploring Experimental Performance?
Acting Club Rotterdam and Art is Home have teamed up to launch an exciting new club that blends theater with other creative arts. No boundaries – just pure exploration!
Our focus? Innovative performance. This club will explore how theater can merge with visual arts, literature, media, design, sound, digital arts, and more. Experimenting, creating, and inspiring together.
Who are we looking for?
Creatives eager to dive into uncharted territories. Sound like you? Put your name on our waiting list and we’ll let you know about our next open day!
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