WHAT WE DO
TEAMBUILDING Workshops
We facilitate creative workshops for corporates and individuals to reignite their creative spark.
KIDS WORKSHOPS
We bring creative experiences to children who might have limited access, including refugee children and those with additional access needs.
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.
OUR PURPOSE
To empower individuals by providing safe, supportive spaces and tailored resources, enabling them to pursue their passions through a creative flow process.
OUR VISION
A future where creating art empowers individuals to feel deeply at home within themselves, fostering comfort, connection and a sense of belonging.
OUR MISSION
We create inclusive art experiences – like workshops, team-building days, and social impact projects – that help people feel connected, inspired, and at home.
CORE VALUES
CREATIVE
FREEDOM
Value the joy of childlike creativity, imagination and self-expression in every artistic journey.
INCLUSIVITY & ACCESSIBILITY
Art is for everyone, creating welcoming and accessible spaces where all voices and experiences are valued.
POSITIVE
IMPACT
Strive to make a meaningful difference through art, empowering individuals and communities to connect and grow.
Sustainability
Committed to sustainable practices that respect and protect all SDG’s for future generations and creators.
Growth
mindset
Embrace learning, curiosity, and continuous growth, believing that every creative step leads to personal and collective development.
Estimated impact
value
€63,000
Compared to revenue
(incl. donations and Subsidies)
155.73%
Impact value per FTE
(paid and voluntary)
€24,000
OUR
HISTORY
Founder Heather Beveridge started the initiative after taking part in the All You Can Art (AYCA) summer school in 2023, a collaboration between Kunsthal Rotterdam and Instituto Buena Bista (Curaçao). During the program, she worked with a diverse community, including students, visitors from Pauluskerk, and participants from Reakt and Laurens Ouderenzorg. This experience reinforced the need for inclusive spaces where creative expression fosters social connection.
At its core, Art is Home is about creating a sense of belonging through the arts. As a newcomer to the Netherlands, Heather found connection and home through creativity – and she aims to help others do the same.
Following AYCA, she joined forces with fellow alumni to rent a shared studio, which became the foundation of Stichting Art is Home. Today, the organisation provides space and resources for people from all walks of life through art workshops and projects. Their initiatives include IBB Radio in Curaçao, art classes for refugees, and various socio-cultural projects that use art to address social challenges.
OUR TEAM
Heather Beveridge
DIRECTOR
Consultant, facilitator, visual artist, designer,
radio producer and theatre coach.
A graduate of Gray’s School of Art in 2015, Heather began her career as a multidisciplinary designer and brand experience consultant.
After spending several years in the field, she experienced first-hand the profound impact a lack of creativity has on health and wellbeing. Heather then shifted her focus to researching and promoting the healing properties of the creative process and fostering connections and communities among diverse social sectors. Her personal projects stem from this research – experimenting with new ways to engage herself and others in this “creative flow”, across all mediums of the creative arts.
www.habatelier.com
instagram: @habatelier
heather@artishome.org
mariëlle verdijk
BOARD MEMBER
is writing, cooking, learning.
mariëlle verdijk has a patterned artistic practice that explores themes of home, hospitality and fostering collective agency. She is an active member of collaborative initiatives such as coffee neighbors @_Take_A_Way and @ook_huis – a house dedicated to practicing neighbourism and learning how to connect through small, everyday gestures.
Gioia Lelli
BOARD MEMBER
Venture Builder, Business Developer, Advocate for Female Health Improvement.
Gioia Lelli is dedicated to empowering women from diverse backgrounds by leveraging digital solutions for social impact. With expertise in lead generation, website development, and IT coaching, she helps individuals and organizations create sustainable online success. Passionate about driving global progress, she actively supports initiatives focused on innovation, inclusivity, and female health advocacy.
Susanne Kleijn
BOARD MEMBER
Director at Susanne Kleijn BV, Advisor & Project Manager.
Susanne Kleijn is a seasoned business strategist specialising in financial planning, cost management, and project control. With a strong background in business case development and management reporting, she provides expert guidance to organizations navigating complex projects. Her analytical approach and structured decision-making help businesses achieve long-term success.
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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.