Tag: ArtRotterdam
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Home in Transit: Finding Belonging Through Art in Rotterdam
Finding Home While in Motion Since October 2024, the FRENS Table in Rotterdam has been a weekly creative space where people from all walks of life gather to draw, write, reflect, and connect. Our members brought diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, but shared a common thread: transition. Whether navigating life as a refugee, moving between…
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All You Can Art 2024: Exploring Home, Community, and Creativity in Rotterdam
Engaging with Art and Community During the summer of 2024, Art is Home returned to All You Can Art (AYCA) as hosting artists, leading workshops, and showcasing new works during the Zomercarnaval exposition at Kunsthal Rotterdam. AYCA is a long-standing collaboration between Kunsthal Rotterdam and Instituto Buena Bista (IBB) Curaçao, founded in 2015. Over the…
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Bringing Home Aboard: Comfort and Creativity to Refugee Boats in Rotterdam
Creative Relief for Refugee Residents For many fleeing unsafe and unstable countries, home has become one of the cruise ships docked in Rotterdam’s harbors. While it may sound idyllic, the reality is challenging: shared facilities, no personal cooking space, mandatory weekly check-ins, and constant uncertainty about relocation. Art is Home, in collaboration with Stichting Mano,…
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IBB Radio: Empowering Creative Youth and Communities in Curaçao
Addressing Creative Isolation on CuraCao Instituto Bueno Bista (IBB), Curaçao’s center for contemporary art, was founded in 2006 by Tirzo Martha and David Bade. It offers a two-year creative preparatory course and a residency for international artists.The school was set up because Curaçao students in the Netherlands face an average dropout rate of 80%. The…
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Friendship at the FRENS Table
Friendship Through Creativity At FRENS Table, it’s not just about making art, it’s about connection, community, and support. Many participants join to meet new people or simply to find friendly company. Others navigate challenges like unemployment, mental health struggles, or the pressures of caregiving. Over just a few months, our weekly gatherings have sparked unexpected…
