Arts Collaboratory is a programme for the support of visual artist-led initiatives in Africa, Asia and Latin America, and for exchange between these and visual arts organisations in the Netherlands. It provides financial support, facilitates knowledge sharing, and promotes networking and artistic exchange.

Funding opportunities

Arts Collaboratory offers financial support to your organisation, programme and to specific projects. Any visual artist-led initiative can apply for funding and artistic exchange. Read how to apply...

Project of the month

  • Combating amnesia with self-awareness

    Jimmy Ogonga has a striking personality that makes a lasting impression. His enthralling tales about his work as programme director for the Nairobi Arts Trust - Centre for Contemporary Art of East Africa (CCAEA) give much to think about. Ironically, however, the ideas behind the Amnesia project are particularly hard to forget.

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Artistic exchange

Arts Collaboratory partners engage in a variety of knowledge-sharing activities: forum discussions under the Arts Collaboratory Web Forum, attending regional meetings, and joint projects on a variety of themes. You’re welcome to share your opinion and experience...