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International cultural professionals apply to visit the Netherlands and meet Dutch cultural organizations and experts in their field.
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Get matched →DutchCulture and several Dutch cultural expertise institutions offer international visitors programmes for around 40 foreign cultural professionals each year. Visitors become acquainted with Dutch organisations and experts, meet Dutch cultural organisations, and see Dutch cultural activities. All visits benefit both the Dutch cultural field and the cultural field of the visitor's country of origin.
DutchCulture is responsible for programmes for visitors active in several cultural sectors or cultural umbrella organisations. Past visitors include policymakers, journalists, and managing directors of cultural centres. Visitors should be enthusiastic about learning about Dutch culture, cultural policy, and a broad range of Dutch cultural organisations. Visitors must speak and understand English well.
International heritage professionals can learn the working methods of the Dutch heritage sector. The programme aims to deepen and improve international cultural collaboration, contribute to professionalisation and capacity building, and establish sustainable networks. The programme is primarily for visitors from mutual heritage partner countries but can also serve visitors from Europe.
Programmes are customised using the visitor's background, interests, and the interests of the Dutch cultural field. Usually the programme consists of a compact schedule of three to five working days, composed in close cooperation with the visitor.
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides DutchCulture with a budget to cover some visit costs. This is not always sufficient to cover all costs, so visitors are sometimes asked to make a small financial contribution as well. Before any visit is confirmed, DutchCulture asks the Dutch Embassy or Consulate for advice.
Send an email with relevant information about yourself and your organisation and the reason you want to apply. You will be contacted shortly.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.