Amarte Fonds

OPEN CALL

Amarte and A Tale of A Tub join forces to host a residency for Netherlands-based curators and curating artists. With this open call, A Tale of A Tub, with the support of Amarte, is launching a residency programme focused on experimentation and addressing the residential context the institution is situated in. The selected curator will receive support during the development phase of a project or research initiative, without there being any specific end result to work towards. The idea is to make active use of the spaces in the former washhouse and bathhouse in which the art institution is based. Are you a curator in need of a working period in an inspiring environment? Apply now!

Upcoming

16 Jul 2026
WORM, Rotterdam

The chair, the wig and the sheep

Rosa Vrij
The chair, the wig and the sheep: The portable universe is an interactive peep-show performance that blends socially critical surrealism with visual storytelling. In the fictional world of Sheep Industries, a country is ruled by the dubious CEO Mr. Sheep, where furniture are human acrobats, teenagers craft their brand identity with a wig and a catchy name, and the government awards prizes through competitive Wig Games.At the heart of the story is Gossipin’ Jocelyn, a 16-year-old freelance furniture acrobat struggling with uncertain income, unpaid invoices, and the care of her father. Her disillusionment grows until she meets The Bald Ones—a group of rebels who challenge her to see the world differently.Rosa Vrij takes the audience into this universe through a portable suitcase that unfolds into a miniature exhibition featuring handmade miniatures, comic strip drawings, and documents. The performance is a cross-pollination of miniature exhibition, storytelling, graphic novel, and tabletop RPG, and a tribute to the power of imagination.The premiere takes place during the Eendracht Festival, as part of the Axolotl route. Admission is free.
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The Amarte Foundation was founded by a number of individuals and their families who share a deep love for the arts. They wish to support the development of creatives and talent in arts and culture by providing financial means and where possible coaching, knowledge and experience. Artists who are active in the cultural sectors of the Netherlands or the ABC and SSS islands (the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) can apply to Amarte for the support of projects in the field of theatre, film, music, visual arts and literature, as well as interdisciplinary projects.