Amarte Fonds

OPEN CALL #1

Amarte and A Tale of A Tub are joining forces this autumn to organise a residency for curators and curating artists based in the Netherlands. The aim is to support curators during the development phase of a project or research, rather than working toward an explicit final result. This will take place in a way that both inhabits and activates the spaces of the former wash and bathhouse where A Tale of A Tub is located. Are you a curator in need of a working period in an inspiring environment? Apply now!

OPEN CALL #2

Noorderzon, Amarte, and pop venue Simplon are offering creators from Northern Netherlands the opportunity to shape three nights during Noorderzon 2026. We are looking for experimentation: concepts at the intersection of music and other art disciplines, that belong after sunset and are anything but obvious. Do you have an idea that fits the after-dark hours? Then this open call is for you!

They received a grant

FEVER

FEVER
FEVER received a grant for the development of new music. Their self-titled debut EP is a sonic response to the fragmentation of modern club culture. Exploring the tension between digital overstimulation and physical presence, the record serves as a restorative ritual for those seeking embodied connection in an increasingly artificial world. Stylistically, the EP merges the precision of electronic production with the fluid, organic unpredictability of a live band and aesthetic elements from club culture in the 70s and 80s.FEVER is an improvisational electronic ensemble that treats live performance as a living, breathing dialogue. Rejecting the standard "playback" culture of modern electronic music, the band relies on real-time interaction, responding instinctively to one another and the energy of the room to create a uniquely human form of dance music. By evolving the traditional concept of a band into a contemporary club setting, FEVER asserts the importance of human artistry and technique in an era of rapid technological automation. Their mission is simple yet urgent: to preserve the soul of the live experience and prove that club music can be as spontaneous and visceral as a ritual.
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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.