Amarte Fonds

OPEN CALL #1

Amarte and Motel Mozaïque are happy to collaborate once again for the upcoming edition of MOMO Festival, taking place from 15–17 April 2027. For this open call, we invite emerging artists to present their projects as part of the festival. Whether you’re reimagining an existing work, developing a work-in-progress or starting something entirely new, we invite you to apply.

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OPEN CALL #2

With support from Amarte, Wisseloord offers a unique development programme for musicians. The programme is specifically for musicians that want to learn more about creating their release strategy, covering aspects ranging from effective use of social media to establishing communication with publishers and record labels. Are you looking for professional advice and want to connect directly with music industry professionals to develop longterm career plans? Apply now!

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OPEN CALL #3

Amarte is pleased to collaborate again with Rotterdam Photo to present the Dutch Talent Project Grant. This initiative gives emerging photographers the opportunity to create new work exploring the festival’s theme: Vibrance - The Pulse of a Living World. Selected artists will receive financial support, artistic mentorship, and a platform to showcase their projects during Rotterdam Photo 2027.

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They received a grant

Scherven van Vreugde

Oleksandra Davydenko
Oleksandra Davydenko received a grant for the development of her debut animated short film titled Scherven van Vreugde. The film tells a story about displacement trauma and incorporates paint-on-glass animation. The film follows Lesya, a glass-making artist in her mid-twenties trying to figure out what to do with a glass shard she managed to preserve while fleeing her war-torn village. It is a bittersweet story of loss, hope, and new beginnings. With this film, Oleksandra establishes herself as a filmmaker within the Dutch animation industry.Oleksandra is a Ukrainian animation director and a visual artist based in the Netherlands. Her graduation film, Fathoming Dinner (2025), premiered at the Imagine International Fantasy Film Festival in Amsterdam in 2026, securing a Méliès d'Argent nomination. Since then, it has been shown at festivals across the Netherlands, Italy, Romania, Mexico, and the USA, and won the Best Animated Film award at the Atlanta After Dark Festival 2026.
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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.