Amarte Fonds

OPEN CALL #1

With the support of Amarte, Amsterdam Light Festival invites creators to develop a new light art installation for the 16th edition of the festival, taking place in the winter of 2027–2028. This open call is open to artists based in the Netherlands. Whether you’re taking your first steps as an artist or looking to expand your practice, this call is intended for creators who are new to the medium of light art.

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OPEN CALL #2

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 #3

With support from Amarte, Wisseloord offers a unique development programme for musicians. 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 #4

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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Upcoming

15 Sep 2026

Minja Mijuskovic Nonet

The Minja Mijuskovic Nonet blends a jazz quintet with a string quartet, where the powerful and distinctive sounds of two saxophonists merge with the subtle and expressive tones of the strings. The ensemble delivers a unique interpretation of jazz-impressionistic compositions by Minja Mijuskovic, embodying a vision of a paranormal reality.The Minja Mijuskovic Nonet is the winner of the 2026 Down Beat Student Award in the Small Jazz Ensemble/Combo category. This concert is made possible by Amarte Fonds and organized by Oene van Geel.The repertoire consists of original music and arrangements by Minja Mijuskovic, fusing jazz and impressionism. You will hear the suite “Boya” with its playful narrative, as well as new pieces for their upcoming album.Ilay Shachal (alto/soprano saxophone and flute)Yehorii Uzhva (tenor saxophone and flute)Teddy Sicking (violin 1)Mara Mostert (violin 2)Valentina Real Goni (viola)Claudia Vicente Cano (cello)Aniol Torrents – (double bass)Guy Abada (drums)Minja Mijušković (piano)Carolina Gemmell (voice)
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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.