Amarte Fonds

OPEN CALL #1

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!

OPEN CALL #2

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.

OPEN CALL #3

Studio 150 is organising another series of concerts in the former Bethlehem Church, with support from Amarte! Are you a solo musician or part of an ensemble or band and would you like to record a live performance at this unique location? Apply now!

Upcoming

05 Sep 2026
Theater Munganga, Amsterdam

Pieper

KLEP-theater
KLEP-theater presents Pieper, a mobile puppet theatre production combining puppetry, objects, mime and live music. Performing from a theatre on wheels, KLEP-theater travels throughout the Netherlands with distinctive performances for audiences of different ages.In Pieper, audiences are taken into an industrial potato factory, where Dingetje falls in love with a rejected, knobbly potato. Determined to bring her beloved potato to life, she embarks on a journey in search of a solution. Along the way, she encounters Jan Patat, a bag of fries, and a fossilised primordial potato, while attempting to escape Appie, the supermarket ghost.The performance takes audiences on a visual and musical journey through the food industry, underground roots and the magical world of the potato. Pieper is a playful puppet theatre production for audiences young and old.
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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.