Discuss tolerance and hospitality in the Dutch arts scene: Amsterdam, 28 January 2010
SICA (Stichting Internationale Culturele Activiteiten) is the Dutch Centre for International Cultural Activities, aiming to stimulate and support Dutch artists and foreign parties that are involved in cultural exchange with The Netherlands. On the occasion of the launch of SICA´s new international magazine Dutch Mountains, SICA and TransArtist are organising a debate on how tolerance and hospitality in the arts effect the mobility of artists and therefore the appointed structures of hospitality - residences, guest studios and artists´ initiatives.
A large and varied network of artist-in-residence centres and guest studios in The Netherlands provides international artists with opportunities to develop their work, connect with other (local) artists and to take part in the Dutch cultural landscape for a certain period of time. Residency opportunities are part of a culture of hospitality in a country that is more famous for its tolerant culture than for its hospitality. What is it that makes The Netherlands attractive for foreign artists? What inspires them to stay? How do their hosts, artist-in residence centres, function within their local infrastructure? What are opportunities and threats for the sustainability of the culture of hospitality that they represent? The programme includes several speakers, a panel discussion and the festive launch of the magazine. It will take place Thursday 28th of January at the premises of the Smart Project Space, Amsterdam. The entrance is free and the debate will be in English.
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