connection

starts with

curiosity

about the other

The Agie Foundation was founded by a group of enterprising, creative professionals who care about Rotterdam. And who believe in the power of art and culture in addressing social issues and breaking down barriers between people. Our working area is not only limited to Rotterdam. We also literally want to bridge boundaries with our projects. Are you interested in a collaboration or would you like to get to know each other? Email us for an appointment.  

Agie [A-gie] A curious person
(The Rotterdam Dictionary)

Contact
info@stichtingagie.nl

Correspondance address
Laanzichtstraat 16
3031 VG Rotterdam

Mission

Rotterdam has a lot of cultural capital and a rich creative industry. It is a city full of original, talented and socially involved artists and makers with very diverse cultural backgrounds. Despite this diversity of talent, wealth of stories and proven successes, Rotterdam is still modestly known nationally and internationally as a city in which art, culture and creation flourish. The Agie Foundation therefore sees it as its mission to make an essential contribution to the professionalization and international profiling of makers, creatives and cultural organizations that have a connection with Rotterdam. The foundation does this by supporting makers in the professionalization of their practice, the development of relevant projects and the stimulation of (inter)national collaboration.

Vision

The Agie Foundation strives for a flourishing Rotterdam creative industry in which artists, creatives and cultural institutions make a significant contribution to (discussion about) inclusivity, cultural diversity and equality in society and is a respected cooperation partner for governments and the business community.

BOARD AND MANAGEMENT

Teun Smit - chairmen

Teun Smit - chairmen

Michel Volwater - founder/treasurer

Michel Volwater - founder/treasurer

Cilem Böyükünlü - secretary

Cilem Böyükünlü - secretary

Dženita Čamo - founder/director

Dženita Čamo - founder/director

Elles van Velzen - founder/director

Elles van Velzen - founder/director