Together with a delegation of 66 other cultural institutions, Arttenders participated in the cultural trade mission to New York. The mission was organized by Kajsa Ollongren of the City of Amsterdam and aims at connecting cultural institutions on a national and international level, promoting the cultural partnership between the two cities and encourage the exchange of knowledge, expertise and networks.
Additionally, Arttenders participated in the AMS2NYC Cultural StartupBootcamp orgnized by by StartupAmsterdam in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Netherlands in NYC, the Made in NY Media Center by IFP and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Sounds like a busy week? It sure was!
We have connected with many companies, cultural organizations, architects and startups. We got inspired in sessions with the Amsterdam Foundation for the Arts and the New York Foundation for the Arts, had a massive private tour at the Google office and met some old friends. We hope to be albe to be telling a bit more in the near future! Stay tuned for news about all the valuable connections we have made.