During the trip (9-13 September) a diverse range of institutions will be visited in Düsseldorf, Essen, Dortmund and Berlin. A few examples are: KAI10 | Arthena Foundation, Zero Foundation, Neuer Essener Kunstverein, Kunstverein Dortmund and KW Institute for Contemporary Art. The goal of the trip is the expansion of professionals networks and collaboration between German and Dutch art institutions.
The participants: Roel Arkesteijn (curator De Domijnen), Valentijn Byvanck (director Marres, Huis voor Hedendaagse Cultuur), Docus van der Made (curator of academic and public programs Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art), Daphne Rieken (programmer and editor Extrapool), David Smeulders (curator of education and communication De Appel) and Lua Vollaard (curator Stroom).