Verre binding, the cultural program for Arnhemmers from near and far
In this cultural program, azc residents, creative makers, social organizations, cultural institutions, the Ruimtekoers team, and other residents of Arnhem come together through cultural activities. We invite all residents of Arnhem to create and experience art together.
Why
Verre binding
Arnhem provides shelter to more than 3,000 refugees. They are accommodated in various shelters throughout the city. To ensure that they can participate from day 1, we offer a cultural program. This is how residents from here and far away meet each other in the city.
The municipality of Arnhem has asked Bureau Ruimtekoers – which is committed to social art and participation – to develop and coordinate this cultural programme in close consultation with cultural and social organisations in the city. Together with the COA, makers and cultural institutions in Arnhem, social organizations and the residents of azc’s, we are creating a cultural program named Verre Binding in which meeting, experiencing and activating are central.
Open studio’s and
Verre binding in the city
The Ruimtekoers team, together with creative makers from Arnhem organizes accessible cultural activities at various azc locations and emergency shelters in the city. The residents from azc can participate and be involved. Together with cultural organization the team of Ruimtekoers organizes accessible cultural activities at the location of these organizations. Arnhemmers from here and far are invited to participate. Meeting each other and exchanging experiences is central.
Together with residents from azc.
We develop all programs and activities in close consultation with residents or ex-residents of the azc’s in Arnhem. For example, Focus Filmtheater has started a program council in which seven azc residents participate and former azc residents support the organization of activities.
“I want people to feel that they have a great future here. That they can make an impact here. I once fled from Afghanistan myself, I know what it’s like. That’s why I’m here, to give that positive ‘vibe’.”
-Shaheera Barmaki
Want to join?
Yes please!
We can use all the help. Maybe you could help Shaheera with the promotion team and Jenthe with the programming. Or are you a creative maker who wants to organize workshops? Please contact Ruimtekoers via bureau@ruimtekoers.nl