Programme

Behind the scenes: exclusive access to the art world

• Collection Visits: gain access to private art collections that are usually not open to the public and hear how collectors bought their first work, why certain pieces won their hearts and which artworks almost didn’t fit through the doorway.
• Studio Visits: step inside the studios of both upcoming and established artists and discover new talent at academies and renowned institutes such as De Ateliers and the Rijksakademie.
• Behind the Auction: explore what happens behind the scenes at auction houses and learn how the secondary market works, from bidding strategies to spotting hidden gems.
• Museum Talks: discover how museums collect and conserve art, from acquiring a Rembrandt to spectacular restorations and the intriguing stories behind museum collections.
  
  

Explore & connect: discovering art together

• Fair Visits: explore leading art and design fairs in the Netherlands and Belgium, such as Art Brussels, Art Rotterdam, COLLECTIBLE, PAN amsterdam, Art Antwerp and TEFAF, guided by experienced insiders who help you navigate the landscape.
• Gallery Tours: experience the contemporary art scene on foot or by bike in cities such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Brussels, accompanied by experts.
• Socials: meet fellow members over breakfast, lunch, drinks or dinner at inspiring art locations.
• Graduation Shows: graduation shows are the best places to spot new talent right at the source. At the academies you not only meet the artists themselves, but you also run into a variety of art-world insiders, from curators to museum directors.
  
  

Navigating the art world: everything you need to know

• Masterclasses: dive into contemporary masterpieces and exciting art forms such as video art, street art and photography in special online and offline masterclasses.
• Salons: get to know the people that drive the art world during talk shows with artists, collectors, curators and experts.
• Academy / Trend Talks: this is where you get insider knowledge. Scholars, journalists, artists and curators share exclusive insights from their fields.
• Crash Course Collecting: the perfect start for new members, a 2.5-hour crash course covering art history, the art market, materials, techniques and how to present art in your home.
  
  

Deep dives & destinations: listen from home or travel with us

• Travel: join us on trips to art hotspots like New York, Basel, Paris and Venice and gain access to places you cannot simply walk into as a tourist. You’ll also receive exclusive entry to fairs, private collections, galleries, studios and museums. Find out more about our upcoming trips here.
• The Collectors Podcast: listen to (Dutch) stories from regular, everyday collectors with extraordinary collections, from buying art with your student loans to investing in digital pieces.
• Artists Podcast: each (Dutch) episode dives into the life of an artist. What does a typical day look like, when is a work finished and how do you find your place in the art world?

The programme of The Collectors Circle is shaped by both relevance and diversity. Our programmes reflect the art sector in all its plurality and range of voices. This means that we actively work towards a balanced programme, with particular attention to diversity and inclusion. We also make room for artists and projects that are relevant right now. Contemporary art, in particular, reflects the society we live in. Art is more than just a pretty picture. The ideas that underpin them, including research, intention and reflection, are what give it value. The artists of today, often from your own generation, engage with issues that matter right now, such as racism, feminism and the environment. These are the voices we wish to amplify in our programming.