Amsterdam Museumkamp autumn break

Programme
Throughout the week, you will work on your own artwork. Together with an artist, you will get to work on your artwork on location in your own neighbourhood! The creative days last from 10:00 to 15:00. Every day, there is a free vegetarian lunch (special dietary requirements can be taken into account).

One half-day will be spent at the Amsterdam Museum on the Amstel, where you will gather inspiration for your artwork. You will collect materials in your own neighbourhood and return there at the end of the day. Please note: the times for this day may differ slightly from the other days. We will let you know as soon as possible.

In Noord, West and Nieuw-West, programme partner Amsterdam Public Library will organise a programme component around the theme of language during one part of the day.

On Friday afternoon, your parents/guardians are welcome to visit the location to admire the artwork!

Jan Hoek (he/him) is an artist, writer, curator and founder of neurodivergent art space No Limits! Art Castle. He has written about art for publications such as Vice and Mister Motley, and has been exhibited at Unseen and Art Rotterdam, among others. With neurodivergent art space No Limits! Art Castle, he collaborates intensively with people with Down syndrome, sex workers and the queer community. Jan lives and works in Amsterdam. 

Rossel Chaslie (he/him) is a self-taught artist who has developed an expressive and contemporary drawing style, in art historical terms. His work takes the form of static drawings on paper or digital animations, allowing him to reach a broad audience, from young to old. In his practice, Chaslie explores social and societal themes that closely relate to his own interests and personal perspective: that of a young bi-cultural man trying to find his way—both as an artist and as an individual—in a polarized Dutch society grappling with its colonial history. Chaslie produces both independent and commissioned work, always maintaining his recognizable and authentic style. He lives and works in Amsterdam. 

Tessel Brühl (she/her) is designer, educator and co-founder of multidisciplinary arts collective Questions Collective. Collaboration is central to her artistic practice, in which shared insights and processes lead towards embracing new perspectives and mutual understanding. With Questions Collective, she combines design, music, theater and visual arts to create art that transcends disciplines, questions the status quo and rebels against the rules with humor in order to make the world a more inclusive place. Tessel lives and works in Amsterdam. 

Venus Jasper (he/they) is a queer visual artist, performer, musician, and educator. In their work, Venus explores how we can think about nature, culture, the future, and spirituality in playful and sensory ways. They create imaginative installations using natural materials, ritual performances, and sound art that invite both young and old to envision new worlds together. Alongside their artistic practice, Venus teaches and facilitates creative workshops that focus on imagination, togetherness, and connecting with nature. Venus lives and works in Amsterdam. 

The ELJA Children's Museum Lab is made possible by the ELJA FOUNDATION.

The lectoraat Kunsteducatie van de Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten supervises and researches the ELJA Kindermuseumlab.

The Amsterdam Public Library is programme partner.