Amsterdam North gets €19 million boost for new cultural venues and youth programs
Amsterdam North is set to expand its cultural scene with a €19 million investment, creating new spaces for theater, film, and dance. Residents, especially young talent, will benefit from improved facilities, including a permanent home for the DAT!School and a new community cultural center by 2032.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Investment | €19 million |
| DAT!School New Building | €13.7 million (permanent location at Buikslotermeerplein, ready by 2032) |
| Temporary DAT!School Space | €4 million (until 2032) |
| De Nieuwe Rietwijker | €5.1 million (community cultural center in De Banne) |
| Facilities at De Nieuwe Rietwijker | 27 studios, 59 workspaces, 15 artist homes, performance hall |
| Partners Involved | Grachtenfestival, Theater De Krakeling, Tolhuistuin |
| Future Plans | Feasibility study for a metropolitan cultural building at Buikslotermeerplein |
The Municipality of Amsterdam is responsible for fostering cultural development and ensuring access to arts and education across its districts. This investment aligns with its role in supporting local talent and enhancing community engagement through cultural infrastructure.
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More venues for theater, film, dance and other cultural activities in Amsterdam North
We are investing €19 million in art and culture in Amsterdam North over the coming years. This is necessary because North is growing rapidly and the demand for cultural facilities is increasing. With this investment, the supply will grow accordingly.
Councillor Touria Meliani: “Amsterdam North is full of creators and creative talent, but the cultural infrastructure is not yet geared to them. You can see this, for example, in the long waiting lists at the DAT!School. Many young people want to make theatre and films, dance or express themselves in other ways.”
She continues: “By building new premises for the DAT!School and De Nieuwe Rietwijker, we are investing in places where that talent is already based. At the same time, we must be honest: that is not enough. To allow North to grow culturally alongside the rest of the city, we need to keep investing. That is why we are also looking at how we can further strengthen the Buikslotermeerplein culturally, including a feasibility study into a metropolitan cultural building.”
More space for cultural education
The DAT!School is a youth theatre and film school in Amsterdam North where children and young people take lessons and workshops in theatre, film and dance, among other things. The school will get a new, permanent building at the Buikslotermeerplein. €13.7 million has been allocated for this.
Until the building is ready, expected in 2032, temporary accommodation will be provided. €4 million has been reserved for this. This location will then remain available for other cultural initiatives in North.
New venue for the community and creators
A new community cultural centre, De Nieuwe Rietwijker, will be built in De Banne. €5.1 million has been allocated for this.
The building will include a hall for performances and meetings, workspaces for creators and spaces where residents can organise activities. It will also feature 27 studios, 59 workspaces and 15 homes for artists.
Residents and creators, together with partners, will determine how the building is used. They will work with, among others, the Grachtenfestival, Theater De Krakeling and the Tolhuistuin.
Development of Buikslotermeerplein
The Buikslotermeerplein and its surroundings will be developed step by step, with more space for facilities and culture.
Local cooperative 5711 wants to convert the former De Bowling building into a space for art and culture. The municipality is also exploring the possibility of a larger cultural building on the square, with studios, a stage and exhibition space, for example.
Experiencing culture
With these investments, the cultural offering in North will grow in line with the district. More residents will thus have the chance to participate and experience culture up close.