Collaborations

AGA LAB cooperates with various organizations; in the field of printing techniques, residencies, other cultural disciplines and education. Both locally and (inter) nationally.

AMSTERDAM CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS

In October 2015, almost twenty Amsterdam art institutions united and founded Platform for Development Institutions (P_Oi). This sector works with young artists and new makers. They are creators of culture, new forms and experimental art. The institutions are at the beginning of the chain with a spin-off for the cultural field. Goals of the POI include entering into crossovers with other sectors and working together on overarching themes such as cultural education and Amsterdam promotion.

Members of the platform are (in alphabetical order): AGA LAB, Architectuurcentrum Amsterdam, CBK Zuidoost, De Appel, Don’t Hit Mama, Framer Framed, If I Can’t Dance, I Don’t Want To Be Part Of Your Revolution, LIMA, M4gastatelier, Mediamatic, NDSM-became, P ///// AKT, Pakhuis de Zwijger, Rijksakademie van visual arts, STEIM, Submarine, The Beach, Veem House for Performance, Waag and WOW Amsterdam.

PLANTING INK

Painting Plants (originally: Blauwe Maandag) is a research project focused on the question “How do you make paint or ink from plants, and how do you make them usable for different printing techniques”. The project was initiated in 2011 by biologist and artist Naan Rijks. In mid-2013 scientist and teacher Jeroen Snijdewint joined the project. From 2017 – 2023 Lucila Kenny was involved with Painting Plants. She is experienced in the natural coloring of textiles. In 2023, more than 30 types of plants are being grown, which have in common that they contain dyes or pigments.

Currently (May 2023) the garden in the courtyard of the AGA LAB is being improved. We are working on new collaborations and workshops will be given again in the near future. Painting Plants is led by Aster Kruisbrink and Ruben de Haas. Together they will continue and renew this special initiative of Naan Rijks.

RESIDENCIES

Together with Sundaymorning@Ekwc, Beeldenstorm, Frans Masereel Centrum and Transartists, AGA LAB is the initiator of a platform for workplaces for professional artists in the Netherlands and Belgium: Platform Werkplaatsen.

SUPPORT

The AGA LAB is structurally financially supported by the Social Development Department of the Municipality of Amsterdam.

Thanks to:
Amsterdam Fund for the Arts
Erasmus Foundation
Municipality of Amsterdam  /  Bureau Broedplaatsen
Municipality of Amsterdam   /  Stadsdeel West
Mondriaan Fund
Dutch Foundation for Literature
Fonds NME – Natuur- en Milieueducatie
Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland
Creative Industries Fund
Tijdelijke Noodmaatregel Overbrugging Werkgelegenheid