Mission

AGALAB offers context for research, experiment and production to national and international creators, by being specialised in a broad range of graphic techniques.

AGALAB chooses for perpetual discovery and experimentation. We also research environmental and circular workflow in the graphic arts.

AGALAB wants to excite not only existing but also new target audiences into creative craftsmanship.

AGALAB chooses for an open approach for connecting local and international talents, cultural infrastructures, and residents. With our international community and our AiR (Artist-in-Residence) programme, AGALAB actively stimulates mobility and interaction from (international) artistic practices.
 

History

AGALAB was founded as Amsterdams Grafisch Atelier (AGA) in 1958, as a facility for Amsterdam-based artists who couldn’t afford their own studio. In 2018, we became an open atelier offering masterclasses, workshops, lectures, and presentations. Since 2026, we are an artist-run space.