Member of the Supervisory Board
De Ateliers, founded in 1963 by artists for artists, is an international artist’s institute with nearly sixty years of experience and expertise in talent development within the visual arts. De Ateliers offers approximately twenty Dutch and international artists a high-quality work environment where they can develop their practice over a two-year period, under the intensive guidance of experienced fellow artists. Each year, approximately ten talented artists are selected from a large international pool of applicants. De Ateliers distinguishes itself nationally and internationally through its focus on relatively young artists, the small scale of the institute, the emphasis on individual studio practice, and its unique intensive talent mentoring program. In addition, De Ateliers organizes public events such as artist talks and exhibitions and actively collaborates with other institutions to improve the conditions for talent development in the visual arts in the Netherlands.
De Ateliers is part of the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science’s Basic National Infrastructure of Cultural Institutions (BIS) and receives additional financial support from the Ateliers Support Fund.
De Ateliers is a foundation (Stichting Ateliers 63) led by its day-to-day management (the director) and a Supervisory Board (SB). The SB is responsible for overseeing and supervising the policy developed and implemented by management, for evaluating the director’s performance, and for monitoring the general direction of the foundation in a manner that serves the interests of the foundation’s stakeholders. The Supervisory Board supports the director with knowledge, expertise, and its network, oversees policy, strategy, and the financial situation, and ensures that the foundation implements its policy in accordance with governance codes and Dutch law.
The responsibilities and powers of the SB are set forth in the articles of incorporation.
The SB meets on average four times a year. The term of office for an SB member is four years, with the option of being reappointed once. The SB has between three and five members. It currently has five members. It is seeking to find a successor for one of the members whose term expires on March 27, 2023.
The SB safeguards the independence, expertise, and diversity of its membership, adhering to the Cultural Governance Code and the Diversity and Inclusion Code.
The SB members are experienced professionals with proven qualifications and an excellent reputation. They are strategic thinkers and have networks that are valuable to the foundation’s goals. They share a passion for contemporary art and for the mission of fostering artistic talent. Every SB member must be capable of evaluating the organization’s general, artistic, and business policies in broad terms.
In addition, each member’s specific expertise is needed to contribute to the knowledge and expertise required by the SB, in accordance with the profile. The SB functions as a single team, within which the individual expertise and experience of its members complement one another.
Current composition of the SB
- Rijkman Groenink (Chair)
- Eefje van Bommel
- Sanne ten Brink
- Olivier Gorter
- Natasja Kensmil
Profile
- Analytical and strategic mindset, with an open perspective and broad outlook
- Available to the director as a source of expertise
- An affinity for contemporary art and culture
- Interest in the mission and scope of post-academic institutions; understanding of the specific institutional characteristics of De Ateliers
- Adheres to the principles of good governance, as set forth in the Cultural Governance Code
De Ateliers values balanced representation on its board, as described in the Diversity and Inclusion Code.
Compensation
Members of the Supervisory Board do not receive any compensation for their work.
If you have any questions, please contact Sanne ten Brink at s.tenbrink@de-ateliers.nl
Please email your cover letter and resume to Sanne ten Brink by March 5, 2023
For more information about De Ateliers, visit www.de-ateliers.nl/en
