Volunteers
Van Abbehuis works with volunteers. We continuously look for (new) locals interested in (presenting) contemporary art, hosting events, and guiding cultural visitors through our living room. People with a reliable eye for detail with ambition to learn the ropes of exhibition buildups are also welcome to apply. Contact vrijwilligers@albertvanabbehuis.nl for more information: if you are interested in working as a volunteer at our space, an interview will always follow to see what volunteer role would fit you best. We ask volunteers to sign the Model code of conduct for (voluntary) workers’ as drawn up by the Dutch Volunteer Work Organisations Association (NOV). Apart from expenses and travel reimbursments, volunteers receive a volunteer fee of €5/hour, max €210/month and €2.100/year).
What’s in it for our volunteers?
Are you available to lend a hand at least once a month during opening hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday 13:00–17:00, Wednesday 17:00–21:00 or in between installs (Mondays–Thursdays, time variable)? Get in touch with Iris Desauw-Gorgen, our coordinator for volunteers.
Become a Friend
We invite you to become involved in all activities at Van Abbehuis and join us in forming its program. Located in the center of Eindhoven, our space forms a sanctuary for artistic exchange and dialogue. As a space without a collection, we present artists, projects and programs as they arise throughout the city, engaging in different discourses and fostering where they meet.
As a friend of Van Abbehuis you receive access to previews and guided tours of all exhibitions and first invitations to our workshop and lecture program. Annually, a Vrienden Van-Wednesday drinks is hosted by artists and curators, who give an exclusive insight in the local programming.
Large or small, any donation helps support our programming. You can become a Friend by contributing €30 annually. Every amount helps us keep our doors open and our programs accessible.
Make a Donation to Van Abbehuis
Van Abbehuis operates as a non-profit (Stichting AVA) and is registered with an ANBI status in The Netherlands (RSIN: 862546874). An additional tax advantage is provided for donations with a minimum term of five years. To make an isolated donation to Van Abbehuis by wire transfer, this is the information you need:
Bank Name: ING Bank
Account Holder’s Name: Stichting AVA (Eindhoven)
Account Number (IBAN): NL56 INGB 0693 2354 11
SWIFT: INGBNL2A
Billed annually.
Help shape our future and become our new board member
The AVA Foundation is a cultural institution. As an organization, we are in an exciting phase of development and aim to become an established part of the cultural landscape in Eindhoven and the surrounding region.
Due to the treasurer’s departure and our commitment to greater diversity, we are seeking new board members. Board experience is a plus, but not required. If you’re interested in gaining board experience, this is definitely an opportunity worth exploring.
For more questions, please contact the chair, Désirée Meulenbroek, at desireemeulenbroek@outlook.com or at 06-52855146
For the position of treasurer, experience in finance, entrepreneurship, or business management is preferred. We work with an accounting firm for our bookkeeping and financial administration.
For all board members, having a network in Eindhoven is a plus, as is an affinity for visual arts, design, and architecture. We’re looking for board members who enjoy contributing ideas, taking initiative, and aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves from time to time. Knowledge of the Cultural Governance Code, the Fair Practice Code, and the Diversity & Inclusion Code is welcome.
The board meets once a month and about 10 times a year. The position is unpaid but offers the opportunity to contribute to the region’s cultural climate in collaboration with a dedicated team and an energetic board. The board position is generally for a four-year term and may be renewed once. The AVA Foundation is located in the historic villa across from the Van Abbemuseum.
Does this appeal to you, and are you willing to contribute your knowledge and enthusiasm to a young, ambitious cultural organization? If so, we’d love to meet you.
