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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?

  • A welcoming spot in the center of Eindhoven
  • The opportunity to meet artists and curious minds, and to expand your network.
  • Volunteer get-togethers every three months in our café or garden
  • Flexibility – you can pick your own shifts
  • A volunteer fee

 

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.

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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

€30/year

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Board Members

Stichting AVA manages Van Abbehuis, located in Eindhoven: a hybrid space for contemporary art, design, and architecture. Van Abbehuis is a place where exhibitions and public programmes reinforce each other. Art here is not only presented, but emerges through interaction with makers, audiences, and the surrounding environment.

Through exhibitions, public presentations, weekly cafés, open studios, educational programmes, and collaborations with local initiatives, Van Abbehuis has developed into an open and lively meeting place for art and culture in the city. To further shape its ambitions for the coming years, Stichting AVA is looking for a board chair who can give direction to the organization’s continued development and positioning.

Deadline: September 30, 2026

Profile
We are looking for board members who preferably:

  • Have a relevant local network
  • Have experience with (cultural) public institutions
  • Have affinity with contemporary art and with the role of an experimental cultural space
  • Can contribute to the strategic development and institutional positioning of Van Abbehuis
  • Are familiar with governance processes and supervisory responsibilities
  • Are willing to invest time and involvement in an organization at an important stage of development

Role and Responsibilities
As a board member, you:

  • Participate in board meetings
  • Contribute to and/or draft governance documents within your portfolio
  • Take responsibility, together with the other board members, for a careful and solid financial and organizational framework
  • Oversee the fulfillment of the tasks, roles, and responsibilities of the board and management, as laid down in the articles of association and management regulations

Governance
The board acts in accordance with the Governance Code Culture, the Fair Practice Code, and the Code Diversity & Inclusion, and actively applies these codes to the organization and its own functioning. Transparency, diligence, and reflection are key principles in this regard.

Board
Board members of Stichting AVA operate independently and with a constructively critical attitude. They actively contribute to strategic policy development and decision-making. The board has broad social interest, insight into current societal issues, and affinity with cultural development. Board members endorse the foundation’s mission and ambitions and are willing to commit their expertise, time, and network to Van Abbehuis.

Diversity and Inclusion
Stichting AVA strives to reflect the diversity of the city of Eindhoven in the composition of its board, programme, partners, staff, and audience. Candidates who believe they can make a valuable contribution in this respect are explicitly encouraged to apply.

Organization and Development

With the securing of housing in the former monumental residence, the foundation has undergone accelerated development over the past year, both in programming and organizational structure. In the coming period, the focus will be on further growth and embedding this sustainably through an organization-wide optimization process.
The director (employed by the foundation) is responsible for day-to-day management and the multi-year policy plan, in which vision, mission, and objectives are laid down. The director holds both artistic and business leadership. The board holds final responsibility and acts as a sounding board and advisor to the director, with a key role in this for the board chair and treasurer.
The team also consists of an executive producer, a communications and education officer, freelance curators, and a pool of volunteers and interns. Stichting AVA is supported by multi-year subsidies from the municipality of Eindhoven, the province, and various national cultural funds.

Practial Information

  • Board meetings take place in Eindhoven, preferably in person
  • The board meets eight to ten times a year
  • Board positions are held for a term of four years and can be renewed once
  • Appointment preferably takes place at short notice
  • Board positions are unpaid

Apply here

Treasurer

Stichting AVA manages Van Abbehuis, located in Eindhoven: a hybrid space for contemporary art, design, and architecture. Van Abbehuis is a place where exhibitions and public programmes reinforce each other. Art here is not only presented, but emerges through interaction with makers, audiences, and the surrounding environment.

Through exhibitions, public presentations, weekly cafés, open studios, educational programmes, and collaborations with local initiatives, Van Abbehuis has developed into an open and lively meeting place for art and culture in the city. To further shape its ambitions for the coming years, Stichting AVA is looking for a treasurer who can contribute financial expertise to the organization’s continued development and continuity.

Deadline: September 30, 2026

Who are you?
  • Demonstrable financial knowledge and experience, for example as a financial manager, controller, accountant/administrator, entrepreneur, or board member
  • Experience with budgets, annual accounts, and financial accountability
  • Affinity with art, culture, and social initiatives
  • Able to identify financial risks and opportunities in a timely manner
  • A constructively critical conversation partner for the board and director
  • Familiar with governance processes and supervisory responsibilities
  • Willing to invest time and involvement in an organization at an important stage of development
Your responsibilities:
  • Reviewing budgets, annual accounts, subsidies, and financial reports
  • Overseeing careful and transparent financial management
  • Acting as a financial sparring partner and sounding board for the director
  • Advising the board on financial matters, risks, and investments
  • Safeguarding the organization’s financial continuity and resilience
  • Maintaining contact, where needed, with the accountant, administrative office, and subsidy providers
  • Overseeing a careful and solid financial and organizational framework
Governance
The board acts in accordance with the Governance Code Culture, the Fair Practice Code, and the Code Diversity & Inclusion, and actively applies these codes to the organization and its own functioning. Transparency, diligence, and reflection are key principles in this regard.
Board
Board members of Stichting AVA operate independently and with a constructively critical attitude. They actively contribute to strategic policy development and decision-making. The board has broad social interest, insight into current societal issues, and affinity with cultural development.
Diversity and Inclusion
Stichting AVA strives to reflect the diversity of the city of Eindhoven in the composition of its board, programme, partners, staff, and audience. Candidates who believe they can make a valuable contribution in this respect are explicitly encouraged to apply.
Organization and Development
With the securing of housing in the former monumental residence, the foundation has undergone accelerated development over the past year, both in programming and organizational structure. In the coming period, the focus will be on further growth and embedding this sustainably through an organization-wide optimization process.
The director is responsible for day-to-day management, the multi-year policy plan, and subsidy applications. The board holds final responsibility. The chair and treasurer act as a sounding board and advisors to the director.
Practical Information
  • Board meetings take place in Eindhoven, preferably in person
  • The board meets eight to ten times a year
  • Board positions are held for a term of four years and can be renewed once
  • Appointment preferably takes place at short notice
  • Board positions are unpaid

Apply Here

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