Author: Levi van Gelder

We are looking for exactly 139 people—artists, cultural workers, people of all backgrounds and ages from the W139 community—who want to support us with a donation of €139 per year.

As a 139 Friend, you help protect W139 from the pressures of a transforming city and the current political climate, and ensure that artists can continue to work freely and autonomously.

W139 can only exist with the community as its foundation. Only together we can make extraordinary ideas possible—ideas that take time and whose outcomes aren’t always certain. With your support, W139 can remain a home for experimentation and encounter. Become a 139 Friend!

Sign up here to become one of our 139 Friends!

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a group of 139 committed individuals from W139’s support base. These include young and established creators, cultural workers who have previously been involved with W139, and people of all ages and backgrounds who support the organisation – people from the living network behind W139.

More information about 139 Friends

How can I participate?

— We are seeking exactly 139 friends.
— As a Friend, you support us annually with €139 (or more).
— Your contribution will be automatically debited.
— As a 139 Friend, you will be invited to special occasions and events. This way, you not only support W139, but you also meet other supporters and help build your and our network.
— 139 Friends form a solid foundation. That is why the names of all supporters are displayed within the walls of W139 – as a permanent manifestation of our community.

In It Together!

The launch of 139 Friends is no coincidence, as it intersects with In It Together!, Dead Darlings’ 20th anniversary. The title of this anniversary edition is not so much an explicit theme as a reminder of Dead Darlings’ origins — a return to their roots and a rallying cry to the community and art lovers around us. It is from this same community that we want to bring 139 Friends together.

More information about 139 Friends

DNK Amsterdam and The Social Music Club are looking for volunteers to take part in performances during their Para-siting project DNK is DONE… Everyone is welcome to join, no prior musical background required!

If you want to participate, please send an email to koennutters@gmail.com

Saturday 22 November — 19:30 (at W139)
Performances of:
— Cornelius Cardew’s The Great Learning, Paragraph 7: for voices of all kinds (amateurs and professionals). Open to everyone, no singing experience required.
— Christian Wolff’s Stones: for performers making gentle sounds with stones and small objects.

Rehearsals (at W139)
Wednesday 19 November — 20:00
Saturday 22 November — 15:00 (followed by a free dinner before the performance)

Attending at least one rehearsal is recommended.
Participate in either The Great Learning, Stones, or both.

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Sunday 23 November — 15:00
Performance of Koen Nutters – To Cast A Net… at Beursplein. A collective sound piece for smartphones playing sine tones in public space.

Rehearsal (at W139)
Sunday 23 November — 13:00

Participants will need a smartphone with a sine tone generator app (support will be provided after signing up).

From September 2025 we look for two students (living in or around Amsterdam) that can join our team. W139 is a special exhibition venue where we collaborate with artists on new presentations and public programmes. You are therefore close to the ‘fire’, which makes the internship fun and instructive, and you get to know many practices and meet many people. We are looking for:

Intern communications (M/F/X)
Intern production (M/F/X)

W139 values diversity within its organisation. People with different backgrounds in study, origin or culture are expressly invited to apply.

Should you be interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter before July 21st to info@w139.nl with “Production Internship Application” or “Communication Internship Application” in the subject line.

Internship communications (M/F/X)

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a student who wants to gain work experience within the programme for 6 months, for 3 days a week, for which we can offer an internship allowance. We have no preference for fields of study. Previous interns have come from a variety of programmes: from communication studies and philosophy to art academies. We find it valuable when you decide to gain knowledge in an art environment from a non-cultural study. We speak both English and Dutch within our team, with the artists and collaboration partners. It is preferred that you can express yourself well in both languages.

Tasks
Within your internship period, you will collaborate on the communication aspects of exhibitions and events. There are often several campaigns running at the same time, so no two days are the same. We work in a small team in which you will cooperate and think on an equal footing.

The range of tasks includes:

— Updating online platforms: updating website (WordPress), preparing and sending out newsletters (Mailchimp), minor archiving work on website;

— Social media management: updating Instagram, generating content, writing captions, selecting pictures, minor analytics;

— Promotion campaigns: helping with planning and executing promotional campaigns for exhibitions and events, graphic design assistance, printing and distribution PR material, organization, budget management;

— Writing, copyediting and translating: assisting in editing curatorial texts, writing promotional texts for online and offline outings, translating EN-NL or NL-EN (when proficient in both languages);

— In-situ production support during exhibitions and public programme: front-desk, documentation support, audience support, W139 shop, bar coordination;

— Light secretarial duties: Maintaining contact with external partners, organizing meetings, taking minutes, office management (including answering phones, answering/forwarding emails), managing communications agenda, minor archiving work.

A curious and eager-to-learn attitude is important to us, the internship will have more focus in consultation with you on the areas in which you would like to develop or explore. As an intern, we involve you in all processes and divide tasks and duties by mutual agreement. Your working hours will largely be determined by mutual agreement according to your availability and our programme. You may sometimes have to work evenings or be present at weekends.

Internship production (M/F/X)

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a student who wants to gain work experience within the programme for 6 months, for 3 days a week, for which we can offer an internship fee. We have no preference for fields of study. Previous interns have come from a variety of programmes: from communication studies and philosophy to art academies. We find it valuable when you decide to gain knowledge in an art environment from a non-cultural study. We speak both English and Dutch within our team, with the artists and collaboration partners. It is preferred that you can express yourself well in both languages.

Tasks
You will help with everyday tasks in the office, but also stand on the floor, and sometimes at great heights in our 8-metre-high back room. We work in a small organisation where tackling and working together on an equal level is valued. Events are part of the exhibition programme you participate in, such as lectures, film and performance nights or workshops. The aim is for you to learn how to set up, run and complete productions.

The range of tasks includes:

— Coordinating volunteers: recruitment, selection, contact, scheduling, drafting manuals, budget management, organising meetings and coordinating and managing the volunteers during exhibitions;

— Supporting (pre)production of exhibitions and public programme: requesting tenders, production planning, material research, location research, guest list management, procurement of material and technique;

— In-situ production support during exhibitions and public programme: artist handling, audience support, box office and ticketing, bar coordination, catering coordination, runner, pick-ups etc;

— Planning and coordinating art and material transports;

— Light secretarial duties: Organising meetings, taking minutes, office management (including answering phones, answering/forwarding emails, purchasing office materials), (online) shop stocking and selling.

A curious and eager-to-learn attitude is important to us, the internship will have more focus in consultation with you on the areas in which you would like to develop or explore. As an intern, we involve you in all processes and divide tasks and duties by mutual agreement. Your working hours will largely be determined by mutual agreement according to your availability and our programme. You may sometimes have to work evenings or be present at weekends.

From March 2025 we look for two students (living in or around Amsterdam) that can join our team as a communications intern or production intern. W139 is a special exhibition venue where we collaborate with artists on new presentations and public programmes. You are therefore close to the ‘fire’, which makes the internship fun and instructive, and you get to know many practices and meet many people.

W139 values diversity within its organisation. People with different backgrounds in study, origin or culture are expressly invited to apply.

Should you be interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter before January 29th 2025 to info@w139.nl with “Production Internship Application” or “Communication Internship Application” in the subject line.

Internship communications (M/F/X)

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a student who wants to gain work experience within the programme for 6 months, for 3 days a week, for which we can offer an internship allowance. We have no preference for fields of study. Previous interns have come from a variety of programmes: from communication studies and philosophy to art academies. We find it valuable when you decide to gain knowledge in an art environment from a non-cultural study. We speak both English and Dutch within our team, with the artists and collaboration partners. It is preferred that you can express yourself well in both languages.

Tasks
Within your internship period, you will collaborate on the communication aspects of exhibitions and events. There are often several campaigns running at the same time, so no two days are the same. We work in a small team in which you will cooperate and think on an equal footing.

The range of tasks includes:

— Updating online platforms: updating website (WordPress), preparing and sending out newsletters (Mailchimp), minor archiving work on website;

— Social media management: updating Instagram, generating content, writing captions, selecting pictures, minor analytics;

— Promotion campaigns: helping with planning and executing promotional campaigns for exhibitions and events, graphic design assistance, printing and distribution PR material, organization, budget management;

— Writing, copyediting and translating: assisting in editing curatorial texts, writing promotional texts for online and offline outings, translating EN-NL or NL-EN (when proficient in both languages);

— In-situ production support during exhibitions and public programme: front-desk, documentation support, audience support, W139 shop, bar coordination;

— Light secretarial duties: Maintaining contact with external partners, organizing meetings, taking minutes, office management (including answering phones, answering/forwarding emails), managing communications agenda, minor archiving work.

A curious and eager-to-learn attitude is important to us, the internship will have more focus in consultation with you on the areas in which you would like to develop or explore. As an intern, we involve you in all processes and divide tasks and duties by mutual agreement. Your working hours will largely be determined by mutual agreement according to your availability and our programme. You may sometimes have to work evenings or be present at weekends.

Intership production (M/F/X)

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a student who wants to gain work experience within the programme for 6 months, for 3 days a week, for which we can offer an internship fee. We have no preference for fields of study. Previous interns have come from a variety of programmes: from communication studies and philosophy to art academies. We find it valuable when you decide to gain knowledge in an art environment from a non-cultural study. We speak both English and Dutch within our team, with the artists and collaboration partners. It is preferred that you can express yourself well in both languages.

Tasks
You will help with everyday tasks in the office, but also stand on the floor, and sometimes at great heights in our 8-metre-high back room. We work in a small organisation where tackling and working together on an equal level is valued. Events are part of the exhibition programme you participate in, such as lectures, film and performance nights or workshops. The aim is for you to learn how to set up, run and complete productions.

The range of tasks includes:

— Coordinating volunteers: recruitment, selection, contact, scheduling, drafting manuals, budget management, organising meetings and coordinating and managing the volunteers during exhibitions;

— Supporting (pre)production of exhibitions and public programme: requesting tenders, production planning, material research, location research, guest list management, procurement of material and technique;

— In-situ production support during exhibitions and public programme: artist handling, audience support, box office and ticketing, bar coordination, catering coordination, runner, pick-ups etc;

— Planning and coordinating art and material transports;

— Light secretarial duties: Organising meetings, taking minutes, office management (including answering phones, answering/forwarding emails, purchasing office materials), (online) shop stocking and selling.

A curious and eager-to-learn attitude is important to us, the internship will have more focus in consultation with you on the areas in which you would like to develop or explore. As an intern, we involve you in all processes and divide tasks and duties by mutual agreement. Your working hours will largely be determined by mutual agreement according to your availability and our programme. You may sometimes have to work evenings or be present at weekends.

We are looking for new volunteers to help us during our upcoming exhibitions and programming from September onwards. W139 is a special exhibition venue where we collaborate with artists on new works, exhibitions and context programmes.

Interested in volunteering at W139? Join our active volunteer community! Volunteering tasks can vary from assisting with hosting exhibitions, supporting the building of installations and exhibitions, distributing communication materials, to cooking meals and helping out with events. Extra hands are always welcome.

You will receive a small fee for volunteering at W139 and you can join our volunteer get-togethers!

You can send an email to info@w139.nl with a short description of your interests and skills and we will get in touch with more information!

We are beyond excited to be able to share that we will be supported by Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst from 2025-2028!

Four years ago, W139 lost its municipal structural funding via Kunstenplan, making us realise that nothing can be taken for granted. Since then we have worked tirelessly to regain structural support.

THANK YOU for the ongoing engagement of our artists, volunteers, supporters and partner organisations.

THANK YOU to everyone who visited and participated in our programmes.

THANK YOU for the support from private and public funders.

A special shout out to:
— Everyone involved in Love for Sale, the auction organised by our community, Stampa and Dead Darlings to raise funds for W139 in 2021, with works donated by more than 170 artists, with additional support from 13 Dutch museums and The School of Life. You really made a difference.
— Stadsdeel Amsterdam Centrum who provided emergency funding from 2021-2022.
— Gieskes-Strijbis Fonds for sustaining us from 2023-2024.
— And Mondriaan Fonds for their ongoing support.

We can’t wait to continue! 

The last three years have shown us the importance of creating solidarity and community within our field, and that we can only exist within our ecosystem by creating networks of support with one another.

Congratulations to our friends and colleagues who received positive funding news. And while we are incredibly happy to feel more solid ground under our feet again, our hearts go out to those that did not receive the funding they need.

The team and board of W139

PS: We hope to see you on 6 September for the opening of Remarkable Meetings with Disgusting Men by EMIRHAKIN!

From September 2024 we look for two students or graduates (living in or around Amsterdam) that can join our team as a communications intern or production intern. W139 is a special exhibition venue where we collaborate with artists on new presentations and public programmes. You are therefore close to the ‘fire’, which makes the internship fun and instructive, and you get to know many practices and meet many people.

W139 values diversity within its organisation. People with different backgrounds in study, origin or culture are expressly invited to apply.

Should you be interested in applying, please send your CV and motivation letter before July 24th 2024 to info@w139.nl with “Production Internship Application” or “Communication Internship Application” in the subject line.

Internship communications (M/F/X)

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a student who wants to gain work experience within the programme for 6 months, for 3 days a week, for which we can offer an internship allowance. We have no preference for fields of study. Previous interns have come from a variety of programmes: from communication studies and philosophy to art academies. We find it valuable when you decide to gain knowledge in an art environment from a non-cultural study. We speak both English and Dutch within our team, with the artists and collaboration partners. It is preferred that you can express yourself well in both languages.

Tasks
Within your internship period, you will collaborate on the communication aspects of exhibitions and events. There are often several campaigns running at the same time, so no two days are the same. We work in a small team in which you will cooperate and think on an equal footing.

The range of tasks includes:

— Updating online platforms: updating website (WordPress), preparing and sending out newsletters (Mailchimp), minor archiving work on website;

— Social media management: updating Instagram, generating content, writing captions, selecting pictures, minor analytics;

— Promotion campaigns: helping with planning and executing promotional campaigns for exhibitions and events, graphic design assistance, printing and distribution PR material, organization, budget management;

— Writing, copyediting and translating: assisting in editing curatorial texts, writing promotional texts for online and offline outings, translating EN-NL or NL-EN (when proficient in both languages);

— In-situ production support during exhibitions and public programme: front-desk, documentation support, audience support, W139 shop, bar coordination;

— Light secretarial duties: Maintaining contact with external partners, organizing meetings, taking minutes, office management (including answering phones, answering/forwarding emails), managing communications agenda, minor archiving work.

A curious and eager-to-learn attitude is important to us, the internship will have more focus in consultation with you on the areas in which you would like to develop or explore. As an intern, we involve you in all processes and divide tasks and duties by mutual agreement. Your working hours will largely be determined by mutual agreement according to your availability and our programme. You may sometimes have to work evenings or be present at weekends.

Intership production (M/F/X)

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a student who wants to gain work experience within the programme for 6 months, for 3 days a week, for which we can offer an internship fee. We have no preference for fields of study. Previous interns have come from a variety of programmes: from communication studies and philosophy to art academies. We find it valuable when you decide to gain knowledge in an art environment from a non-cultural study. We speak both English and Dutch within our team, with the artists and collaboration partners. It is preferred that you can express yourself well in both languages.

Tasks
You will help with everyday tasks in the office, but also stand on the floor, and sometimes at great heights in our 8-metre-high back room. We work in a small organisation where tackling and working together on an equal level is valued. Events are part of the exhibition programme you participate in, such as lectures, film and performance nights or workshops. The aim is for you to learn how to set up, run and complete productions.

The range of tasks includes:

— Coordinating volunteers: recruitment, selection, contact, scheduling, drafting manuals, budget management, organising meetings and coordinating and managing the volunteers during exhibitions;

— Supporting (pre)production of exhibitions and public programme: requesting tenders, production planning, material research, location research, guest list management, procurement of material and technique;

— In-situ production support during exhibitions and public programme: artist handling, audience support, box office and ticketing, bar coordination, catering coordination, runner, pick-ups etc;

— Planning and coordinating art and material transports;

— Light secretarial duties: Organising meetings, taking minutes, office management (including answering phones, answering/forwarding emails, purchasing office materials), (online) shop stocking and selling.

A curious and eager-to-learn attitude is important to us, the internship will have more focus in consultation with you on the areas in which you would like to develop or explore. As an intern, we involve you in all processes and divide tasks and duties by mutual agreement. Your working hours will largely be determined by mutual agreement according to your availability and our programme. You may sometimes have to work evenings or be present at weekends.

Sonic Acts and Rupert – centre for art, residencies and education in Vilnius, Lithuania – present ALTERLIFE, a two-part research and production residency.

Focused on collaborative responses to the compounding ecological crisis, we invite proposals that use imagination to forge alliances and create alternative narratives about our political realities.

Fully funded, the project begins with a two-month research residency at Rupert in Vilnius, Lithuania from September to October 2024. Next is a one-month research and development residency with Sonic Acts in Amsterdam in February 2025, followed by the development and production of a new commission for exhibition at Rupert in late 2025 and Sonic Acts Biennial in early 2026. The residency in Amsterdam is organised in collaboration with W139.

The deadline for applications is 1 April 2024.

For more information and the application form, you can visit the website of Sonic Acts.

We are proud to launch our brand new W139 website!

Over the past six months we have been working intensively on a new website featuring upcoming and past events and exhibitions, and developed a new visual identity. 

For our new visual identity, we bid farewell to the logo that we have been using since 2009, and return to the original W139 logo which has welcomed our visitors above our front door for years.

The concept and design for the website was done by Anja Groten, and the web development by Heerko van der Kooij. We are very grateful for their amazing work!

Currently, projects that took place before 2021 are still unavailable. We’re working on migrating this content to our new website. Thank you for your patience!