5 Dutch Days 5 Boroughs 2007
Watch a short film documenting Dutch musician Ben van Gelder's travels to perform in all five boroughs.
5 Dutch Days 5 Boroughs
dutch arts culture past and present...
5 Dutch Days 5 Boroughs celebrates the continuous influence of Dutch arts and culture in New York City -- from the City's enterprising, multicultural origins as a Dutch colony to the pivotal role of contemporary Dutch artists and designers in today's international cultural scene. The event is anchored by Dutch-American Heritage Day, which is celebrated annually on November 16.
This project brings together arts and cultural organizations from across the City, including museums, galleries, historic sites, preservation groups, and professional organizations, and Dutch-centered professional, genealogical, and business groups. The 5 day-long event promotes public programs and activities presented by the organzations themselves. A participation fee is required of all participating organizations (for more information see How to Participate).
In 2006 The Netherland-America Foundation sponsored a re-grant program to support performances by Dutch artists at selected Dutch historic sites across the City.
5 Dutch Days 5 Boroughs was inaugurated in 2005 with support from The Netherland-America Foundation, the Consulate General of the Netherlands in New York City, and the Independence Community Foundation. In-kind donations were received from B&K Flowerbulbs of Holland, Dorval Trading, and Mille Fiori Flowers. The Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, St. Mark's Historic Landmark Fund, and Wyckoff Farmhouse Museum each donated over 500 hours of their Director's time to organize and administer the event.
If your organization would like to plan a program or provide support for the 2008 event, please visit the HOW TO PARTICIPATE page or send an email to info@5dutchdaysnyc.org for more information.