How to Participate
5 Dutch Days is a celebration of 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. To-date support for this year's event has been confirmed from the Consulate General of the Netherlands and the Netherland-America Foundation.
Together we will produce promotional material and organize an opening ceremony to promote events and programs taking place during the third week of November. Your organization is welcome to list any activity focusing on contemporary Dutch arts & culture or historic themes. This might be a theme appropriate lecture, exhibit, tour or other program that you already had planned and happens to coincide with that week or, time permitting, you may want to schedule something special for that week. The 2008 event is the fourth annual celebration of the historic and cultural connections between New York and the Netherlands.
Participation requirements
A representative from your organization should attend organizational meetings.
All participating non-profit organizations must pay a $25 participation fee in order to be listed in the program and on the website. For-profit organizations are asked to pay a $50 participation fee - contact the organizers for more information.
All organizations are responsible for organizing their own event/s; 5 Dutch Days is a collaborative promotional opportunity.
All participants must submit their information and event form by August 18, 2008 in order to be included in the printed brochure.
Participanting organization schedule
November 12, 2008 5 Dutch Days Opening Ceremony.