Saving the art world, one artwork at a time
Collecting art is more than filling the empty wall above the sofa. By buying art, collectors not only invest in artists financially, but also generate attention for new artists and new art forms. Collectors play a crucial part in the 'ecosystem' of the arts and often support artists long before they are discovered by major institutions. Young Collectors Circle activates a new generation of motivated and informed collectors to support the art sector sustainably and bottom-up.
We became ambassadors because we want to help a new generation get interested in collecting art. Martijn and Jeannette Sanders, Ambassadors since 2020
Privileges
We organize (at least) four events every year, specifically for our ambassadors, including an ambassador dinner at a special location, a lunch during the Amsterdam Art or Gallery Weekend and an inspiring meeting during Art Rotterdam. Ambassadors may bring (up to 4) guests.
Perks
Ambassadors receive, in addition to four exclusive Ambassadors meetings, unlimited and priority access to all weekly Young Collectors Circle events, including studio visits to Luc Tuymans, Laure Prouvost and more. Ambassadors also have access to Young Collectors Circle Travel, Socials and Academy activities, such as art trips to New York, Turin, Warsaw and Paris.
Commitments
- You are enthusiastic about Young Collectors Circle and are willing to contribute a minimum of € 250 (<50 years) or € 500 (> 50 years) annually;
- You are prepared to provide a talk or tour from time to time at major art fairs. After all, nothing works better than sharing personal memories, experiences, tips & tricks to enthuse others;
- Your network is valuable! That is why you help Young Collectors Circle with attracting new members, partners and other ambassadors from your area of expertise.
Optional
- We organize a collection visit at your home.
- You are mentioned by name on the Young Collectors Circle website.
NB: Costs for lunches, dinners, socials, academy and travel are not included.
Join the Ambassadors Circle!
Are you interested in joining our exclusive Ambassadors Circle? Please contact Nadine van den Bosch, co- founder and director for more information: nadine@youngcollectorscircle.nl.
Ambassadors
Meet the members of the Ambassadors Circle:
Babette Claassen (Warmond)
Art Consultant
19th and 20th century painting
Check Babette Claassen's Ambassadors View here.
Betty Driessen & Paola Prins (Bloemendaal)
Resp. Coach and Confidential Advisor & Architect and Math Tutor
Contemporay Art, jewelry, etnograpics and photography.
Bob Scholte (Haarlem)
Art dealer
Paintings, drawings and prints from the 17th century until the end of the 20th century.
Chantal van Erven Dorens & Alexander Maljers (Amsterdam)
Resp. founder CARP Brasil & Integration Coach at Dutch Council for Refugees and founder White Horse Foundation
Contemporary art kunst with a special focus on Brasilian art
Daniela Petovic & Edo Dijksterhuis (Amsterdam)
Resp. Art Advisor & Art Publicist
Contemporary art (all media) and design
Eduard van Valkenburg (Wassenaar)
Solution Architect at Microsoft
Contemporary art and photography from mostly active Dutch artists
Elisabeth Wolbers (Amsterdam)
Entrepeneur
Contemporary art and photography
Emma van der Minne (Amsterdam)
Attorney
Contemporary Art
Eric van ‘t Hoff (Nigtevecht)
Internationale marketing at Dell Technologies
Dutch art after 1945 with a focus on contemporary art
Check Eric van 't Hoff's Ambassadors View here.
Eva Moerbeek (Amsterdam)
Digital Director
Contemporary art
Frederick Gordts, (Brussels)
Collection management, -advisor and IT
Contemporary and modern art
Gijs Stork & Angelo Tromp (Amsterdam)
Cultural Entrepeneurs
Contemporary art and design with a speciale focus on queer art
Check Gijs Stork's Ambassadors View here.
Jaap Sleper (Utrecht)
Builder, curator, developer, investor
Contemporary art and ceramics from 1880 to 1930.
Jalmar Pfeifer (Zwolle)
Policy Communications Specialist
Contemporary art with a special focus on human geographies
Jeannette en Martijn Sanders (Amsterdam)
Former directeur of The Concertgebouw
Contemporary art, the Sanders collection was presented at the Stedelijk Museum six years ago under the title Bad Thoughts
Check Jeannette en Martijn Sanders's Ambassadors View here.
Katja Weitering (Utrecht)
Head Exhibitions at Museum Catharijneconvent
Contemporary art
Lex Carlier (Amsterdam)
Project Manager sustainability
Contemporary art
Lex van Rooij (Amsterdam)
Employment intermediary
Eclectic collection
Lisa Thompson (Amsterdam)
Entrepeneur and consultant
Contemporary art with a focus on lightness
Manuela Klerkx & Oscar van Gelderen (Amsterdam)
Cultural entrepeneurs and authors of collecting book Ontroerend goed: van kunst kijken naar kunst kopen
Contemporary art with a focus on young, Belgian artists
Marlous Mostrous-Jens (Amsterdam)
Director Business Development Sotheby’s Amsterdam
Contemporary art and photography
Maylin Pérez (Den Haag)
Independent curator and art advisor
Latin-American art, photography and cryptoart
Rob van Schaik & Wijnanda Rutten (Amsterdam)
Resp. consultant & attorney
Contemporary art and design
Check Rob van Schaik and Wijnanda Rutten's Ambassadors View here.
Sam van Rooij (Rotterdam)
Information Security at VolkerWessels
Eclectic collection
Check Sam van Rooij's Ambassadors View here.
Sophie Schade (Amsterdam)
Audience Development at Manifesta
Contemporary art with a focus on photography and collage
Check Sophie Schade's Ambassadors View here.
Thomas Oosterhof (Amsterdam)
Cost Manager
Contemporary & Emerging Art
Tonny Holtrust (Amsterdam)
Retired director Design Academy and ArtEZ
Design
Wilma Kuiper & Ger van Dam (Loppersum)
Resp. orthopedagogue & former employment specialist
Contemporary art with a focus on (very) young talent
Check Wilma Kuiper and Ger van Dam's Ambassadors View here.
Wouter Deelman (Amsterdam)
CEO of Travel Electric
Contemporary art with a focus on figurative art
