Melissa Fortes is a dynamic multidisciplinary artist who uses her voice to build bridges between worlds. Raised in a Cape Verdean-Dutch family in Rotterdam, she weaves the warmth of the islands together with the pulse and rhythms of the city in her work. On stage, all her disciplines converge. As a singer, actress, songwriter, and…
The Herds – life-sized animals move through the city During the 10th anniversary edition of the International Community Arts Festival (ICAF), monumental animal figures will move through the streets of Rotterdam. Operated by an international team of artists and one hundred Rotterdam residents, these sculptures are crafted from fragile, ecological materials. Fleeing the impacts of…
Free program for the city Het festival komt er weer aan! More information From March 16 through March 29, 2026 Kom allemaal kijken
The mission of R.A.A.F. (Roots, Authenticity, Agape, Freedom) is to foster connection, healing, and self-expression through dance, while strengthening the role of art and movement within healthcare and well-being. This vision grew out of the project “Dance! with F|Fort”, developed with young adults living with and beyond cancer (AYA’s – Adolescents & Young Adults). The…
With a background in theatre-making and further studies in journalism, Bart Huijser combines creative dramaturgy with journalistic craftsmanship. His work focuses on telling stories from his own neighborhood, Feijenoord in Rotterdam, a place where many regional and national developments intersect in everyday life. As a journalist and audio maker, Bart documents the lives and experiences…
Shadows United is a collective of Rotterdam-based artists, both with and without residence papers. Through theatre, visual art, and community projects, they give voice to those living in the shadows of the city — people navigating life between darkness and light. Using methods from the Theatre of the Oppressed, the collective creates performances and installations…
We are hugely excited to share some very important new developments for ICAF, as a long-time goal of ours has just become a reality. As of the start of April 2025, ICAF is an independent foundation. What this means, is that our new independence will grant us the possibility and opportunity to continue to grow…
our next nwe mkrs festival is taking place wednesday january 29th, 2025 We warmly invite you to our next NWE MKRS Festival event taking place on Wednesday January 29th 19.00-22.00h at Podium Islemunda, Rotterdam. As you may well know, NWE MKRS is our annual event that connects, inspires, celebrates and gives a stage to young…
YOU ARE INVITED TO ICAF 2026 TAKING PLACE FROM WEDNESDAY 25-SUNDAY 29 mARCH, 2026 The International Community Arts Festival will be back and take place again in Rotterdam, in March 2026. Mark your calendars and start arranging your travel for Wednesday 25-Sunday 29 March, 2026! For this Edition of the Festival (our 10th Edition!) we…
A Note on Language: *English-language version is directly below*La versión en español se encuentra a continuación de la versión en inglés.*Voor de Nederlandse taal kunt u overschakelen naar de Nederlandse versie van het platform (EN) Our Open Call for ICAF 2026 is HERE! The International Community Arts Festival will take place again in Rotterdam, in…