Het Laagland is een jeugdtheatergezelschap dat op regionale, nationale en internationale podia een breed publiek verrijkt met originele producties die kinderen serieus nemen, jongeren uitdagen en volwassenen ontroeren. Het gezelschap appelleert aan de verbeeldingskracht en het inlevingsvermogen van zijn publiek door het vertellen van relateerbare verhalen over de complexiteit van opgroeien en het vinden van…
Listening Lab is a New York–based initiative dedicated to strengthening social cohesion through the simple yet powerful act of listening. The organisation designs programmes that engage communities in the practice of listening as a way to foster empathy, understanding, and connection across social and cultural boundaries. Its work spans education, community action, and research —…
Haags Verhaal is an initiative that helps residents discover different worlds within their own city. Moving through The Hague like a travelling storytelling circus, it organises storytelling gatherings, events, publications, community art projects, and dialogue sessions. Through these activities, Haags Verhaal reaches the heart of the city’s social fabric, uncovering stories that might otherwise remain…
Eva Koopmans (1993) is a relational artist and designer. With a background in scenography, she focuses on spatial interventions that bring people and places into contact with one another. Facilitating encounters forms the common thread throughout her work — whether in theatres, at festivals, or within organisations. Eva uses art as a means to participate…
Recovery St is a community-centred organisation that combines creativity, cultural knowledge and clinical expertise to support people navigating addiction and mental-health challenges. Their vision emphasises service to whānau and community, bringing healing and mana motuhake (self-determination) to individuals and families. The mission is to inspire hope and promote wellbeing across whānau, hapū, iwi and individuals…
Sophie Mantel (1989, Sassenheim) is a theatre maker, visual artist, and the artistic director of Heem. She grew up in a Christian family and has been fascinated since childhood by the rituals and experiences within the church. Through her initiative Heem, she creates art projects across various disciplines, often centered on interfaith and philosophical encounters.…
Combatants for Peace is a grassroots movement of Israelis and Palestinians, founded in 2006 by former combatants from both sides, dedicated to ending the occupation and promoting peace, equality and freedom. They work together across borders through practical activities on the ground, educational and empowerment programmes, community-building and advocacy efforts that amplify marginalized voices and…
Isabela Jones is an Artistic Director / sound weaver / audio describer/ singer vocalist, socially engaged audience as makers, body voice interaction site specific-artist. She has been Salamanda Tandem co-founder & Director from 1989 – 2025 (current) Maker type:Artist, Educator, Facilitator, Organisation Maker discipline:Dance, Music, Site-specific Performance, Workshop
Our Desire:To be a community arts organisation seeking new practices to create a sense of belonging through reimagining local community culture. Our Vision:how to transform local civil society through the energy of art and culture. Our Mission:to practice community art and refresh living heritage by celebrating local identity, adding unique and new histories together, and…
U bent UITGENODIGD VOOR ICAF 2026, dat plaatsvindt van woensdag 25 tot en met zondag 29 maart 2026. Het International Community Arts Festival komt terug en vindt opnieuw plaats in Rotterdam, in maart 2026. Markeer je agenda en begin je reis te regelen voor woensdag 25 t/m zondag 29 maart 2026! Voor deze editie van…