Organizer Information
de Appel is an Amsterdam-based contemporary art institution founded in 1975. Originally established in response to artists’ need for spaces to present performance and video art, the institution has developed an international reputation for supporting artistic experimentation and alternative institutional models.
Today, de Appel brings together artists, curators, educators, and wider communities through exhibitions, live activations, educational initiatives, and its archive. Its activities include the Embedded Art programme, which connects artistic practices with schools and society, as well as a long-running Curatorial Programme that supports curatorial research and professional development. Through these initiatives, de Appel encourages the exchange of knowledge and creates opportunities for critical engagement with contemporary art and culture.
The institution is seeking a Public Programme Producer to coordinate its public-facing activities and contribute to the effective delivery of events and educational programmes.
Title & Description
Public Programme Producer — Job Vacancy at de Appel
The Public Programme Producer will oversee the production and implementation of de Appel’s Public Programme and related organisational activities. Working closely with the directors, Head of Production, and freelance curators, the successful candidate will coordinate events, manage production logistics, and maintain communication with artists, participants, hosts, and external partners.
This position combines cultural event production, administrative coordination, budget monitoring, and team management. The producer will help ensure that public programmes run smoothly, from scheduling and participant arrangements to documentation and post-event organisation.
The role is suited to an organised, proactive professional with experience producing cultural events or exhibitions, an interest in contemporary art, and the ability to manage several responsibilities in a collaborative environment.
The Role Overview
- Position: Public Programme Producer
- Employment type: One-year employment contract, with the possibility of extension
- Working hours: 24 hours per week
- Compensation: In accordance with the Guideline for Visual Arts Institutions 2026
- Reporting to: The directors of de Appel
- Working relationships: Head of Production, freelance curators, technical staff, freelancers, interns, hosts, artists, and external partners
- Starting date: To be agreed upon
- Application fee: Not specified
The position includes flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends when public programmes and events take place. The organisation also offers training and courses, alongside a collegial working environment.
Position & Tasks
The Public Programme Producer will be responsible for the following activities:
Public programme and event production
- Produce and coordinate public programmes, events, and related activities.
- Serve as the main contact for external parties involved in the programme.
- Communicate with artists and participants once programmes have been confirmed.
- Prepare and monitor programme budgets.
- Develop production schedules and event scripts.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for participants.
- Maintain the event calendar and annual programme overview.
- Archive programme documentation and recordings and manage storage space.
Host coordination
- Schedule hosts for regular opening hours and events.
- Monitor hosts’ overtime on a monthly basis.
- Recruit and brief new hosts.
- Maintain and update host guidelines.
Additional responsibilities
- Organise group visits to de Appel and its archive.
- Produce educational activities when required.
- Maintain relationships with tenants in the building.
- Coordinate technical staff, freelancers, and interns in collaboration with the relevant colleagues.
The role requires hands-on involvement in programme delivery and the ability to respond effectively to changing production needs.
Categories
- Arts Administration
- Cultural Management
- Event Production
- Exhibition Production
- Contemporary Art
- Education and Public Programmes
- Curatorial and Institutional Support
Eligibility
- Experience producing events or exhibitions.
- Fluency in both Dutch and English.
- A proactive, practical, and hands-on working approach.
- The ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- An interest in contemporary art and culture.
- Confidence using technology and relevant digital tools.
- Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
de Appel encourages diversity in a broad sense and aims to maintain a balanced workforce. Specific nationality, age, or educational requirements are not stated in the vacancy. International applicants should note that Dutch-language fluency is explicitly required.
Program Benefits
The successful candidate will receive paid employment under a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension. Compensation will follow the Guideline for Visual Arts Institutions 2026. Additional benefits include access to training and courses, professional experience within an internationally recognised contemporary art institution, and the opportunity to collaborate with artists, curators, and cultural professionals.
The vacancy does not specify a separate grant, accommodation allowance, relocation support, or travel reimbursement for applicants.
Application Fee
None
How to Apply?
Applicants must submit a cover letter and CV by email to: vacature@deappel.nl
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 29 October 2026
- Interviews: November 2026
- Starting date: To be agreed upon with the selected candidate
- Contract duration: One year, with the possibility of extension
Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Additional Details
The successful candidate will work closely with de Appel’s directors and Head of Production and will be expected to attend public programmes at flexible times, including evenings and weekends. Applicants should be prepared for a combination of event delivery, administration, logistics, budgeting, and coordination.
The organisation explicitly states that unsolicited recruitment or acquisition approaches in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.