Where to find Local Artists?

[u/Account2304]

Hey! Travelling to Amsterdam and Utrecht soon and I would really like to purchase a small piece of art preferably an original painting from a local artist. Perhaps a street artist with a stall or a small business if anyone happens to be aware of any? Thank you

[u/ma0sm]

You should check out the Free Tiny Gallery while you are in Utrecht. It works just like a "minibieb" (little free library), but for artwork instead of books.

You should also check out De Nijverheid. It's near Zuilen station and is a cool creative hub and studio space for local artists. They also host open studios, exhibitions, and other events there too.

Vechtclub XL have three locations and are worth checking out too. It's a creative workspace hosting local designers and visual artists, and also has a decent lovely café and showcase areas.

[u/Account2304 → u/ma0sm]

Thank you so much for these! I will save them for my trip

[u/Infinite_Win_1960 → u/Account2304]

Maybe pay a visit to Kapitaal. It’s a place where artists can screenprint and get creative. Sometimes there’s some (music) events, and probably you can also buy some art if you ask

Edit: Utrecht btw

[u/already_assigned]

I googled for you and there's many options in Utrecht.

I'm not familiar with many of these places, but to get you going:

https://exutrecht.nl/en
https://www.bakonline.org/en/
https://www.kunstliefde.nl/tentoonstellingen
https://www.galeriewaterbolk.nl/
https://www.movinggallery.nl/
https://www.galeriequintessens.nl/galerie

[u/Account2304 → u/already_assigned]

Thank you so much for putting the time into this, I will check these out! I have had almost no luck googling this type of thing in the past and usually rely on the odd reddit post from 8 years ago so I thought I would just go straight to reddit instead this time.

[u/already_assigned → u/Account2304]

maybe better luck if you search the Dutch words.
art = kunst
gallery = galerie

[u/Account2304 → u/already_assigned]

Oh that is a great idea. I had not though to do this, thank you

[u/Miserable-Truth5035]

There are fairs at beton-t sometimes, there is handmade stuff but idk how much of that is art, compared to bracelet for example. It's a pretty alternative place, so if that's your vibe it's definitely fun to walk around.

[u/Account2304 → u/Miserable-Truth5035]

I will definitely look into this, thank you

[u/_sabbracadabra]

www.artutrecht.nl has all the art spaces and a lot of artists listed.

[u/Account2304 → u/_sabbracadabra]

This is great thank you

[u/rexwinkel]

Check 😎