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Art Talks at Museum

  "Kunstmiddagen" at Museum Sorgdrager Starting today, the Amelander Musea will host "Kunstmiddagen" (Art Afternoons) weekly at the Museum Sorgdrager in Hollum (Ameland). I will be volunteering by leading art talks every other Wednesday.  Here is a brief overview from the page we maintain for this event: " Art Talks. In collaboration with the Ameland Museums Foundation. Starting in the summer of 2026, this project will launch at Museum Sorgdrager. Every Wednesday afternoon, we will hold an art event in the museum. Every other week, conservator Mathilda van der Weij will lead an engaging tour of the permanent and temporary exhibitions. On the alternate week ,  I will facilitate discussions with interested visitors about a specific masterpiece from art history. During these discussions, we will explore the techniques used in the artwork and how to apply them to our own creations. As a volunteer for this project, I am passionate about learning and sharing knowledg...

Live Painting Sessions at Museum

  Interior of the Cultuurmuseum in Nes I will be re-posting here the updates from the  Auction Page of the Amelander Kunstenaars: Hello! I am Valta , a painter from Hollum, and for ten years, I have proudly been a member of the wonderful group of Ameland Artists . This year, we are celebrating our 15th anniversary. In collaboration with the Ameland Museums Foundation, we are organising a Jubilee Exhibition at the Ameland Cultural Museum in Nes. This exhibition will be on display from June through mid-October. As a unique addition this year, we will be hosting live painting demonstrations. Every Thursday afternoon, you can find me at the Cultuurmuseum, where I will be working on a painting in real-time. On this page , as well as on our Instagram and Facebook channels, you will find weekly updates with photos, videos, and insights into the progress of my work. The painting will be auctioned for charity. You can place your bid here from June 4 to August 1, 2026, with the curr...