de Appel is a daring institution founded in 1975. It soon became internationally known as an alternative institutional model, born out of artists' need to present performance and video art. Today, de Appel continues to act as a host for artistic and curatorial experimentation. Through a programme of Embedded Art in schools and society, a thirty-year-old Curatorial Programme and an active archive, de Appel brings people together to practise a mutual exchange of knowledge through exhibitions and live activations.

The Public Programme Producer is responsible for the implementation of the Public Programme and other activities organisation-wide, in close consultation with the directors, the head of production and (freelance) curators. The producer also manages the technical staff, freelancers and interns.

○ Production of Public Programme and events;
○ Organisation of group visits to de Appel and its archive;
○ Production of educational activities (incidentally);
○ Coordination of hosts;
○ Maintaining relations with tenants of the building.

→ Production
○ Being present during Public Programmes (flexible hours and working days/evenings/weekends)
○ Point of contact for external parties regarding Public Programme;
○ Communication with artists and participants once the programme is set;
○ Making and monitoring the Public Programme budget;
○ Making production schedules and scripts;
○ Organising travel and accommodation for participants;
○ Keeping the calendar and yearly programme overview up to date;
○ Archiving documentation and recordings;
○ Managing storage space.

→ Coordination of hosts
○ Scheduling hosts for opening hours and events;
○ Monitoring hosts’ overtime monthly;
○ Recruiting and briefing new hosts;
○ Keeping host guidelines up to date.

The Producer of Public Programme reports to the directors and works in close collaboration with the Head of Production. The position is for 24 hours per week, including evenings and weekends when there are programmes.

○ Demonstrated experience in producing events or exhibitions;
○ Fluent in Dutch and English;
○ Proactive and hands-on;
○ Able to work under pressure and multitask;
○ Interested in contemporary art and culture;
○ Tech savvy;
○ Enjoys working within a team.

○ Compensation in line with the Guideline for visual arts institutions 2026;
○ A one-year contract, with the possibility of extension;
○ Training and courses;
○ A pleasant and collegial working atmosphere;
○ Learning experience in a 51-year-old organisation.

Starting date:
To be agreed upon

Candidates are invited to send a cover letter and CV to vacature [​at​] deappel.nl by 29 October. Interviews will take place in November.

de Appel encourages diversity in a broad sense and accordingly strives for a balanced workforce.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.