Tijdens het Ambacht in Beeld Festival verandert de NDSM Loods in Amsterdam in een grote ambachtelijke werkplaats. Meer dan honderd meester-ambachtslieden uit binnen- en buitenland geven workshops, masterclasses, demonstraties en lezingen in disciplines variërend van houtdraaien en koperslaan tot kintsugi en batik. Het festival biedt jong en oud de kans om ambachten te ontdekken, zelf te ervaren en nieuwe vaardigheden op te doen, met speciale activiteiten voor kinderen.

Kunstmarkt Noord returns this September for its 15th edition, featuring 75 visual artists presenting their own work. Discover and purchase illustrations, paintings, ceramics, photography, textiles, and more, with art starting at €7.50. Expect a weekend filled with art, DJs, drinks, and bites, with entry by voluntary contribution.

Join us at NDSM on 30 September at 12.30 pm for a celebratory ritual, as the clay fires created by pupils and visitors are lifted from the pit. Born from conversations and workshops about what gives us energy and keeps our inner fire burning, these small sculptures come together as a tribute to creativity, imagination and making together. Everyone is welcome!

During NDSM OPEN, you will meet a diverse group of artists and other creative minds. In addition to the studios and workshops opening to the public on October 3rd, there are plenty of activities for visitors to enjoy. At NDSM OPEN, you will discover art, craftsmanship, design, architecture, fashion, music, installations, performances, and workshops.

Stichting NDSM-werf is organising a special Art Tour. During this walking tour, you’ll learn more about the temporary artworks, the artists behind them, and why they fit so well at NDSM. The Art Tour will be led by artist and guide Su Tomesen, with special guest Henk Schut.

IN TUNE is about finding a new balance between human beings and their environment by appealing to our capacity for hearing and listening. Just as tuning a musical instrument requires extremely attentive listening and observation, we must continue to listen and, as humans, tune ourselves to our surroundings. In Tune is active from 12:00 to 17:00, with an interval of 5 minutes.

TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO TRAVEL TO LOWLANDS FESTIVAL Until the end of this year, two car installations by artist Bart Eysink Smeets will be on display at NDSM. These playful works, parked throughout the shipyard, focus on the car as a symbol of how we interact with space, movement, and utility.

Lusthoven have a rich history as places that were meant to stimulate the senses. At the same time, they increasingly became an exclusive place for the wealthy owners to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. One example is the private Lusthoven aan de Vecht, where only wealthy Amsterdammers used to go. With this contemporary NDSM Lusthof, you can Studio Ossidiana a parallel between the pleasure gardens of yesteryear and the courtyards of today's apartment complexes, which are often only accessible to owners or tenants.

On the external story platform, underexposed stories about NDSM and the city are stored and shared. You'll hear personal stories from former employees, migrant workers, artists and creatives, plus music and podcasts about urban development and diaspora. In this way, discover new perspectives on NDSM and the city.

Under Pressure is the winning project of the NDSM Open Call 2023 by Catarina Garcia and Jim Du Pan. The winning proposal consists of a colossal steel sphere that appears to rise above the shipyard. The base of the work is formed by Crane 7, a derelict crane that in its heyday transported pieces of steel from the warehouse to the slipways, where ships were assembled and restored. The sphere is illuminated from within and functions as a beacon of light for the surrounding area, also visible from the water. The frame of the sphere is wrapped in plants that change with the seasons.