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Arcadia Jong
Arcadia Jong is aimed at young people living in Fryslân. By learning to look, think and work as a researcher, maker or artist, they get to develop new skills that they will need for the future.
Help us buildCircle4change
Circle4Change is committed to a world that is increasingly in balance with nature. Circle4Change is a walking and cycling route of over 3,000 kilometers through nine European countries, featuring numerous cultural, sustainable, and fun activities along the way.
Open program
Do you have a great idea for your area? Arcadia can help you make this a reality. The Open Program offers you the network, knowledge and creative thinking power you need.
Bouwurk
In 2025, we will be working on Bouwurk on the Oldehoofsterkerkhof in Leeuwarden: an innovative building made of sustainable materials and creative building blocks. Everyone can help build and contribute to the project. Once built, it will be used as a creative centre for people looking for a place to make, invent and experiment.
Broei
Young makers, born in this century, get to work on their own theatre productions, concerts, cabaret performances, exhibitions and more. With complete freedom and support from professionals from the Frisian cultural field.
Fryslân Bloeit
Fryslân Bloeit focuses on the strength of the village. Enthusiastic residents can work on themes such as culture, climate and health for a sustainable, future-oriented province.
Over de Drempel
Over de Drempel supports people and projects that use art and culture to discuss loneliness. Because anyone who has ever felt lonely knows how difficult it is to put into words.
Visual arts exhibition
An ambitious art exhibition where international artists work on new pieces around the theme of “soil”. To inspire you and offer new perspectives. Because what does the Frisian soil (Fryske grûn) mean for someone who does not live in Fryslân?
Social Design
Social Design is a part of Arcadia, where collaboration takes place with 11 social partners from the community to contribute to a more beautiful and inclusive society through active cultural participation.
Veenweide Atelier
The peat meadow area is under intense pressure. Here, the consequences of our changing climate are visible and tangible. How do we ensure that this landscape will still be a good place to live and farm in five generations?
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Organisation or association
You would like to participate in Arcadia with your organisation, company or association. Together with your employees or members, you want to work towards a better and more beautiful Fryslân.
Independent creative
You are a creative, crafts(wo)man or freelancer, with unique skills that you would like share with us to make Arcadia 2025 a success.
Company
You want to participate in Arcadia as a company. Together with your employees, you want to work towards a better world. Perhaps you and your employees would like to volunteer, or you can help us in another way. Sign up now!
School
As a school, you fully agree that your students are the new generation and that we have to do everything in our power to work together to create a better world. For them! You want your curriculum to tie in with the Arcadia program or vice versa.
Teenager/student
We encourage all students and young people to participate in the Arcadia program. Do you have a skill, talent or hobby, are you looking for a part-time job or internship, do you want to contribute with ideas or help us build? Everything is possible. It doesn’t matter how old or young you are, so sign up!
Enthusiast
You are excited about the program for Arcadia 2025 and would like to help in any way possible. Your enthusiasm motivates others to join in. In short: you are an all-round enthusiast.
