CODART

Mission

CODART is an international network of curators of Dutch and Flemish art. CODART aims to bring together individuals from all types and sizes of museums, with the goal to promote and encourage the exchange of expertise, works of art and exhibitions of Dutch and Flemish art worldwide. It works to raise awareness of the artistic heritage of the Low Countries internationally, by supporting the curator in his profession, by expanding knowledge about Dutch and Flemish masters, and by making their works visible and accessible to a large international audience.

Who is CODART?

CODART is its members: currently over 500 curators from more than 300 museums in over 40 countries. Not only from prestigious institutions such as the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Antwerp, the Prado in Madrid, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Louvre in Paris, and the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, but also from lesser-known collections in Australia, Cuba, Mexico, Poland and Ukraine. These curators serve a large audience: the museum-going public. This means that the target group ultimately reached by CODART is far larger than its membership, consisting not only of museum professionals and art historians, but also of museum visitors, art-lovers, students and the press.

Why CODART?

In 2005 the Netherlands Council for Culture wrote of CODART: “CODART plays a seminal role in the field of Dutch and Flemish art. Through its activities, CODART makes an important contribution to research into Dutch and Flemish art, opening up collections and bringing curators of collections together.” It is a unique network that encompasses hundreds of museum professionals from around the world. There is no other platform, either real or virtual, that provides such a service. CODART encourages research into Dutch and Flemish art and the exchange of information throughout Europe and North America, but also in Eastern Europe and Latin America, and between these countries among themselves. It thus promotes the circulation of knowledge and expertise, of works of art, of exhibitions and human resources, for museums large and small. This website is unique and offers a wealth of information not to be found anywhere else in one place. Finally, CODART works to promote Dutch and Flemish cultural heritage in an international context.

How is CODART funded?

CODART is supported by: the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and -incidentally- by the Ministry of the Flemish Community. Special projects receive supplementary subsidies from organizations such as the Prince Bernhard Cultural Foundation and the Mondriaan Foundation. In addition to its members, CODART is supported by donors and sponsors through the Friends of CODART Foundation and the American Friends of CODART Fund. CODART’s headquarters are located in the Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (RKD), which is also its cooperating partner.

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Check out what CODART has to offer you:

Are you a curator of Dutch and Flemish art?

CODART welcomes you as a member. CODART actively supports curators of Dutch and Flemish art in carrying out their role. CODART organizes theme-based congresses focusing on issues related to curatorial work within a broad, topical and international framework, and study trips to both public and less-accessible collections of Dutch and Flemish art all over the world. CODART keeps you up to date on what’s happening in museums worldwide via its biannual newsletter, the CODART Courant, its e-mail services and its website. Join CODART

Are you a collector, art-lover or museum-goer?

CODART welcomes you as a friend. CODART can broaden your horizon, offering you an insider’s view into the international museum world’s activities in the areas of Dutch and Flemish art. CODART works to stimulate the organization of exhibitions and cooperation between museums all over the globe, including in your region. CODART keeps you up to date on what’s happening in the art world via its biannual newsletter, the CODART Courant, its e-mail services and its website. Would you like to make a special contribution to CODART? Become a Donor, Patron or Secret Admirer. See the options and enroll online

Do you represent a company interested in the promotion of culture?

CODART welcomes you as a corporate sponsor. CODART offers you the opportunity to link your company name with an internationally renowned network. CODART will be happy to discuss contributions and benefits in consultation with you. See the options and enroll online

Do you want information about Dutch and Flemish art?

This website is a worldwide portal for both museums and all those interested in the field, and provides unique access to high-quality and continually updated information about important collections of Dutch and Flemish art, as well as an overview of temporary exhibitions and other events. The free notification service reports by e-mail on current and upcoming exhibitions, acquisitions, research and “discoveries” in the area of Dutch and Flemish art.