CODART is the international network of museum curators of Dutch and Flemish art from ca. 1350 to 1750.  

Founded in 1998, CODART currently connects over 600 curators from more than 300 museums in almost 50 countries. CODART is based in The Hague and operates internationally by fostering cooperation in the areas of exhibitions, research and publications. 

CODART organizes regular events for its members, including annual congresses, study visits and online events focusing on a wide range of media from painting to tapestry.  

The CODART website is a vast resource for anyone interested in Dutch and Flemish art. It offers a comprehensive news section, a database of curators, and monthly articles, as well as detailed information on exhibitions and collections of Dutch and Flemish art in museums worldwide.

CODART is an independent foundation funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW) by way of the Rijksmuseum, and by the Flemish Government by way of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. In addition to government grants, CODART receives annual contributions from its members and supporting museums, and raises additional funds through the Friends of CODART Foundation. 

For more information about CODART, see the organization’s mission and vision or consult the annual reports and policy plan.

If you have any questions, please contact us or see our Frequently Asked Questions. 

Willem van Haecht (1593-1637), Apelles paints Campaspe, ca. 1630.
Koninklijk Kabinet van Schilderijen Mauritshuis, The Hague