Press and Cutural Affairs

Senior Policy Officer Press & Cultural Affairs,

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

P.O.Box 1065

Islamabad; Pakistan

Tel: +92 51 2004444 – fax: + 92 51 2004333

Or email : Isl@minbuza.nl

The Cultural Section of the Royal Netherlands Embassy , Islamabad promotes cultural exchanges between the Netherlands and Pakistan. It serves as a link between the cultural organizations in the Netherlands and in Pakistan. It acts as an information resource on the Netherlands ( policies, economy, monarchy, health, agriculture, environment, social services and Fellowships…)

The cultural section
The Cultural Section endorses the International Cultural Policy of the Netherlands under the joint direction of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.minbuza.nl) and the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (www.minocw.nl). It serves as a conduit between the Dutch and Pakistani art worlds, promoting Dutch arts and artists in Pakistan and encouraging and facilitating cultural cooperation and exchange. The work is focused on the following disciplines: Architecture, Design, Contemporary Visual Arts, Dance, Music, Theater, Film, Photography, New Media, Literature and Cultural Heritage and Old Masters.

Specifically, the work can be described as follows:

Conversely Dutch cultural professionals are also informed, in particular the government, government agencies, arts councils and cultural funds and institutes about new developments and trends in the Pakistani cultural scene.
Guidance is given to Pakistani cultural professionals who wish to invite Dutch artists to Pakistan and various funding possibilities are explored.
The Dutch government and cultural funds are informed about the quality of Pakistani venues, including museums, galleries, theaters, concert-halls, cultural centers, etc.
Networking opportunities are facilitated for Dutch artists with their Pakistani counterparts
Modest amounts of funding to qualified projects for extra expenses incurred in inviting a Dutch artist or performing company to Pakistan, such as airfare, marketing or extra publicity is arranged.
Promotional activities within or around existing arts events such as musical performances, festivals and conferences are organized.
The Cultural Section represents the government of the Netherlands at major cultural events.
However, the Cultural Section does not promote individual artists or performing companies, does not book performances or exhibitions, does not broker contracts or deals and does not fund Pakistani artists wishing to perform or exhibit in the Netherlands.