eenZM Open Square

More and more of us are feeling lonely and disconnected from each other. The Zeeuws Museum wants to be a place that helps people to connect. To discover how we can achieve this, we are experimenting together with others.  

Abdijplein Middelburg

For the project eenZM Open Square, we’re using the Abdijplein (Abbey Square) for our quest. As it’s a public space, you don’t need a ticket or a reason to be in the square. You can simply be there, stroll around, watch what’s going on or start up a conversation. Using public spaces can help us to connect more, to collaborate and to be more considerate of others. This place belongs to no one and to everyone. We believe that artworks and other experiments in the square can help us to think creatively about what we need to feel more connected to each other. 

We meet once a month, whenever possible outdoors on the Abdijplein. During these meetings, we brainstorm and try things out. We talk, listen, create, eat or just hang out together. Everyone is welcome. Will you join us? 

Questions or ideas? E-mail eenzm@zeeuwsmuseum.nl.

Dates Neighborhood Gatherings

We meet once a month. The following neighbourhood meetings are planned:

Below you will find more information about each activity and how to take part.

July 29 - Mobility, Movement and Play

Do we still play enough? During this neighbourhood meeting we explore the importance of play – especially as adults. Will you join us?

Our special guest is Lidi Bus, a designer who specialises in striking inflatable designs and hand-blown glass vases. From her Rotterdam studio she creates unique handmade objects for fashion shows, photo shoots, interiors and events.

https://lidibus.com

*In August we take a different approach to our monthly neighbourhood meeting. Together with several partners we organise a range of activities.

August 12 - A Good conversation, together with aan-z

Take a closer look at an artwork in one of our exhibitions and talk about what it makes you feel. Together we explore your thoughts and why you think the way you do. No knowledge of art is needed.

Please note: Registration for this activity is organised by aan-z.

You can register via:
welzijn@aan-z.eu
+31 (0)115 56 30 15 (option 6)

Places are limited.

August 24-30 - Abbey Square Summer Evenings, together with De Spot

During the Abbey Square Summer Evenings, the ZM KEET will be on Abbey Square.

Theatre maker and actor Marcos Valster da Costa Ferreira shows how making music together and truly listening to one another can bring people closer.

You do not need to register for this activity.

September 24-30 - Week Against Loneliness

During this national week, extra attention is given to loneliness throughout the Netherlands. The Zeeuws Museum is organising several activities.

Ongoing activities
You do not need to register for these activities. Simply walk in and join us.

Join Us!
Conversation cards can be found throughout the museum. Walk through the museum together and get to know each other better.

Curtain of Feelings in the ZM WORKSHOP
From Tuesday to Friday you can join us in the ZM WORKSHOP and try different textile techniques such as macramé, finger weaving and weaving. You are invited to contribute to the Curtain of Feelings project.

Can't join us this week? You're welcome another time. The ZM WORKSHOP is open every Tuesday to Friday.

Audio Tour: Join Us & Listen Along
In this audio tour, several Zeeuws Museum staff members share their personal experiences of loneliness through artworks from the collection. The tour is available in our app.

September 30 – The Art of Meeting

Jonas Bleijerveld uses theatre, shared meals and design to explore how we relate to one another, to food and to the world around us. The full programme will be announced soon.

Visual recorder Betina van Meter will also join the meeting and create live illustrations during the event.

https://jonasborbleijerveld.cargo.site/Info

https://betinadraws.portfoliobox.net/