After being established by the Dutch Government in 1870, the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten became an independent not-for-profit institute in 1999 and founded the Rijksakademie Trust Fund. The mission of the Trust Fund is to sustain the important work of the Rijksakademie and its key tasks: the Residency, the Prix de Rome and the Collections. Additionally the Trust Fund seeks support for projects, which focus on public access such as RijksakademieOPEN: the opportunity to get close to the latest developments in contemporary visual art.

The work of the Rijksakademie is made possible in collaboration with corporations, private and governmental foundations and private donors. These parties stress the important role of art and artists in today’s society by financially supporting the Rijksakademie. They connect with promising artists, share in the inspiration and contribute to the discovery of the new.

Contribute to the art of the future
The Rijksakademie opens doors for its patrons that normally remain closed. You can closely follow the work process of the individual artist through a Fellowship or establish a Named Fund. You can also collaborate by supporting in specific areas such as the technical workshops or the Collections.