NonFiction PhotoHere you can find an overview of our team and our activities. NonFiction Photo has been giving a stage to art with a mission since 2003 and wants to organize this so that everyone benefits.
NonFiction Photo believes in the power of art, education, talent and entrepreneurship. Based on these four pillars, the foundation moves within the world of visual culture, in order to discuss current social issues. That is why NonFiction Photo organises and produces photo exhibitions and is guided by its Manifesto.
NonFiction Photo was founded in its current form by Andrea Hooymans: “Having graduated as an artist, I saw that it is difficult to make ends meet. It is often a choice between part-time artistry and choosing a related alternative profession. That should be possible.” With NonFiction Photo she wants to create a safe haven for makers, by makers; a collective of makers in flux.
The exhibitions are made by ‘resident artists’ Andrea and ‘partner in crime’ Dries Verbeke. This art duo has been inviting local creators from the provinces of Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe to come and make new work, supplemented by existing work by photographers and researchers from throughout and sometimes outside the Netherlands. “With this combination, we intend to bring the art close to the society at large and connect the stories from the North to the rest of the world. The societal and scientific knowledge which has been gathered by others, we shape into a visual experience. This is how we convert ‘visual storytelling’ into actual and broadly held themes.”
In the setting of social entrepreneurship, many team members from the Northern provinces are working together with international students and expats; a diverse volunteer community; and people with a distance to the job market. As such we carry the stories of the North to a broad and international audience.
To give the exhibitions and the creators' concept behind this a greater reach, we are constantly organising education, and talentprojects
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In practice this means that, year round, at the NonFiction Photo headquarters, this eclectic community works on events and exhibitions they come up with together. Everything is produced in-house, largely from found and re-purposed materials. During the process of making, artists; videographers and photographers; and self-taught creatives are all involved.
Everyone helps each other and works from the NonFiction workshop, also on external assignments. Whoever joins the team is internally trained - thus you see marketeers help to build exhibition panels and photographers edit promo texts. Everyone has a say in the projects and leaves with new skills, knowledge and a bigger network.
Graphic Designer
Cat lover. Recent graduate with a bachelor in design, she is creative and is always eager to learn and experience new things. Has a passion for visual storytelling in all its forms, including illustration and photography. Always wishing to be able to send important messages out into the world.
Researcher (intern)
Asterios is very interested in art and politics, gender studies and human rights. He is committed to presenting stories on topics such as oppression and marginalisation of minorities in an effort to change the narrative around those topics. He believes that the use of art can contribute to this.
Master of the Universe
The true ruler of the headquarters, Varus is the ultimate stress-relief for the team. Stress is a well-known office issue and a big ball of fur to plunge your face into has been scientifically proven to solve this issue.
Talent Coach
Known for epic evaluations and effective brainstorms. Bert watches over the educational components of the organization. With a background in psychology, training and stress management, he keeps us on the right and narrow path.
Production Agent
A walking encyclopedia, constantly craving knowledge. Skilled in multiple domains, from websites to the intricate mechanics of lights. His passion lies in analog photography, over the years he has accumulated an impressive collection of Polaroid and vintage cameras.
Publicity intern 2020
Communication Agent 2020
Production Agent 2020
Photography intern 2020
Education Intern 2020
Education Intern 2020
Production Agent 2020
Editor 2020
Education agent 2019
Graphic Designer 2019
Web Developer 2019
Production Agent 2018
Publicity Agent 2018
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Stichting NonFiction Photo
Kerklaan 30, 9751 NN, Haren
ANBI | Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling
NonFiction Photo Festival Groningen November – December 2024
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