Dutch Masters Foundation
A Unique Partnership for Dutch Artistic Excellence
For more than fifteen years, the Dutch Masters Foundation (DMF) has been dedicated to supporting three iconic Dutch cultural institutions: Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT), the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, and the Mauritshuis. Based in London, the foundation brings together art lovers, philanthropists, and businesses who share a passion for Dutch art and culture.
DMF was established to promote the development of art, music, and dance in the Netherlands and beyond. What makes the foundation unique is the collaboration between three leading cultural organisations. By joining forces, they reach an international audience and create exceptional opportunities for support, engagement, and cultural exchange.
Supporting Talent and Artistic Innovation
Dankzij de bijdragen van donateurs heeft DMF door de jaren heen verschillende projecten mogelijk gemaakt. Voor NDT betekende dit onder meer steun voor talentontwikkelingsprogramma’s die jonge dansers, makers en nieuwe generaties publiek in aanraking brengen met hedendaagse dans. Daarnaast maakt de steun van DMF artistieke innovatie mogelijk. Hierdoor kan NDT blijven investeren in nieuwe makers, vernieuwende producties en artistiek onderzoek dat de ontwikkeling van de hedendaagse dans stimuleert. In de afgelopen jaren ondersteunde DMF onder meer de producties Figures in Extinction, door Crystal Pite en Simon McBurney/Complicité voor NDT 1, en de creatie Without Walls van Yoann en Marie Bourgeois voor NDT 1.
In 2026 steunt DMF de nieuwe creatie Kill Your Darlings van Marne van Opstal en Imre van Opstal voor NDT 2 en het werk dat Noé Soulier in het najaar van 2026 voor NDT 2 maakt.
An engaged community of art lovers
Donors to the Foundation enjoy access to an inspiring programme of exclusive events, ranging from visits to private collections and museums to special gatherings celebrating dance, music, and visual arts. Each year, DMF also hosts a special gala event in London that brings together its three cultural partners. These activities offer a unique opportunity to experience Dutch artistic excellence up close and to connect with fellow supporters who share a passion for the arts.
Supporting NDT from the United Kingdom
For supporters based in the United Kingdom, DMF provides an attractive way to support NDT. Through the Foundation, donors contribute directly to NDT's artistic ambitions, talent development initiatives, and international profile. At the same time, they help promote Dutch art and culture to audiences around the world.
Dutch Masters Foundation operates under the patronage of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Kingdom and was co-founded with the support of Princess Mabel of Orange-Nassau. Over the years, the Foundation has grown into an important network of committed arts supporters who believe in the power of culture to inspire, connect people, and open up new perspectives. DMF is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (no 1140360).
