Like the many pillars that bear the weight of Het HEM’s iconic building, the organisation relies on its Pillars of Support network: a group of individuals who, as a collective, contribute financially to Het HEM and are kept up date with its development into the contemporary cultural platform it aspires to be.

Pillars of Support receive a brass ring that gives them free access to programmes of Het HEM on top of events organised especially for them.

Why would you sign up as a Pillar of Support?

• Contribute to a unique, new cultural destination with broad reach in your neighbourhood: the vast spaces of Het HEM are a sanctuary for everyone in Zaanstad and Amsterdam, as well as far beyond

• Get access to the creative adn international community of contemporary makers and thinkers of Het HEM: meet them during events and get to know their practice better

• Radical transparency and a co-creative mindset: learn with us about how we are developing Het HEM into an innovative and powerful platform that doesn't want to do it alone but with others.

• We are young and our team is still small. To grow and sustain our position, we depend on the support of individuals.

• Be part of a movement to do things differently in the art world: at het HEM we put intuitive art experience first. We create and present art experiences that offer kaleidoscopic perspectives on the world we live in and the social issues at hand.

As a Pillar of Support, you contribute to Het HEM with an annual donation of €250, €500, €1,000 or €2,500. Each level brings you closer to Het HEM and the core of where our ideas begin and develop. See below for thePillars of Support levels. I want to become a Pillar of Support!

Why now?

Het HEM is in transition. After a successful and eventful initial development phase (2019-2022), Het HEM is preparing to reopen its building after a renovation. Starting in 2024, Het HEM is hybrid with a programme that exists both physically and online on The Couch. The Couch is Het HEM's editorial and artistic platform, where weekly articles, illustrations, podcasts, videos and commissioned audio (visual) and digital artworks are shared.

To take this step, the Pillars of Support are more than necessary. They do not only provide financial support, but are also a sounding board for the team.

Become a Pillar of Support today. Because Het HEM is a cultural ANBI, we do not have to pay taxes on your donation. Your donation is therefore 100%. If you decide to join us for at least five years, you yourself will also receive a tax benefit. Look for more information on this website.

• Free entrance to all programmes with your Pillars of Support ring;
• Bring a plus one to Het HEM! You get to share your free entrance perk with them upon presentation of your Pillars of Support ring;
• Chapter Supporters’ Brunch where you can learn everything about the Chapter and meet the Guest, artists, and Board of Trustees of Het HEM;
• Be among the firsts to know about our upcoming programme with our PoS newsletters.

Pillars of Support at this Concrete level receive all the benefits of the previous Wood level, with added invitations:

• Invitation and free entrance to four special Pillars of Support events each year:
  
  • Special Pillars of Support reception at the seasonal opening;
    
  • 2 x Chapter Supporters’ Brunch where you can learn everything about the Chapter and meet the Guest, artists, and Board of Trustees of Het HEM;
    
  • Music talk or event where will learn more about an artist’s practice or creative process, accompanied by a meet and greet or gift.
    
• Involvement in directing funds towards a programming element.
  

Steel Pillars of Support get even closer to Het HEM, receiving all the perks of the previous Concrete levels with an added annual gathering with the curatorial team of Het HEM and/or artists from the programme

• Personal meeting with curatorial team, artists or other pioneers in contemporary culture who are involved at Het HEM.

By becoming a Brass Pillar of Support and supporting us with €2,500 you get the biggest benefits of all, with all the perks from the Steel level, plus additional benefits including:

• A piece of Het HEM that you can take home: a Guardian Angel, a sculpture made by the artist Isa van Lier in honour of our supporters;
• Dinner with someone from our curatorial team to learn about the ideas behind Het HEM’s unique artistic programming;
• Discount on venue hire at Het HEM.