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The Keile District is becoming one of Rotterdam's most vibrant creative neighborhoods, a place where former industrial spaces have been transformed into studios, workshops, cultural venues, and places for experimentation. This creativity spills out onto the streets, the buildings, and the public spaces. This year, we're inviting artists, designers, illustrators, and makers to transform four large outdoor planters on the Katoenhuis terrace into a permanent outdoor artwork. The

Love live, immersive events? We're looking for freelance AV professionals to join our freelance pool. Setup and breakdown of light, sound & media systems Operate light, sound and media during live events Ensure smooth show control throughout productions Flexible freelance assignments Work on a variety of exciting events in the immersive field Preferably based in Rotterdam (West). Interested? Send us a message with a short description of your experience: hr@concreteculture.nl

Last week, Katoenhuis hosted a live testing session of The Oxytocine Machine, an art installation developed by Studio Vrij and Katoenhuis community artist Zalán Szakács that uses virtual reality to facilitate intimate connections between people from diverse backgrounds and social bubbles. This installation, evolving from a 2021 Pilot Project at the Espronceda Institute of Arts & Culture, accommodated a total of 12 participants, all paired in duos for a shared virtual journey

This June, the Keile District and M4H transform into the beating heart of Rotterdam Architecture Month 2026 – a month-long exploration of circular futures, collective building, and material reuse ♻️ At Katoenhuis, we believe circularity, collectivity, reuse, and shared responsibility are essential for the future of cities and cultural production. As part of the wider Keile District ecosystem, we’re excited to see the area become a place where new ideas around collaboration, s