Dennis Elbers

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Cultural Entrepreneur and Curator @ Graphic Matters
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Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands, Netherlands
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About Dennis Elbers

I'm fascinated by the impact of visual culture on our life. My work aims to show that unobtrusive (graphic) design is actually extraordinary. The designers I work with not only make you look, but you will see.Starting up and organizing creative concepts related to visual culture (graphic design, digital arts and muralism) is what I love most. As I like to present art in public this often coincides with rediscovering urban areas. In this proces I deal with finance, communication and curation. I'm not afraid to join forces with like minded entrepreneurs in order to succeed.These concepts explore the impact of visual culture on society by bringing together creators and audience in experiences and dialogues. Since 2006 I've worked on a great variety of commissions and self initiated projects. Always in intense collaboration with young designers and artists. Since 2012 I occasionally write about my observations, which have been published in design media like 360°, Dee magazine, Etapes:, Dude and gestalten.tv. Furthermore I enjoy the dissemination of these observations in talks and debates.It is rewarding to share my expierence and knowledge by advising both funds and bottom-up organizations. In 2010 I received the Rabobank culture award for my contributions to the cultural climate in Breda.

Dennis Elbers's Current Company Details
Graphic Matters

Graphic Matters

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Cultural Entrepreneur and Curator
Dennis Elbers Work Experience Details
  • Graphic Matters
    Director (Founder)
    Graphic Matters Nov 2007 - Present
    Breda
    Graphic Matters presents the work of visually wayward, societally involved and/or socially critical designers. Our program (exhibitions, workshops, open calls, education) incites professionals and youth to take a critical look at visual culture. With presentations in a specific (public) context we create room for dialogue. Additionally, we offer them a chance to discover and develop their knowledge and skills. By making designers and youth aware of the power and impact of design, we contribute to the quality of contemporary visual communication. Properly (learning how to) view and visualise is just as important als reading and writing. By stimulating visual literacy, we promote connection, independence and equality in society.As a director I am responsible for the artistic, financial and corporate policy. I manage a team of 12 professionals, freelancers and interns.
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  • Blind Walls Gallery
    Curator (Founder)
    Blind Walls Gallery Sep 2015 - Present
    Breda Area, Netherlands
    The Blind Walls Gallery presents impressive and meaningful murals inspired by various stories of Breda.Together with the municipality and property owners we invite international graphic designers, street artists, typographers and illustrators to update the image of the city.
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  • 3Sec.Gallery
    Curator (Founder)
    3Sec.Gallery Jul 2014 - Present
    Breda
    The 3sec.gallery presents the work of international designers at a very particular location. Every three months a new series of posters is presented along the Chasse Parking entrance. The name refers to the time it takes for visitors to drive by and for sharp graphics to be understood.
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  • Dennis Elbers
    Entrepreneur
    Dennis Elbers Aug 2003 - Aug 2020
    As a cultural entrepreneur I combine my passion for visual culture with my talent for event management. I love starting up and organizing new cultural concepts like festivals, exhibitions, lectures, workshops, etc. My aim is to create challenging platforms for the next generation designers based on their social impact. I've collaborated on projects for ADCN, AKV|St.Joost, Artez, BKKC, Blind Walls Gallery, BLOKOVI (RS), BWA Wroclaw (PL), Design Critique Platform Warsaw (PL), Dutch Design Week, Design Friends (LU), DutCHinese foundation (CN), Festival international de l’affiche et du graphisme Chaumont (FR), Fontys Hogeschool, Gemeente Breda, Graphic Design Festival Breda, Graphic Design Museum/MOTI, Huis voor Beeldcultuur, KOP, Lodz Design Festival (PL), Mezz, Mondriaan foundation, Museum Hilversum, Nieuwe Vide, NS, Playgrounds Festival, Prorail, Provincie Noord-Brabant, School of Visual Arts New York (US), Space10 (DK), Stimuleringsfonds voor Creatieve Industrie, Studio Smack, Textiel Museum Tilburg, TU Delft, Universität für angewandte Kunst Wien (AU), University for the Creative Arts (UK), Van Abbemuseum, Villanuts, Weltformat (CH), Z33 (BE).
  • Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie
    Grant Advisor
    Stimuleringsfonds Creatieve Industrie Jan 2012 - Mar 2015
    Rotterdam Area, Netherlands
    Grant adjudicator for (inter)national design applications. In my 4-year term I was part of committees for several grants. Occasionally I still take part in Open Call committees.
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  • Moti, Museum Of The Image
    Curator
    Moti, Museum Of The Image Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
    Breda
    MOTI, Museum Of The Image belongs in a visual culture where disciplines merge and an explosive amount of images have become a part of our daily lives. The world of visual communication has become a sanctuary for text, images, dynamism and change. By broadening its horizon from graphic design to visual culture the museum attempts to show the dynamic world of film, design, photography, fashion, visual arts, archi­tecture, science and gaming. In the previous century the field of graphic design has laid a foundation for the present-day visual culture. The craft used to be a niche and avant-garde, now its everywhere and for everyone.As curator I was in charge of exhibitions like Design-It-Yourself, Comix,Hotpix & Tragix by Peter Pontiac, Crafts Matter@DDW, Pop-Up Generation (curated by Lidewij Edelkoort), Grapic Detour in Berlin (curated by Erik Kessels), Another show about promotion and advertising material by Stefan Sagmeister and lectures like Overwerk and Masters of Amateurism (icw Premsela.org).
  • Mondriaan Fund
    Grant Advisor
    Mondriaan Fund Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
    Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
    Grant adjudicator for art and design presentation applications. From 2012 these grants are handled by the Creative Industries Fund.
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  • Huis Voor Beeldcultuur
    Director A.I. (Founder)
    Huis Voor Beeldcultuur Sep 2009 - Mar 2011
    Reigerstraat 16, Breda
    The House for Visual Culture explores the influence of visual culture on individuals and society. We try to stimulate the use of visual expression in a changing (local) society.As interim director I act as an intermediair to combine forces of (local) government, higher vocational education institutes, cultural organisations and (creative) industry/entrpeneurs in order to create a stimulating environment in which visual culture can develop and shape our future.
  • Stichting Kop
    Creative Director (Founder)
    Stichting Kop Feb 2004 - Jan 2011
    Breda Area, Netherlands
    KOP is an independent art space in Breda. We show contemporary art and design in an experimental context. Our objective is to have the audience interpret daily life in new ways via art and design. For artist we are a professional partner in developing their career in The Netherlands. As creative director I am responsible for all exhibitions and events.
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  • St. Joost School Of Art & Design
    Graduation Manager
    St. Joost School Of Art & Design Jan 2005 - Sep 2006
    Breda & ‘S-Hertogenbosch
    AKV|St.Joost is an art school located in Breda and 's-Hertogenbosch offering bachelor and master courses in fine art, photography, audiovisual design, graphic design, illustration, animation, interaction design, spaticial design and ceramics.In this period I adjusted part of the curriculum of the last trimester of all BFA and BD studies in order to establish a better connection between art/design education and professional requirements after graduating.
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Dennis Elbers Skills

Graphic Design Curating Art Concept Development Festivals Illustration Visual Communication Contemporary Art Art Direction Creative Direction Visual Arts Event Management Social Media Fine Art Graphics Museums Advertising Art Exhibitions Exhibit Design Interaction Design Policy Marketing Strategy Social Media Marketing Posters Animation Books

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