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Ceremony Amarte Literature Prize 2026
Stichting Amarte Fonds
2 Jun 2026
During a private dinner in Amsterdam, the Amarte Literature Prize was awarded to Jolanda Kooijmans for her poetry collection Addertje. In attendance were board members and the Amarte team, the shortlisted and longlisted authors, representatives from de lage landen and deBuren, as well as press and other guests.The evening took place at Club RAUM and began with a performance by artist Daniel Simu, who previously received support from Amarte to develop a performance exploring technology and circus.The jury, consisting of Fiep van Bodegom, Maxim Februari, Lars Meijer, Bibi Dumon Tak, and Wytske Versteeg (chair), unanimously selected Addertje as the winner of the Amarte Literature Prize 2026. Jolanda received a cash prize of €15,000 and a unique trophy designed by artist Mickey Yang and presented by Julien Ignacio, winner of the previous edition.Click here to view the photos from the ceremony.Photos by Joke Schot.
Read moreThe Amarte Foundation was founded by a number of individuals and their families who share a deep love for the arts. They wish to support the development of creatives and talent in arts and culture by providing financial means and where possible coaching, knowledge and experience. Artists who are active in the cultural sectors of the Netherlands or the ABC and SSS islands (the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands) can apply to Amarte for the support of projects in the field of theatre, film, music, visual arts and literature, as well as interdisciplinary projects.