Office of Queer Affairs: Open Office part 03

Following our previous gathering, we are taking the next step in the revival of the Office of Queer Affairs. What came up during our last session will be the starting point for this afternoon.

During Open Office part 03, we will explore what we need to move forward together. What do we need from one another? Which roles are emerging, what might be missing, and what support would we like from the Van Abbemuseum? Together, we will explore possible next steps and begin making agreements about how we want to organise ourselves.

Not everything is set in stone. We are looking for ways to move forward together while making space for different perspectives, change, and new ideas.

Who is it for?

The Office of Queer Affairs invites individuals and collectives, community members, and allies to think together about the queer future of Eindhoven.

Potluck

Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks, if they wish, but this is not required (potluck-style). The Van Abbemuseum will also provide snacks and drinks. Please note that there is no kitchen available.

Joining for the first time, or joining us next time?

No problem. We would be happy to meet you. You are very welcome to join us. If you cannot make it this time but would still like to stay involved, please let us know by emailing queer@vanabbe.nl. After the gathering, we will send a recap of the meeting to everyone, including those who were unable to attend.

About Office of Queer Affairs

The Office of Queer Affairs (OoQA) is a fluid, mutating collective body involved with the Van Abbemuseum that embeds and entangles the perspectives of Eindhoven's queer community into the museum's curatorial practices, public programming and educational activities. In our group, we have members, ancestors, allies, lovers and frenemies, all living inside and outside of Eindhoven, each with their own desires, sensibilities and socio-political activisms. The group is always loosely weaved together, sometimes gathering closer together to run projects and other times sprawling apart to grow in their separate directions. You can find the OoQA Wiki page here.

Programme

• 13:00-13:15 Welcome
• 13:15-13:30 Introduction
• 13:30-15:45 Working session facilitated by Annemarie Vaseena (including a break)
• 15:45-16:00 Collective closing

Practical Information

• Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
• Time: 13:00-16:00
• Language: English
• Admission: Free, reservation required