M A R I E L L E V A N D E K E R K H O F
Art and Culture
Business Development Specialist - Curator
Mariëlle van de Kerkhof
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Specialist in business development and fundraising for exhibitions and projects in the fields of culture, heritage and social domain and curator.
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As a specialist in business development and fundraising, I help cultural and social organizations take their projects to the next level financially and strategically. Whether it's exhibitions, heritage initiatives or social projects, I offer customized services: from strategic advice and fundraising plans to coaching and the actual writing and submission of applications.
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I also give inspiring presentations and master classes, such as "The World of Fundraising" and "Masterclass Cultural Entrepreneurship."
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In addition to my work as a business developer and strategic advisor, I am also a curator. I develop exhibition concepts, outside the museum walls and within the Pop Up Julia Ilkiv & Co. Gallery since 2022. Always with a keen eye for content and audience experience.
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Clients/Employers:
Museum Helmond, Kunstkwartier, Stichting Lucas Gassel, De Helmondse Musical, Museum Klok & Peel, Hogeschool De Kempel, Urban Matterz, Stichting PLUSPUNT +.,Municipality of Asten, Municipality of Helmond and others.
Curious what I can do for you and your project?
I would love to hear from you to talk about the possibilities.

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OPLEIDING
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Rome Business School: International Master in Arts and Culture Management (2025/2026)
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University of Oxford (2025)
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A ‘Herstory’ of Art: Discovering Women Artists
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Open Universiteit (2019-2025)
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Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies
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Bachelor’s Thesis: The Women of the Mauritshuis: How Does the Representation of Female Artists in the Collection and Exhibitions of the Mauritshuis Reflect the Historical Changes in Their Role and Recognition?
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Nyenrode Business University - Business Development (2023)
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University of Oxford (2022)​
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Women Artists
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English Landscape Gardens
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University of Oxford (2021)
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The Impressionists Painting Modern Life
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Art Nouveau across Europe
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Fired Up Fundraising - Insiders PRO (2019)
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Knowledge Event Netherlands Philanthropy Land (2019)
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Do you know what makes funds happy?
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Expert Meeting, Development Section, Museum Association (2019)
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Fundraising Professional Day (2019)
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Day of Patronage (2019)
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Knowledge Event Netherlands Philanthropy Land (2018)
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Fundraising as a Profession
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Opportunities for Grants from Major Financiers
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ICM: Commercial and Creative Writing (2017)
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Secrets of Grant Management (2017)
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Day of Patronage (2017)
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Course on Crowdfunding at Voor de Kunst (2015)
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Course on Grants and Funds at Erfgoed Brabant (2014)
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COMPETENCIES
Communicative, connector, networker, enthusiastic, driven, eager to learn, result-oriented, well-organized, leadership and organizational skills, strategic thinker, highly perseverant, and motivated to make the very best out of every situation.