Westergas aims to make art and culture accessible to everyone. To contribute to this goal, the Westergas Foundation was established with the mission: making art and culture more accessible to every Amsterdammer. Westergas and its partners make annual donations to the Foundation to support art and cultural initiatives in the Cultuurdorp and the local community. These donations contribute to talent development and to making the programme more accessible.

On a special morning in the iconic Gashouder, over 300 local residents enjoyed a free and extensive breakfast surrounded by art and culture. This unique collaboration between the entrepreneurs of Cultuurdorp Westergas offered a rich experience, featuring exhibitions by Fabrique des Lumières, World Press Photo, and young talent from Toqueur.

The storytelling corner by Theater De Krakeling, live music from Radio Radio, and a varied selection of food provided by tenants of the site completed the experience. This special morning also marked the official launch of the Westergas Foundation.

Westerpark FM by RRFM brought radio outdoors for two months, broadcasting live from the picturesque Meterhuisje in the heart of Westergas. With the aim of creating more connection between local residents, park visitors, and the community, the park transformed into a place of meeting, exchange, and creativity. Visitors could join workshops, listen to live broadcasts, and discover new talent.

Westerpark FM offers a fresh perspective on club culture: it strengthens the community, encourages social interaction, and serves as a springboard for emerging artists. A key principle is fair payment for artists, enabling them to sustainably continue their work and passion.

In Westerpark, photographer and Prix de Rome winner Elsbeth Diederix brought a special temporary artwork to life: The Lichen Line, UNBOUND. The large pattern of lichens from Amsterdam-West blended seamlessly with nature and played with the tension between order and organic chaos. The work, now part of the Stedelijk Museum’s collection, uniquely connected photography and landscape art. A QR code on site offered visitors deeper insight.

Thousands of visitors from events like ADE, Awakenings, and the FIBA 3×3 World Cup, as well as local residents, discovered this poetic work. In collaboration with Westergas Foundation, free guided tours were organized and the project was featured in publications including Het Parool.

Het Wonderwoud is a creative project centered around nature and the neighborhood. Local residents found inspiration in the trees and landscape, expressing themselves through art, music, poetry, stories, and theater. Local artists and creators were given a platform to showcase their work and connect with the community. Pazzanistraat 1 at Westergas was temporarily transformed into a vibrant space for exhibitions, performances, and creative workshops.

Visitors could participate themselves, and for children there was a special workshop and a playful tree trail, developed in collaboration with Theater De Krakeling.