About the Project:

Building on the successful winter edition of our community-driven Give Back events, GB-02 will bring a vibrant, creative experience directly into the heart of Rotterdam-Zuid. Scheduled for August 2025 at the welcoming location of Speeltuin Tarwewijk, this summer edition promises to blend artistic creativity, community solidarity, and direct neighborhood support into one inspiring outdoor gathering.

Aimed at creating inclusive spaces for residents of all ages and backgrounds, the Give Back Summer Event goes beyond a typical community day. Visitors can participate in interactive creative sessions—such as live screen printing led by talented local artists, allowing residents to design and print their own unique clothing items to take home. Additionally, the event will feature an innovative audiovisual experience, with locally produced visuals and a live VJ set showcased on a large outdoor LED screen. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to engage with digital art firsthand, controlling and interacting with visuals via a specially set-up panel.

Food and refreshments provided by local businesses and restaurants will be freely available throughout the event, reinforcing our commitment to fostering genuine community connections and inclusivity. To ensure accessibility, we will proactively invite vulnerable groups through partnerships with local organizations, such as food banks and community centers, to guarantee their welcome participation.

Moreover, the Give Back Summer Event doubles as an open invitation to local residents to discover and engage with the creative programming possibilities at Speeltuin Tarwewijk, our future venue for ongoing creative workshops, talent development sessions, and cultural events. This event provides attendees a practical preview of the exciting creative and educational activities we plan to regularly host at this location.

Current Status:

The Give Back Summer Event is currently in the funding and pre-production phase. We are organizing this edition in direct partnership with Speeltuin Tarwewijk, where the event will also take place. An official funding application has been submitted to FondsV (Loket D), and we are now awaiting the outcome. In the meantime, Cultuur Concreet has already confirmed partial funding, helping to move the planning forward.

If funding is secured in time, the event is set to take place in August 2025 as planned. We are excited about the potential to deliver an open, creative, and supportive experience to the neighborhood, and will keep all partners and community members informed as updates become available.

What Do We Still Need?

• Full Funding Confirmation: Awaiting the decision from FondsV to finalize event logistics and deliver the full program as envisioned.

Get Involved:

Would you like to join us as an event partner, sponsor, local artist, or volunteer to help bring GB-02 to life? Please reach out via info@wedontcarefoundation.com, mentioning "GB-02 Summer Event" in the subject line.

Stay tuned for more detailed updates about the event program, participating artists, partners, and further opportunities to get involved.