CURAÇAO
CONTEMPORARY
ART

in public space

SKOR Kòrsou stands for Stichting Kunst in de Openbare Ruimte Kòrsou, an abbreviation in the Dutch language for Foundation Art in Public Spaces Kòrsou. The word 'skor' in Papiamentu also means to score.  The name of Curaçao in Papiamentu is Kòrsou.  To have Curaçao score with art in public spaces: SKOR Kòrsou.


Our Vision
Our vision is to activate public locations through site-specific installations, performances, murals and sculptures by local and international artists with an art committee, advisors, curators or by commissioning artists from the foundation itself, raising funds to finance the commissioned assignments, and to establish a sculpture park.

Our Mission
The purpose of the foundation is:
a. to promote local and international contemporary art in the public space, to produce space that activates public locations via site-specific installations, performance, murals and sculptures by local and international artists;
b. to create art that fully responds to and out of the circumstances of the Curaçao nature, the environment and the Curaçao community;
c. to co-support in the fight against pollution in the public spaces through the activities referred to in point a.;
d. to promote the Curaçao identity and nation-building, about shared artistic, cultural, historical and social issues through cultural exchanges and educational programs;
e. to provide an accessible platform for artists locally and from all over the world to explore ecological, cultural, spiritual and other existential tackling themes in the form of art in public space.

The Face of SKOR Kòrsou

Avantia Damberg is the founder and director of SKOR Kòrsou

To grow as an artist (and by growing also collaborating with other artists) her next step was to begin this foundation with the intention to do more installational works in public space, also collaborating with others. This is her next direction to professionalise herself as an artist, but also to contribute to the nation with art in public space and conserving nature with that. Avantia is the face of SKOR Kòrsou and works closely with the board. 


Maria Bon

Chairman

Maria Bon is a passionate legal counselor, capoeirista, beach tennis player and art enthousiast.

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José Mendes

Treasurer

José Mendes is the Treasurer of our team. In this role, he is responsible for managing the financial activities and resources of the team.

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Sarah Numan

Secretary

Sarah Numan is responsible for managing administrative tasks and providing support to the team. She knows all the ins and outs of foundations in general in Curacao.

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Glenda Varlack

Board Member

In her capacity as a Board Member, Glenda Varlack provides valuable insights and expertise to drive the team's growth and success. She is a fervent Toastmaster for many years and works at the Bureau of Statistics, the pulse on the numbers of the country Curaçao.

✝ Pacheco Domacassé

Culture expert

Giovanni Alders

Architect

Dimitri Cloose

Director N.A.A.M

Jennifer Smit

Art Historian

Anko van der Woude

Architect

Josee Thissen-Rojer

Writer and Art historian

Lusette Verboom-Fairbairn

Art gallery owner

Bert Kienjet

Graphic artist in the Netherlands

Yubi Kirindongo

Visual artist

Hortence Brouwn

Sculptor artist

01

Curadoet

Curadoet is an initiative where volunteers can help a foundation out with practical help. SKOR Kòrsou needs a hand fixing the office where the board meets and also SKOR Kòrsou needs volunteers to help making a temporary park ready in Nieuw Nederland

02

Iconic Seru Papaya Stairs

Another ‘Colorful Steps’ for Seru Papaya is realised by the artists Avantia Damberg and Alena Davidovich in 2023.

03

Book of contemporary art in public space and database

SKOR Korsou would like to publish a book with the latest art in public space all over the island. SKOR Korsou would like to place a database of all the art in public space with free acces on this website.

04

Design Week Curacao

Art and Design event of Curacao design Planned for november

05

Poetry Park

More poetry combined with art in public spaces. On murals of a neighborhood (p.e. Suffisant) or in a park space

06

Street furniture: bus shelters

Bus shelters for Banda Abou in cooperation with ABC-Busbedrijf: each artist designs a bus shelter and not only are people waiting in an art work, they are also sitting comfortably in the shade, awaiting the bus.

07

Hidden Heroes II

A second project of mural portraits with the hidden heroes behind our sport heroes. The first Hidden Heroes is in Punda, Hanchi Angel Job

08

Art in Nature

SKOR Kòrsou believes in collaboration and synergy. Other foundations have their expertise that they would love to share and when it comes to environmental organizations our goals merge at having a cleaner and greener island. Working together is to unite forces and together create a beautiful island we can all be proud of. Two projects under this umbrella are currently ongoing

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It's Official!

It's Official!

18/06/2021

On June 18, 2021 the foundation SKOR Kòrsou came into life. Notary Victoria made it official with the board: Josee Thissen-Rojer as president, Nifa Ansano as secretary and Sarah Numan as treasurer. For Avantia Damberg a milestone in her career as an artist, and the step to exciting endeavours in the arts!

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New space to work and for board meetings

New space to work and for board meetings

12/01/2022

Plantation house Brakkeput Ariba becomes the studio of artist Avantia Damberg The Johannes Bosco Foundation and artist Avantia Damberg have joined forces. The plantation house Brakkeput Ariba, owned by the foundation, will in any case serve as a studio space for the artist who is known for wall paintings, stamp designs and the 'Colourful Steps' in Otrobanda, in the coming year. "I live not far from the mansion, stroll around that area frequently and have been in love with it for years," said Damberg. "The estate and manor are actually called 'Nooitgedacht' meaning Never Thought, and that is exactly how I feel: always hoped but never thought that I would be able to make it my studio." According to David Serphos, interim director of the Johannes Bosco Foundation, the country house has been in disuse for years since the Maris Stella SBO moved in 2012. Many students were taught on the estate in hospitality, tourism and grooming. The outbuildings were later demolished, but the main building remained. The Jan Ruimers LTS was previously located on the same site, named after one of the 'Broeders van Brakkeput' (officially: the Crusaders of Sint Jan company) who worked on the education of young people at Brakkeput Ariba since 1937. David Serphos: "We are pleased that we can once again give the plantation house a suitable destination for the coming period. Love for the location and respect for the history of that special place go hand in hand with Avantia."

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Noses pointing in the same direction

Noses pointing in the same direction

09/03/2022

Stichting Uniek Curacao and Stichting Kunst in de Openbare Ruimte Kòrsou are two foundations that will do much projects together as their vision and mission align when it comes to sustaining Curacao's nature. Stichting Uniek Curacao for already 30 years has turned nature spots on the island into the gems they once used to be. They develop parks and parks need art works, this makes the public use the area differently. This is where we enter a long lasting partnership.

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SKOR Kòrsou and CURADOET 20 of MAY 2022

SKOR Kòrsou and CURADOET 20 of MAY 2022

16/03/2022

You can sign up as a volunteer at CURADOET to give a hand helping a foundation. SKOR Kòrsou can also use a hand. If you love gardening and/or are handy with concrete and building pedestals you are at the right address with us. More info in Papiamentu about the event SKOR Kòrsou does with CURADOET: Ta bin un parke temporal pa tur habitante di Nieuw Nederland i Zeewijk. E parke ta enserá un jardin, mesa pa sinta i bini huntu anto skulpturanan di arte. E lo ta na banda di laman. Hende ku ta kore jog, famia ku nan yunan, hende ku nan kacho, tur hende por kai sinta einan un ratu, topa, lesa un buki, hasi yoga, picknick etc. Nos mester di boluntario pa limpia e tereno, hasi un poko landscaping, harma mesa, i traha pedestal pa e skulpturanan. SKOR Kòrsou ta un organisashon pa ku arte pueblo di Kòrsou por disfruta mas di espacio pùbliko.

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Passing of advisor Pacheco Domacassé

Passing of advisor Pacheco Domacassé

31/03/2022

Today Curaçao took leave of a great man of this country: Pacheco Domacassé. His passing came sudden to us on March 22. He was a former director of Kas di Kultura, writer, teacher, actor, author, singer-guitarist and director, loving husband, father and grandpa. Pacheco has written and directed for theatre, film and television. He was also in foundations such as Fundashon Nos Kousa. and he was advisor of SKOR Kòrsou. Founder of SKOR Kòrsou Avantia Damberg had a growing friendship with him since she designed the stamps themed Bandera di Kòrsou 35 years, the Curaçao flag, as he was the head of the committee of making of the Curaçao flag. She also gained much information and help from mr Domacassé for the art project April Murders. He will be dearly missed but we are so grateful for all he attributed to the emancipation of Curaçao.

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CURADOET 2023

CURADOET 2023

16/03/2023

This years CURADOET was another fun event: gardening and prepping the walls of Landhuis Brakkeput Ariba atelier. This building is used by the artist, founder of SKOR Kòrsou but is also a social meeting place for the board. In no time volunteers signed up for this CURADOET event. Avantia Damberg cooked outside with the wood that was collected from the gardening. It was as they say in Dutch 'gezellig' with a family vibe. Parents with kids, friends and even students came to do what they like to do and it ended with a delicious lunch.

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New future partner: Local Happinez

New future partner: Local Happinez

16/03/2023

There are lots of people that are willing to help, and there are lots of Non-profits like SKOR Kòrsou that could use a hand. Local Happinez connects the two by creating an app for the latter one, so those willing to help can find them. They're building a social market place, where locals and fellows from around the world share local happines! The founders of Local Happinez came to Curacao to pay us a visit at Landhuis Brakkeput Ariba atelier. They were truly happy to meet us. We will work together as soon as the app is ready. For more info pleace check out their website.

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project Seru Papaya (Fortuna) Stairs  started!

project Seru Papaya (Fortuna) Stairs started!

16/03/2023

The Seru Papaya stairs project kicked off already 2 weeks ago. Artist Lena Davidovich came from Amsterdam to work on this project together with Avantia Damberg. To involve the teens from Seru Papaya, they could be part of the design of the stairs by means of stencil-art. In the workshop of 4 days they learned how to look for icon imagery of their own neighborhood, how to cut out a stencil and spray it on a wall, a t-shirt, anything. They also learned to make flyers, logo's etc in a the online app Canva. Damberg and Davidovich connected with Ministry of Culture and Education, partnering up. Also with the Ministry of Traffic and Infrastructure and the Ministry of Economic Development. All these ministries have actually already policies to implement. This Seru Papaya project fits right in! The next part is the beautifying of the stairs and the workshop of making Trash Catchers for along the road. Stay tuned for more or follow the social media of SKOR Kòrsou. This project is funded by the VriendenLoterij Fund and Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Caribisch Gebied. credit photo: One of the teens from Seru Papaya

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project Seru Papaya (Fortuna) Stairs  realized

project Seru Papaya (Fortuna) Stairs realized

16/04/2023

Artist Lena Davidovich and Avantia Damberg finalized the stairs in combination of giving workshops to the teenagers of Seru Papaya. The neighbors are very happy and proud of the stairs and regularly keep the artist updated of how they enjoy the stairs. The next part is the workshop of making Trash Catchers for along the road. Stay tuned for more or follow the social media of SKOR Kòrsou.

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Trash Catchers

Trash Catchers

25/04/2024

Trash Catchers is a side project of the Iconic Seru Papaya Stairs. Alena Davidovich and Avantia Damberg will together with young men of Seru Papaya design 2 sculptures that catch litter. The young men will not only learn sculpture design, they will also learn to weld and make the sculpture. There will be 2 sculptures placed near the street on strategic spots where there's lot's of litter. The workshops will take place midst June 2024. Image: example of a so-called Trash Catcher.

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Frist Nation Creolisation

Frist Nation Creolisation

25/04/2024

Nation Creolisation is the name of the second art project that falls under the umbrella of Art in Nature. It's being realsised by artists Avantia Damberg, Albert Kramer (NL) en Giovanni Abath. These projects have the aim to beat pollution in the beautiful nature of Curacao. Thus these projects are in collaboration with our partner Stichting Uniek Curaçao. We are excited about the deepening of our partnership. This project is majorly supported by the Mondriaan Fund.

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News in Februari

News in Februari

05/08/2024

February brings exciting news: The government, Ministry of Economic Development (MEO), and Ministry of Science, Education, Culture, and Sports (OWCS) have recently signed a new national decree to support the creative sector. A special committee has been established for this purpose, and I am honored to represent SKOR Kòrsou on the committee. The upcoming elections will determine the president and vice president. This initiative aims to garner support from the government of Curaçao for the creative industry, specifically the art scene. Thank you for your confidence, Zulaika Mook and Fiona Curie.

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News in April

News in April

05/08/2024

In April, Avantia Damberg completed a sculpture named "Curacaomba" as a tribute to the indigenous people of Curacao and African enslaved people, who are part of her heritage, like the Yoruba people. The process of obtaining permission to install the sculptures at Sint Joris Bay, Pos Salu, is still ongoing and seems endless. She realizes that there are currently no specific permits for art sculptures in public spaces. Yet! In March, during another CuraDOET volunteer event, the project was delayed to April due to a shortage of volunteers. We crafted shutters for the plantation house Brakkeput Ariba, which also serves as the art studio of Avantia Damberg, founder of SKOR Kòrsou. The previous low-budget shutters were created by the same company that had done a poor job repairing the plantation house's roof. Hopefully, these shutters will withstand Curacao's northeast trade wind as the previous ones all got rejected by the 'noordoost passaat'.

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News in June

News in June

05/08/2024

June marked the conclusion of the Seru Papaya Stairs and Trash Catcher project. SKOR Kòrsou re-invited Elena Davidovich from the Netherlands to co-host with me a sculpture design workshop for the Trash Catchers, engaging two young men from Seru Papaya. These youths, at risk of veering into crime, were identified by social worker Shanny Bitorina, who leads the community center in Seru Papaya. The boys participated in brainstorming, sketching, and creating prototypes for the sculpture, considering all technical aspects. The process was challenging for both the boys and us, but our combined efforts eventually paid off. A welding workshop was conducted by Ronald Bertram to teach the basics and complete the Trash Catchers. We then installed the Trash Catchers along the neighborhood's road, aiming to encourage residents to dispose of their trash into the designated Trash Catcher kliko. Selikor (the garbage disposal company) supported the project by donating two kliko's and offering advice. In July, a neighborhood clean-up event is scheduled, more of that in the next post.

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The Trash Catchers premiered in Seru Papaya

The Trash Catchers premiered in Seru Papaya

05/08/2024

In the month of July we had the 2 Trash Catchers placed combined with a clean-up by the neighbours themselves. They are used to litter their neighborhood and they are used that people outside of Seru Papaya come and clean-up their trash. This is why there is always trash again. Very slowly we try, together with Uniek Curaçao, to encourage the neighbors to keep their own neighborhood clean and stop littering. It starts with fostering a relationship. Artist Avantia Damberg is in contact with one of the neighbors who really cares for the area and regurlarly cleans it herself. She connected her with the director of Uniek Curaçao. The neighbor connected Avantia with another organisation of Seru Papaya and now that organisation wants to work together with Uniek Curacao to do another clean-up end of September. This is all good because actually everyone wants a better and cleaner Seru Papaya. We also placed signs in the trend of 'Stop Littering Here. Love your neighborhood' and placed 2 in the road up to Seru Papaya, where the Trash Catchers are, as the new created leisure square, by Uniek Curaçao. We are very happy with the support of Selikor N.V. who sponsored 2 container bins. Avantia will also add lights to the Seru Papaya Stairs to make the stairs more attractive to be used by the neighbors. Now that Uniek Curaçao has cleaned area around the stairs, we hope they will use the stairs more often.

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