Moving Art, Moving People

Freelance consultancy & strategic advisory

Welcome to Moving Art, Moving People, the platform for artistic, strategic, and connective services. With more than 23 years of experience in the performing arts, I support cultural institutions, funds, platforms, festivals, artists, and art professionals. My expertise lies at the intersection of artistic leadership, programming and curation, strategic vision, audience development, and international collaboration and networking. From a holistic and future-oriented vision, I provide guidance that touches the essence of what performing arts can mean, locally and globally. My vision is rooted in a deep conviction of the societal relevance of art. — Samme Raeymaekers.

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My Vision: Moving Art, Moving People

The name “Moving Art, Moving People” reflects what matters to me: art that moves and is in motion, and people who are touched or set in motion—physically, mentally, or emotionally. My mission is to activate and strengthen that double movement within you.

Moving Art

Represents the artistic force: art that does not stand still but pushes boundaries, evolves, and remains relevant and urgent in today’s world. It is the engine of renewal.

Moving People

Represents the societal impact: art that is not only watched but truly touches, activates, provokes thought, or brings people together. It is the engine of change.

Art that moves, moves people.

A vision where artistic quality, meaningful connections, and sustainable impact converge. Whether guiding a maker, supporting an organization, or curating a program—my work always starts from this double movement.

About Me (Samme Raeymaekers)

Biography

I am Samme Raeymaekers, an internationally recognized artistic leader, curator, and strategist with more than 23 years of experience in the performing arts. I was General and Artistic Director of Dansens Hus in Oslo (NO), the most renowned dance house in the Nordics. Before that I was Artistic Coordinator at Concertgebouw Brugge (BE) and Artistic Director of the December Dance festival. I collaborate worldwide with leading artists, networks, and cultural partners.

Expertise and Approach

My expertise lies at the intersection of artistic leadership, programming, strategic vision, audience development, and international collaboration. With a keen eye for talent and context, I create sustainable bridges between artists, cultural institutions, communities, and cultures.

Values

I strongly advocate inclusion and diversity, aiming to reflect society in organizations, on stage, and in audiences. I acknowledge the vulnerable position of artists and strive to create conditions for optimal development, including fair remuneration and production support.

My Services

As a freelance advisor, consultant and/or curator, I offer tailor-made support—from short interventions to long-term trajectories. I act as a bridge between artists and organizations and guide processes aimed at artistic/organizational vision development, transition, or growth. Below are examples of assignments and roles:

Artistic and Strategic Consulting

Guidance on vision development, strategy, and positioning of cultural projects and organizations.
Development of artistic visions and conceptual frameworks.
Strategic advice for institutions, festivals, and projects on artistic profiling, organizational structure, audience development, or international positioning.
Expert advice for funds, governments, and networks, including reports, foresight studies, or policy recommendations.

Curatorial Consultancy & Program Development

Development and curation of programs, festivals, season lines, platforms, or thematic strands.
Development of hybrid formats (dance, live music, interdisciplinary projects, performance).
Advisory on inclusive and diverse programming and collaboration with guest curators or partners.

Coaching, Mentoring & Training

Individual coaching for artists and cultural leaders on artistic vision, positioning, and international strategy.
Coaching & mentoring of new or young directors of performing-arts institutions on leadership, vision, communication, content, and context.
Support with applications, residencies, network expansion, and professionalization.
Artistic advice during creation processes as outside eye, dramaturg, or mentor.
Development and facilitation of trainings, masterclasses, workshops, audience programs, and conference participation.

Talent Development & Selection Processes

Identifying emerging artists and productions worldwide.
Connecting artists, curators, and programmers.
Guiding selection and jury processes.
Advising institutions in the search for new artistic leadership (profiling, international scouting, guiding the selection process).

Networking & International Collaboration

Leading and managing complex cross-border projects: co-productions, festivals, or tours.
Developing cooperation strategies and sustainable partnerships.
Building bridges between artists, cultural institutions, embassies, and funds.
Facilitating network development and policy exchange.

Creative Concepts & Events

Creation of unique artistic concepts or interventions tailored to events, public space, or non-traditional settings.
Curation of performances with high artistic and societal impact.

My Approach: Flexible, Committed, and Tailor-Made

Choosing a freelance structure is deliberate. This flexible yet influential role allows me to deploy extensive experience and an international network for diverse projects and institutions, without being tied to the daily management of one organization. I work to your context—from short interventions to long-term trajectories—with maximum focus, commitment, and flexibility.

Contact

Would you like to start a strategic trajectory, develop an artistic vision, curate a program, or launch an international project? Contact me for a non-binding conversation.