Noah Kurtjens ()

As curator and manager of Shelter Amsterdam, Noah Kurtjens has helped shape the club’s identity as a space where music, art, and technology merge into a single experience. Shelter is known for its underground yet inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to giving visual artists a platform alongside DJs and producers. Through projects such as Visual Artist of the Month, Shelter showcases emerging talent on its LED installations turning each club night into a living gallery. This recent initiative connects the visual arts and nightlife scenes, offering artists visibility while deepening the sensory experience for visitors. At ADE, Noah will share insights on how clubs can integrate art to create meaning beyond music, how to collaborate with artists in a financially sustainable way, and how curating visuals and light can transform a venue’s identity. His perspective bridges artistic vision and operational reality, showing how creative experimentation can thrive even within the constraints of the current cultural climate.