Culture isn’t a luxury.
It’s what connects us, inspires us, and shapes our future.
We need to invest in it — not tear it down.

Mission
Right now, The Netherlands is at risk of
losing its unique arts and cultural landscape
due to €1 billion in funding cuts to education, research, and culture.

These cuts threaten artists and students, destroying creative opportunities. Faced
with a future when AI will be used as an excuse to fully defund culture, we must take action to protect creativity as irreplaceable and vital.

€75 million cut from the Ministry Education, Culture, and Science
in 2025, €361 million in 2029

Dutch Government fully pursuing the historically largest cuts in higher education and science.

Extreme cuts in the cultural sector are also part of our culture”, Geert Wilders

By signing this petition, you’re sending a clear message to the government: creativity and culture matter.
Creativity cannot be generated..

..but needs to be supported

We will set up a digital wall of creative signatures to show the power of human creativity.
If you want to be part of it, follow the steps below and draw your own creative signature!

📌 Download this grid on your computer or phone
⬆️ Upload in on the sketch tool below, by clicking “OPEN”.
✍️ Draw your personal signature and save it on your computer or phone.🎨
💌 Send it to us! 📤 thisemailisgeneratedbyai@gmail.com

With a title that challenges creativity itself, "This Event Was AI Generated" explores
the tension between human artistry and machine-generated outputs.

The event will show the value of human connection in art through live performances
by spoken-word artist Razeen and musician Lilo Milova. The artists will perform against
AI-generated pieces created using their original works, inviting audiences to reflect
on the uniqueness of human creativity and the implications of AI in the arts.

Join us at Cinetol to witness Razeen’s and Lilo Milova’s art alongside the uncanny creations
of AI. Bring your curiosity, enjoy the show, and be part of this one-of-a-kind experience.
See you on January 24th!

@Cinetol, Amsterdam
January 24th 2024, 5PM–8PM