Ruigoord can produce another ten years

amsterdam - Artists Village Ruigoord Amsterdam stays at least until 2027 where it is. With the Port of Amsterdam is the lease extended for ten years, made both parties Wednesday.

The new contract also stipulates that the 'villagers' are responsible for the maintenance of fields, workshops and church. ' But in practice this was done, '' said a spokesman for Ruigoord.

The so-called cultural haven, where events, has about 45 studios with ninety artists. They will also use their creativity to help make the port more durable and more beautiful.

Ruigoord located in the port of Amsterdam. It was squatted by artists in the seventies of the last century. The Port Authority wanted to land a long time to expand the port. Since the beginning of this century, both parties work together.