Amsterdam in Summer Light Exhibition Opening Programme
9 October 2026
Please register yourself and any guests joining you using the link below, so we know how many people to expect.
12:00 — Doors Open & Welcome Drink
Meet the artists, explore the exhibition and enjoy a welcome drink.
13:00–14:30 — Live Sketch Battle
Eight artists will create a sketch simultaneously in front of the audience. Visitors will vote for their favourite work and choose the winner.
14:30–15:00 — Live Sketch Demo by Wilfried Pataus (Netherlands)
15:00–15:15 — Changeover & Short Break
15:15–15:45 — Live Watercolour Sketch Demo by Cüneyt Şenyavaş (Turkey)
15:45–16:00 — Short Break & Voting
16:00 — Awards Ceremony
Announcement of the Sketch Battle winner, the Audience Choice Award for the exhibition, and presentation of certificates and prizes.
Prizes & Sponsors
The winners will receive prizes provided by our partners and sponsors, including professional art materials from Van der Linde and a handmade watercolour sketchbook by Yulavra, made with 100% cotton paper.
We are very grateful to our partners for supporting the artists and making this event possible
Exhibition Catalogue
A special Amsterdam in Summer Light exhibition catalogue, featuring the artworks presented in the exhibition, will be available for purchase during the opening.
It will be a beautiful keepsake from the exhibition and a collection of works dedicated to Amsterdam as seen through the eyes of artists from different countries.