The Mesdag Collection frequently lends works from its collection to exhibitions in The Netherlands and abroad. Lending plays an important role in the museums ambition to promote the understanding, knowledge and appreciation of Hendrik Willem and Sientje Mesdag-van Houten and their collection to as wide an audience as possible.
PROCESSING TIME
The Mesdag Collection carefully considers each loan request in order to confirm that all requirements are met. Please submit your request at least nine months before the exhibition opening date. This time is required to consider, review, arrange and plan the availability of the requested artwork(s).
Loan requests submitted less than nine months in advance will not be processed.
REQUIREMENTS
Please include the following information as part of your loan request:
- Synopsis of the exhibition
- Exhibition dates and the location(s)
- Requested work(s)
- Contact information and person
Once your loan request has been received, you’ll receive a confirmation of your application. The request will be reviewed by the Curatorial Department and Collection Management Department.
If the requested works are available and in good condition, you will receive a copy of the Terms & Conditions for a loan. Finally, the following information will need to be submitted and reviewed to complete the assessment:
- Facilities Report (AAM format)
- Climate Readings
The average loan request assessment will require five to nine months to complete. If the loan is not available or if the applicant cannot meet the requirements, the request may be declined. In this case you will be informed as soon as possible.
SUMBITTING A LOAN REQUEST
Preferably, submit your loan request by means of e-mail and digital documents. Please address the request to our Registrar’s Office registrarsoffice@vangoghmuseum.nl.
Postal address:
The Mesdag Collection
Registrar’s Office
Postbus 75366
1070 AJ Amsterdam
The Netherlands
QUESTIONS
All submitted information will be handled confidentially. If you have any questions regarding the loan request application, please contact our Registrar’s Office at registrarsoffice@vangoghmuseum.nl.