Stedelijk Museum Annual Report 2012

Organizational Structure
Mission Statement
The Stedelijk Museum is an international institution in Amsterdam dedicated to
modern and contemporary art and design. The Stedelijk Museum is a home for art,
artists, and a broad range of publics, where artistic production and originality are
actively fostered, presented, collected, protected, and reconsidered.
The Stedelijk values the ingenuity of artists and designers and collaborates with
them in the production and representation of their history. The Stedelijk advocates
the vital role played by artists, art, culture, and cultural institutions in society.
Education is the primary mandate of the Stedelijk Museum. In fulfilling this mission,
the museum reaches out to engage its audiences, and to energetically inspire and
stimulate curiosity, discussion, and self-reflection both within and beyond its walls.
General
The Directors and the Supervisory Board endorse the Cultural Governance Code.
Personnel (as of December 31, 2012)
In 2012, the personnel of the Stedelijk Museum Foundation consisted of an average
of 181 employees, compared to 156 in 2011.
The museum employed 9 assistants through Pantar Amsterdam, a reduction from
15 in 2011.
The museum has built up a team of dedicated volunteers who perform a variety of
public functions.
The museum maintains an active internship policy. A total of 60 interns gained work
experience at the museum in 2012, the same number as in 2011.
Organizational Chart
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