What does it entail?
The YTC is an initiative by Rotterdam based Stichting Motel Mozaïque (organisers of MOMO Festival) that has helped many aspiring art professionals take their first steps into the industry. Many of our Young Talents have successfully launched their careers, with alumni now holding positions at renowned cultural institutions across the country.

We tailor the program to your needs, identifying the most relevant track, developments and goals that align with your ambitions. Regular check-ins, coaching and guidance provide a healthy, educational, and productive experience. You’ll learn from our experienced industry professionals while also having the space to develop and test your own ideas. We consider the YTC as a two-way street, where we learn as much from you as you do from us! Beyond day-to-day work, we organise a series of masterclasses and coaching sessions for the talents, given by industry professionals from our network. These sessions are tailored to the interests of you and your fellow talents.

What do we offer?
• A paid learning role with real responsibility – you’ll receive pay for meaningful work, with a monthly gross reimbursement of €900,- for which you are expected to be in the office approximately two days a week.
• Tailored guidance with focus on goals and wellbeing – Each participant gets close mentorship from experienced professionals, as well as masterclasses and coaching to build skills, confidence, and a portfolio for your next career step.
• A space for experimentation and initiative – Participants are encouraged to share ideas, try new approaches, and learn from mistakes, with opportunities to explore different roles and bring societal or cultural topics into the conversation.
• Access to a professional network – The YTC connects participants to a wide network of cultural sector professionals

About the organisations
Below is a description of the available organisations and what being a Young Talent in their organisation will look like.

Motel Mozaïque
Since 2001, Motel Mozaïque (MOMO) has been a platform and facilitator for artists, venues, and events. MOMO is a dynamic mosaic of people, art, culture, and music, united by equality, understanding, and a focus on humanity. We create connections between artists and audiences, open doors to hidden locations, and showcase Rotterdam to national and international guests.

At MOMO, the talents will have the opportunity to work in two combined roles: Programming & Marketing and Business & Production. You’ll receive guidance in both disciplines and work to bridge them together, getting the full experience from two perspectives.

From November until April, you’ll be part of the team, working out of our office in the Schieblock to build a multidisciplinary arts festival from the ground up. We have our team meetings on Tuesdays, but besides that the work hours are generally flexible. Additionally, we ask for your full availability during the festival week (April 12-18, 2027).

Duration: November ‘26 – April ‘27
Possible roles: Programming & Marketing / Business & Production
Total spots available: 2
Language: Dutch & English
Interviews: 6 October 2026

LantarenVenster
LantarenVenster is an arthouse cinema and music venue in Rotterdam, located on the Kop van Zuid. We have six screening rooms, a concert hall, a new stage in our renovated foyer, and a café-restaurant overlooking the Rijnhaven.Every year, we welcome many visitors with a diverse program featuring exceptional arthouse films, festivals, and in-depth events. We also organize more than 120 concerts each year. Our music program mainly focuses on jazz, but also includes pop, blues, soul, and much more.

We believe in the power of art to bring people, ideas, and perspectives together, and we collaborate with artists and a wide range of cultural partners from Rotterdam and beyond. We develop programs focused on talent development and education.

As a Young Talent, you will be part of our marketing team for six months. Depending on your interests, you can for example focus on film, music, online marketing, content marketing or brand strategy.

Duration: November ‘26 – April ‘27
Possible roles: Marketing
Total spots available: 1
Language: Dutch
Interviews: Week of October 5th

Rotterdamse Dakendagen
Rotterdam Rooftop Days is an annual festival dedicated to the immense potential of rooftops for the improvement of life in cities. By utilising rooftops in the city for arts, culture and social events we imagine a world where the second layer to the city is open to all. The programming is diverse, ranging from large scale architectural interventions to performing arts. We use rooftops to rise above the hustle of the city, view the horizon and gain new perspectives on the Rotterdam of tomorrow. What if all cities made their rooftops accessible and used them for housing, biodiversity, arts and culture, climate adaptation and social cohesion? We like to think that we not only talk the talk about the possibilities of rooftops, but we also walk the walk by actually transforming rooftops and making them accessible in creative and artistic ways.

Working at Rotterdam Rooftop Days requires both a creative and a practical mind and a drive to learn more about the city, not only its architecture but the people as well. We welcome everyone who is interested in combining arts and culture with urbanism and the design of the city. A small fear of heights is no big deal, as long as you can get excited by beautiful views over the city scape.

Duration: January ‘27 – June ‘27
Possible roles: Creative Producer
Total spots available: 1
Language: Dutch / English
Interview: 6 October 2026

Werkplaats Walhalla (part of Theater Walhalla)
Theater Walhalla is a theater with four auditoriums, located in Katendrecht in the south of Rotterdam. Walhalla is a
personal and committed organization: close to visitors, closely connected to creators and many other initiatives, and with a keen interest in the immediate environment. Part of Walhalla is Werkplaats Walhalla: a production house where we focus on musical theatre and talent development. Every year, we create various performances together with new creators, in the role of producer or co-producer.

As a Young Talent, you will spend six months working behind the scenes, gaining hands-on experience in a theatre organization. We are looking for someone who is interested in the field of production and/or business management. We are a small, collaborative team, and our regular team days are on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, depending on the department you’ll be working with.

Duration: November ‘26 – April ‘27
Possible roles: Production and/or Business Management
Total spots available: 1
Language: Dutch
Interviews: Week of October 5th

O. Festival for Opera. Music. Theatre.
O. is a ten-day international festival in Rotterdam, presenting around 60 unique productions and over 150 performances across theatres and unexpected city locations. Its mission is to break open the opera genre, celebrating the emotional and storytelling power of the voice in all its forms. O. explores innovative ways to reach and move audiences, combining musical traditions with other disciplines – curating and (co)producing location-based projects, city-inspired performances, international exchanges, and new modes of public engagement.

O. offers Young Talents a unique opportunity to gain work experience within a mid-sized organisation with both local and international reach. As a Young Talent, you will be actively involved in the production, programming, management or marketing of the festival, working in a professional environment focused on collaboration, innovation, and artistic quality.

Duration: December ‘26 – May ‘27
Possible roles: Production / Marketing / Business
Total spots available: 2
Language: Dutch
Interviews: Week of October 5th