The John Adams Institute
Welcoming the best and brightest of American thinking
Upcoming events
American Sonnets for my Past and Future Assassin
Poetics and Politics with Award-Winning Poet Terrance Hayes
Tiya Miles: All That She Carried
The remarkable history of Ashley’s Sack
The New Anthology
The New Anthology is a community-led, multi-year project that gives new voice to aspects of our shared Dutch-American history by connecting stories and perspectives that have often been overlooked or purposefully ignored. Visit the online collection to find out more!
Get acquainted with the John Adams by watching recordings of our lectures or listening to our podcast ‘Bright Minds’.
About The John Adams Institute
The John Adams Institute provides an independent podium for American culture in the Netherlands. For three decades, we have brought the best and the brightest of American thinking from the fields of literature, politics, history, and technology.
What else is going on?
American culture in the Netherlands
Jeff Cowen's 'Provence Works' at Huis Marseille
Following the success of his debut exhibition at Huis Marseille in 2017, Jeff Cowen’s (b. 1966 in New York) second exhibition opens at the museum in June. The exhibition features works that Cowen has created over the past few years inspired by the Provence region in the South of France. Fascinated by the brilliant light and overwhelming nature, he captures his reflections with his poetic approach in this new body of work. On view until October, 13th.
The John Adams is hiring!
The John Adams Institute is growing. We are looking for an Outreach & Production Assistant to join our team part-time from 1 September. It’s a multifaceted position with room to grow and put your own spin on our exciting range of programs and activities. Our ideal candidate is a motivated go-getter as well as a thoughtful team player, and a master of community and time management. Does this sound like you? Click here for more info and to find out how to apply (deadline June 1st).