NEST Aquarel Atelier Amsterdam

After months of planning, conversations, and preparation, we are finally ready to share something very special.

Amsterdam in Summer Light is an international juried watercolour and sketch exhibition inspired by the unique atmosphere of Amsterdam in summer.

We invite artists working in watercolour and ink to share their personal vision of the city through light, architecture, urban life, and everyday moments.

Selected works will be exhibited at NEST Aquarel Atelier Amsterdam, published in a printed catalogue, and presented to an international jury of artists and educators.

Submissions open on 5 June 2026.

We look forward to seeing Amsterdam through your eyes.

Full information about the exhibition, jury, awards, and application process can be found via the link in our bio.

After months of planning, conversations, and preparation, we are finally ready to share something very special.

Amsterdam in Summer Light is an international juried watercolour and sketch exhibition inspired by the unique atmosphere of Amsterdam in summer.

We invite artists working in watercolour and ink to share their personal vision of the city through light, architecture, urban life, and everyday moments.

Selected works will be exhibited at NEST Aquarel Atelier Amsterdam, published in a printed catalogue, and presented to an international jury of artists and educators.

Submissions open on 5 June 2026.

We look forward to seeing Amsterdam through your eyes.

More information and application details are available on our website.

Architectural sketching course with

We’re very excited to introduce our new series of 1-day workshops at NEST Aquarel Atelier this summer ☀️

From atmospheric watercolor cityscapes and luminous lemon branches to expressive floral oil paintings, each workshop is designed as an inspiring creative escape where you can explore new techniques, develop your artistic skills, and spend a day fully immersed in painting.

We can’t wait to paint together with you this summer at NEST 💛

More information and registration via the link in bio.

Behind every course, workshop and exhibition, there are people who bring their energy, ideas and love for art into this space.
Today we finally gathered all together to talk, plan and dream a little about what comes next for NEST.




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Welcome to our summer courses!
You can register on the website by link in bio.
If you have any questions feel free to send DM, we will be happy to help you.