Rewriting the rules for emerging artists.

Semester9 is a contemporary art initiative created with artists and curators,for artists and curators.

Semester9 is a contemporary art initiative created with artists and curators, for artists and curators. We're what happens when you cross an artist-driven community with exhibition opportunities, sprinkle on some anarchic energy, and focus relentlessly onone thing: getting great artists where they belong - in front of audiences that matter.

No elitism

We build bridges between emerging and established artists

No starving artist myth

We treat commercial success as part of artistic growth

No small thinking

We operate across Amsterdam and Northern Europe

No vanity projects

We create exhibitions that actually help careers

Forget Labels

We're not your typical art organisation. We're equal parts a launchpad for talent, exhibition makers, commercial disruptors and advisors.We blend these roles into something entirely new: a platform that gives emerging artists the tools, exposure, and tough love they need to thrive on their own terms.

Semester9 makes a small yet much needed difference in an art world where galleries play it safe, institutions move slow and the art market chases commercial fads.

Why the name

It's that make-or-break moment after art schoolends but before the art world notices you. We turn that uncertain 9th Semester into a breakthrough moment for emerging artists.

How we do it differently

We create exhibitions that actually help careers (no vanity projects)

We build bridges between emerging and established artists (no elitism)

Operate across Amsterdam and Northern Europe (no small thinking)

Treat commercial success as part of artistic growth (no starving artist myths)

OUR EXHIBITION PROGRAM.

Semester9 maintains a vibrant schedule of site-specific exhibitions.

Our curatorial focus on exhibitions, revolves around new approaches of showing the highest mastery of the artisans we support. On these occasions, objects from cultures all over the world are brought together for a novel authentic experience during a limited time. Our exhibition program is dedicated to strengthening the profile of our sought-after artists, promoting their work at state of the art locations and including them in public and private collections.

Semester9 makes a small yet much needed difference in an art world where galleries play it safe, institutions move slow and the art market chases commercial fads.

Semester9 has been published in:

sculpture magazine, METAL magazine, het parool, MisterMotley, Xibt magazine, Glamcult magazine, Saliva.live, Ofluxo,Artviewer & more

From vision to platform.

Frustrated by watching talented artists and curators struggle after art school, Pim Lamme founded Semester9 to create tangible opportunities.

This Amsterdam-based gallerist and art dealer bridges the gap between education and the art market through bold action. His work extends beyond Semester9 to Projectspace 38.40 where he brings contemporary art into dialogue with other creative disciplines.

Lamme actively shapes the Dutch art scene by curating exhibitions that connect emerging European artists and beyond. His projects address pressing social issues including digital culture, migration, polarisation and ritual in our current world. By creating various platforms for talent, he ensures that art does not only reflect the present but also actively shapes our culture.

The team

Eva Burema
Graphic Designer
Ernest Bessems
Artist & Production Manager
Doron Beuns
Artist & Communications specialist
Bram Passchier
Brand Strategist

’Art does not only reflect the present but also actively shapes our culture’’

Pim Lamme

Art advisory

Our art advisors work closely with a trusted network of emerging and established artists to source one-of-a-kind works tailored to your needs. Whether you're building a collection, making an investment, or searching for the perfect piece to enhance your space, we guide you every step of the way. For both private clients and companies, we ensure every artwork aligns with your taste, vision, and the atmosphere you want to create.

LET’S CREATE THE FUTURE TOGETHER

At Semester9 we don’t just curate exhibitions; we craft tailored immersive experiences that resonate. Whether you’re a brand, institution or creative partner, we design bold artist-driven programs that spark dialogue, engage communities and elevate cultural impact. Let us be your future partner in shaping unforgettable experiences that go beyond the expected.

Our Partners

Loods6

A home for contemporary art by the water.
Loods6 is a historic warehouse space located on the KNSM island in Amsterdam - once a port for ocean liners, now home to a vibrant community of creatives. With its raw character and generous light, Loods6 offers an ideal setting for experimental exhibitions.Semester9 collaborates with Loods6 to present large-scale shows that bring together emerging and established voices in unexpected ways. The building’s layered history reflects our own interest in crossing boundaries - between past and present, context and experimentation.

Amsterdam Art Week

Where the city becomes a stage for contemporary art
Amsterdam Art Week is an annual event that transforms the city into a dynamic network of galleries, institutions, project spaces and collectors - highlighting the best of contemporary art in the Netherlands and beyond.For Semester9, participating in Amsterdam Art Week means stepping into a broader conversation: one that celebrates new voices, taking some risk, and public engagement.

Projectspace 38/40

Small space, big ideas
Projectspace 38/40 is an independent exhibition space co-founded by Semester9 in the heart of Amsterdam-Noord. Located in a compact storefront, it offers an intimate setting for artists to experiment, show new work, and test out ideas.With its direct connection to the street and informal atmosphere, 38/40 serves as a counterpoint to the white cube - this concerns a space where the process of exhibition making is part of the presentation.