De Appel arts centre is an international institution for contemporary art, fulfilling a key role in the arts in Amsterdam and The Netherlands. De Appel arts centre is also an eye-catcher at the international level and serves as a standard for determining relevant trends in contemporary art. De Appel arts centre shows contemporary art in all its forms. 

In its public programme—consisting of exhibitions, performances, lectures and discussions—de Appel arts centre allows broad, interested audiences to become acquainted with the latest developments in contemporary art. De Appel arts centre also organizes and hosts professional development programmes: the Curatorial Programme and the Gallerist Programme, providing young curators, mediators and gallery owners with opportunities to develop their expertise, refine their curatorial thinking and gain experience.