Organization

In 2014, the municipality of Arnhem took the initiative for an innovative public commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem. This resulted in the Bridge to Liberation Experience, a multimedia event at the John Frost Bridge. A new tone of commemoration was set: with an enormous reach and great recognition among broad layers of society. The success of the events led to the establishment of the Bridge to Liberation foundation, which has been responsible for the Experience since 2015. In addition to a daily executive team, the Bridge to Liberation Foundation has a versatile and professional unpaid board. Board members with different capabilities jointly determine policy and contribute to the quality of the foundation's products. The directors have all waived expense reimbursements. The team works entirely on contract based on assignment for which agreements are concluded.

team

Marieke van Kessel

Business management and producer

Alvin Williams

Artistic direction and director

Renske de Haan

Content and Communication

Sandra Bulter

Production

Chee Fan Lee

Official advisor

management

Bart van Meer

Chair

Bart Wisse

Treasurer

Esma Kuyurcak

Secretary

Rob Arts

Board member

Robert Wittenberg

Board member

PARTNERS

what we do

The Bridge to Liberation Foundation has set itself the goal of reflecting on the impact of the Battle of Arnhem in a new way, with a broad audience. Learning from this and translating lessons to now and the future increases the relevance of the impact of war and the value of freedom for generations to come.

From 2022-2025 we will further enhance our mission by sharing the historic international relevance of the Battle of Arnhem, as part of Operation Market Garden (1944). We shape the themes together with our client, the municipality of Arnhem, partners from the Airborne Region and (inter)national museums and memorial organizations.

BRIDGE TO
LIBERATION

Every year we organize the free multimedia public program, Bridge to Liberation, where everyone feels welcome, passing on memories is central and where education and participation result.

We approach each target group in our own intriguing ways. We know how to involve everyone with original interactive side projects aimed at conveying the impact of war and the value of freedom.

EDUCATION AND
PARTICIPATION

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE DO THIS

New generations bring different needs. As we move further and further away from WWII, it is important to give commemoration a different form and purpose in addition to remembering, honoring and offering comfort. Within the new commemoration, stories from the past remain important, now and in the future. These memories show that certain dilemmas are timeless. Bridge to Liberation serves a broad audience within our modern society.

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Organization

team

Marieke van Kessel

Business management and producer

Alvin Williams

Artistic direction and director

Renske de Haan

Content and Communication

Sandra Bulter

Production

Chee Fan Lee

Official advisor

management

Bart van Meer

Chair

Bart Wisse

Treasurer

Esma Kuyurcak

Secretary

Rob Arts

Board member

Robert Wittenberg

Board member

PARTNERS

what we do

BRIDGE TO LIBERATION

EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE DO THIS

do you have a question?

here you can find us

press questions

BRIDGE TO
LIBERATION

EDUCATION AND
PARTICIPATION