This Fellowship marks a new chapter in a personal and professional journey rooted in care, justice, and transformation. Over years of working within Dutch art institutions and as a freelance cultural practitioner, I have developed a practice that navigates both systems and spirit—combining organizational insight with ancestral and intuitive knowledge. I now stand at a generative intersection of lived experience, cultural memory, and artistic research, ready to reimagine what artistic education, development, and governance can be.

Following the awarding of this Fellowship, I have taken on the role of Manager of Theatre Education at the Toneelacademie Maastricht. This position places me at the heart of artistic development within an institutional setting, offering a unique opportunity to facilitate a paradigm shift from within. The work I will undertake in Maastricht, alongside this Fellowship, strengthens and expands the foundation for a future-oriented vision: the creation of a hybrid center for performing arts, learning, and development—rooted in spirituality, community, and artistic process.

Because this Fellowship is supported by DAS Creative Producing and DAS Theatre, we are exploring ways to connect and overlap with their student communities and practices, especially around shared questions and challenges that align with my research. By fostering these connections, we aim to build the conditions for a broader communal learning ecology—one that honors intuition, interdependence, and the deep value of being in-process together.

This research introduces intuitive, process-based approaches to artistic development. Students benefit through shared gatherings, cross-disciplinary exchange, and mentorship grounded in lived experience. Teachers are invited into dialogue around inclusive, relational, and spiritually grounded approaches to teaching, leadership, and curation. Together, we create a space for reflection, transformation, and new ways of being in the arts

Milone Reigman  Paramaribo (1979)  is an artistic director, creator of concepts and programs, and a passionate advocate for talent development in the arts. With a diverse background as a performer, maker, and director, Milone has worked extensively in the creative sector, merging artistic vision with practical execution. Her expertise spans across theater, education, and cultural initiatives, and she has mentored over 60 artists through residency programs and collaborative projects. Milone’s work is deeply rooted in diversity, inclusion, and fostering multi-voiced artistic expression. 

Her artistic style is characterized by a commitment to human-centered, inclusive processes that embrace the complexities of identity, culture, and community. She prioritizes creating spaces where multiple perspectives can be heard and valued, ensuring that innovation and experimentation thrive within a supportive environment. Milone’s work often challenges conventional boundaries, merging disciplines and fostering dialogue between artists, audiences, and the broader social context. Starting this fall, she will take on the role of Manager of Theatre Education at the Toneelacademie Maastricht, where she aims to facilitate transformative artistic development within an institutional setting. Alongside her ongoing freelance projects, Milone remains dedicated to shaping a sustainable, inclusive future for the arts.