About

Mission & Vision

Our mission is to create artistic and educational initiatives that build bridges between cultures. Through music, visual arts, and cross-disciplinary projects, we empower people of all ages to discover their creative potential and engage with the world around them.

We envision a society where art is accessible to everyone — a society enriched by diversity, dialogue, and imagination. Picea Oriëntalis strives to be a catalyst for cultural exchange, offering space for experimentation, collaboration, and meaningful storytelling.

Who we are

Board

Bart Vandesompele – Chairperson
Luc Baeckeland – Board member
Martine Huvenne – Board member
Ann Vancoillie – Board member
Shalan Alhamwy – Board member

General Assembly

Anna Ciborowska
Mohamed Ikoubaân
Geert Riem

Legal Information

• Official Name: Picea Oriëntalis vzw
• Abbreviation: PO
• Type: Non‑profit association (“vereniging zonder winstoogmerk”) under Belgian law
• Company registration number (KBO): 0743.530.734
• Registered Office: Sint-Annaplein 3, 9000 Gent, Belgium
• Legal Seat: Flemish Region