Thursday, January 22, 2026

7:00 – 9:00 PM

Beginning a Broodfonds, Part 2

In 2024 we opened Pension Planning, an exhibition by Jay Tan. Within the social landscape of ageing populations and countries that ‘get old before they get rich’—where government bonds and investment funds call into question whether ethical communal welfare funds could or ever did exist—this exhibition metaphorically postured towards the task of saving for retirement, a mountain often impossible to climb. Unfolding through the public program, the conversation also evolved to include other forms of financial protection, particularly focusing on solidarity-based social alternatives such as the broodfonds—a Dutch collective welfare model that effectively allows independent entrepreneurs to provide each other with temporary sick leave from work.

In following up on this in practical terms, we’re hosting a second session for anyone interested in joining a soon-to-be-established broodfonds, at home at A Tale of A Tub but with complete agency held by its members. Organised with the support of artist Jake Caleb, during this event a representative from the Dutch organisation BroodfondsMakers will follow up on the first meeting held in November 2025 by supporting the group towards formally establishing the broodfonds.

If you’re planning on joining and haven’t come to a previous meeting, please register for the event by emailing nick@a-tub.org.