Art and culture

Art in public spaces

In each village of the municipality, you can view one or more artworks. An overview of the artworks can be found on the Keunstwurk website.

Special spots in Tytsjerksteradiel

A cutting is a place to rest while walking or cycling, but also a place for encounters between people and between people and landscape. In the municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel 2 cuttings have been realized: 'Full bench traveler' near Eastermar and 'Soft concrete benches' in the Overtuin at Vijversburg in Tytsjerk. The meeting spots tell the story of the location in a playful, surprising and sometimes moving way and show how art can enrich public space. More information can be found in the brochure (pdf).

Wâldsjonger

Marcel Smit (1977), a singer and songwriter living in Burgum, has been named ‘Wâldsjonger’ (regional singer-songwriter) of Achtkarspelen and Tytsjerksteradiel for the next two years. Marcel was involved in music at a young age and released his first full (Wâld) Frisian-language album in 2011. In the meantime, he has three albums to his name and, as a songwriter, has written a variety of songs for other artists. In addition to his solo performances, Marcel also performs on stage with others. For the Frisicana theatre program, for example, he is currently touring the province with Gurbe Douwstra and Piter Wilkens. Meanwhile, the songs of this Wâldpyk ambassador are also indispensable from the annual Frisian Top 100. Marcel considers it a great honor to be a Wâldsjonger and, as a true Wâldpyk, wants to promote the Wâlden even more with his songs in the coming two years.

Poems and songs

To stimulate cultural and literary life, we have appointed a village poet. The village poet (Wâlddichter or Wâldsjonger) writes about four Frisian poems or song lyrics a year. He or she performs the poems or songs at special occasions or events. All poems/songs are published in De Feanster and Actief and can be read on our website. The village poet is appointed for two years.