GRAND HOTEL OKKE THE SPIDER
Okke the Spider is the cheerful children's mascot of the Schoenenkwartier in Waalwijk. This curious blue spider travels around the world, collecting the most beautiful and special shoes. This summer Okke is staying at the Grand Hotel.
National Atelier Weekend May 24/25
The Shoe Quarter opens the doors of the Shoe Lab on May 24 and 25 during National Atelier Weekend. Visitors will have a unique opportunity to take a peek into the creative heart of the museum. Discover where innovation, craftsmanship and future-oriented design come together.
SHOE QUARTER ON TV
Het Schoenenkwartier was featured on the SBS6 program Nederland in Beeld in an episode about region South. Repeat: Saturday 11:30 a.m. on SBS6.
Artist in residence: Brandon Chow
Brandon Chow exposes the soul of sneaker culture with his film What I Talk About When I Talk About Sneakers. Stories from collectors, designers and writers show sneakers as status symbols, cultural icons and craftsmanship.
