Stichting Otterdam
@otterdam.bsky.social
Stichting Otterdam (otterdam.org) is a Dutch nonprofit that (1) runs Otterdance; and (2) helps non-furry institutions explore anthropomorphic arts through outreach, co-productions, and practical support.
We hosted the first Furry Studies conference last year at the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival. The second was in Tacoma, Washington. Enjoy!
The video recordings of #FurryStudies2025 are now live!
Based on feedback from last year, for 2025 we have separated the conference into separate videos for each segment of the proceedings for ease of watching, but the whole playlist can be found here ~ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Enjoy! 🦉
Based on feedback from last year, for 2025 we have separated the conference into separate videos for each segment of the proceedings for ease of watching, but the whole playlist can be found here ~ www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Enjoy! 🦉
Furry Studies 2025 - Complete Conference Recording - YouTube
Furry in the World; The World in FurryPacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA / Online31st October 2025
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We hosted the first Furry Studies conference last year at the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival. The second was in Tacoma, Washington. Enjoy!
Reposted by Stichting Otterdam
On September 12 and 13 the new edition of Cross Comix Festival will be held in De Doelen in Rotterdam. We are looking for people to help us out!
📅 12 + 13 September
📍De Doelen, Rotterdam
✏️ Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vd3tB1qXm8IEnTcUll_CxR4We5PQpECsXOZjcR4KVzQ/preview
📅 12 + 13 September
📍De Doelen, Rotterdam
✏️ Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vd3tB1qXm8IEnTcUll_CxR4We5PQpECsXOZjcR4KVzQ/preview
August 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On September 12 and 13 the new edition of Cross Comix Festival will be held in De Doelen in Rotterdam. We are looking for people to help us out!
📅 12 + 13 September
📍De Doelen, Rotterdam
✏️ Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vd3tB1qXm8IEnTcUll_CxR4We5PQpECsXOZjcR4KVzQ/preview
📅 12 + 13 September
📍De Doelen, Rotterdam
✏️ Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vd3tB1qXm8IEnTcUll_CxR4We5PQpECsXOZjcR4KVzQ/preview
In Pittsburgh around Anthrocon? Check out this groundbreaking gallery show! It's very much in line with Stichting Otterdam's goals to make furry art and culture more accessible.
www.room-party.com
Organised in part by Auryn, a furry filmmaker (www.rukusmovie.com) who was involved in OFAF.
www.room-party.com
Organised in part by Auryn, a furry filmmaker (www.rukusmovie.com) who was involved in OFAF.
ROOM PARTY
Furry art at the beginning of the world. A group exhibition of furries in contemporary and experimental art.
www.room-party.com
May 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
In Pittsburgh around Anthrocon? Check out this groundbreaking gallery show! It's very much in line with Stichting Otterdam's goals to make furry art and culture more accessible.
www.room-party.com
Organised in part by Auryn, a furry filmmaker (www.rukusmovie.com) who was involved in OFAF.
www.room-party.com
Organised in part by Auryn, a furry filmmaker (www.rukusmovie.com) who was involved in OFAF.
We're pleased to release Stichting Otterdam's 2024 Financial Report, linked from otterdam.org.
We produced the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival and Otterdance 5, and finished the year in good shape with over €7.500 in the bank.
Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
We produced the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival and Otterdance 5, and finished the year in good shape with over €7.500 in the bank.
Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
February 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We're pleased to release Stichting Otterdam's 2024 Financial Report, linked from otterdam.org.
We produced the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival and Otterdance 5, and finished the year in good shape with over €7.500 in the bank.
Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
We produced the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival and Otterdance 5, and finished the year in good shape with over €7.500 in the bank.
Thanks to everyone who helped make it possible!
Reposted by Stichting Otterdam
Had a lot of fun at @otterdam.bsky.social's Otterdance yesterday! The vibes were good and the crowd was furry!
Thanks for the organisation and Volundiertjes for making this possible!
Werewolf: @yutalemur.bsky.social
Collie: @HakiFang
Thanks for the organisation and Volundiertjes for making this possible!
Werewolf: @yutalemur.bsky.social
Collie: @HakiFang
December 15, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Had a lot of fun at @otterdam.bsky.social's Otterdance yesterday! The vibes were good and the crowd was furry!
Thanks for the organisation and Volundiertjes for making this possible!
Werewolf: @yutalemur.bsky.social
Collie: @HakiFang
Thanks for the organisation and Volundiertjes for making this possible!
Werewolf: @yutalemur.bsky.social
Collie: @HakiFang
Thanks to everyone who came out to Otterdance 5 tonight! For me, it felt truly special. Many thanks to the DJs; volundiertjes; @Trixinity for taking the lead; and @techwolf12 for keeping the org running smoothly. Sleep well!
December 15, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Thanks to everyone who came out to Otterdance 5 tonight! For me, it felt truly special. Many thanks to the DJs; volundiertjes; @Trixinity for taking the lead; and @techwolf12 for keeping the org running smoothly. Sleep well!
Auditorium talks from the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival are now available!
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
List of talks: otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
Stichting Otterdam YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@stichtingot...
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
List of talks: otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
Stichting Otterdam YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@stichtingot...
OFAF 2024 Talks - YouTube
Sessions presented at Nieuwe Instituut on Saturday, 19 October 2024.
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Auditorium talks from the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival are now available!
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
List of talks: otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
Stichting Otterdam YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@stichtingot...
Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
List of talks: otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
Stichting Otterdam YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@stichtingot...
Thanks to Gallen for posting video clips from the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival! www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1nD...
Have you posted about OFAF? Let us know in @OtterdanceChat on Telegram. Or upload them here (please make a folder with your name):
drive.google.com/drive/folder....
Have you posted about OFAF? Let us know in @OtterdanceChat on Telegram. Or upload them here (please make a folder with your name):
drive.google.com/drive/folder....
Otterdam Furry Art Festival 2024: Random Clips
YouTube video by Gallen
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Thanks to Gallen for posting video clips from the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival! www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1nD...
Have you posted about OFAF? Let us know in @OtterdanceChat on Telegram. Or upload them here (please make a folder with your name):
drive.google.com/drive/folder....
Have you posted about OFAF? Let us know in @OtterdanceChat on Telegram. Or upload them here (please make a folder with your name):
drive.google.com/drive/folder....
The 45-minute town hall recording from last night has been posted! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN8L...
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November 15, 2024 at 9:02 PM
The 45-minute town hall recording from last night has been posted! www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN8L...
OTTERDANCE 5: ADVANCE T-SHIRT SALES STOP THIS SUNDAY!
You can reserve a shirt to be picked up at the event on 14 December. But only through Sunday (17 Nov)!
To reserve a shirt, you must buy a ticket. No shirts will be mailed.
otterdance.club/tickets
You can reserve a shirt to be picked up at the event on 14 December. But only through Sunday (17 Nov)!
To reserve a shirt, you must buy a ticket. No shirts will be mailed.
otterdance.club/tickets
November 15, 2024 at 6:02 PM
OTTERDANCE 5: ADVANCE T-SHIRT SALES STOP THIS SUNDAY!
You can reserve a shirt to be picked up at the event on 14 December. But only through Sunday (17 Nov)!
To reserve a shirt, you must buy a ticket. No shirts will be mailed.
otterdance.club/tickets
You can reserve a shirt to be picked up at the event on 14 December. But only through Sunday (17 Nov)!
To reserve a shirt, you must buy a ticket. No shirts will be mailed.
otterdance.club/tickets
Join us at a public Stichting Otterdam meeting:
- 14 Nov, 2000 (CET)
- On YouTube: youtube.com/live/NN8LgtO...
- Agenda: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Want to comment during the YouTube stream? Subscribe to our channel (www.youtube.com/@StichtingOt...) before 0800, 14 November.
- 14 Nov, 2000 (CET)
- On YouTube: youtube.com/live/NN8LgtO...
- Agenda: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Want to comment during the YouTube stream? Subscribe to our channel (www.youtube.com/@StichtingOt...) before 0800, 14 November.
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November 7, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Join us at a public Stichting Otterdam meeting:
- 14 Nov, 2000 (CET)
- On YouTube: youtube.com/live/NN8LgtO...
- Agenda: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Want to comment during the YouTube stream? Subscribe to our channel (www.youtube.com/@StichtingOt...) before 0800, 14 November.
- 14 Nov, 2000 (CET)
- On YouTube: youtube.com/live/NN8LgtO...
- Agenda: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Want to comment during the YouTube stream? Subscribe to our channel (www.youtube.com/@StichtingOt...) before 0800, 14 November.
Were you at OFAF? We’d love to hear what you thought of it! Please respond to forms.gle/k5N831RnixLi....
Post-OFAF 2024 feedback / Stichting Otterdam "Town Hall" meeting
Thanks for attending the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival (https://otterdam.art) on Saturday, 19 October! Your comments will help us develop future programs. Thanks for your feedback!
Bedankt voor uw aan...
forms.gle
November 7, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Were you at OFAF? We’d love to hear what you thought of it! Please respond to forms.gle/k5N831RnixLi....
IT'S ALMOST TIME! Ticket sales for Otterdance 5 will begin at 1900 CET on Wednesday, 6 November. Some tips:
- Tickets will automatically become available at otterdance.club/tickets.
- Alternate page: tickets.otterdam.org/otterdam/ams...
- Place to chat about it: t.me/OtterdanceChat
(1/3...)
- Tickets will automatically become available at otterdance.club/tickets.
- Alternate page: tickets.otterdam.org/otterdam/ams...
- Place to chat about it: t.me/OtterdanceChat
(1/3...)
Otterdance 5
Join Amsterdam's hottest furry dance event - Otterdance 5! A furry dance party at Akhnaton in Amsterdam.
otterdance.club
November 5, 2024 at 8:11 PM
IT'S ALMOST TIME! Ticket sales for Otterdance 5 will begin at 1900 CET on Wednesday, 6 November. Some tips:
- Tickets will automatically become available at otterdance.club/tickets.
- Alternate page: tickets.otterdam.org/otterdam/ams...
- Place to chat about it: t.me/OtterdanceChat
(1/3...)
- Tickets will automatically become available at otterdance.club/tickets.
- Alternate page: tickets.otterdam.org/otterdam/ams...
- Place to chat about it: t.me/OtterdanceChat
(1/3...)
Recovered from the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival (and Reffurence)? So are we! Sort of. And we have statistics:
- Sold out! Had to cut off tix at 400.
- 301 checked in
- 34 tails sewn in the youth space
- 49 t-shirts sold
- 54 wooden souvenir badges
(1/2... continues)
- Sold out! Had to cut off tix at 400.
- 301 checked in
- 34 tails sewn in the youth space
- 49 t-shirts sold
- 54 wooden souvenir badges
(1/2... continues)
October 28, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Recovered from the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival (and Reffurence)? So are we! Sort of. And we have statistics:
- Sold out! Had to cut off tix at 400.
- 301 checked in
- 34 tails sewn in the youth space
- 49 t-shirts sold
- 54 wooden souvenir badges
(1/2... continues)
- Sold out! Had to cut off tix at 400.
- 301 checked in
- 34 tails sewn in the youth space
- 49 t-shirts sold
- 54 wooden souvenir badges
(1/2... continues)
Attendees at the first Furry Studies Conference. Final count: 15 in person, 31 online. (Photo: @GorgoTheHusky)
October 18, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Attendees at the first Furry Studies Conference. Final count: 15 in person, 31 online. (Photo: @GorgoTheHusky)
An update! There's too much to say in 500 characters... read it on Telegram at t.me/Otterdam/86.
In short: Things are going great, thanks to all involved, the fun's beginning!
In short: Things are going great, thanks to all involved, the fun's beginning!
Stichting Otterdam Announcement channel
It's been a while since we've posted an update, but a LOT has been going on behind the scenes.
I've been watching the attendee numbers go up every day with an increasing speed. The most encouraging t...
t.me
October 11, 2024 at 7:15 PM
An update! There's too much to say in 500 characters... read it on Telegram at t.me/Otterdam/86.
In short: Things are going great, thanks to all involved, the fun's beginning!
In short: Things are going great, thanks to all involved, the fun's beginning!
Stats on the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival:
- Free entry tickets: 211
- Furry Studies Conference attendees: 24
- Volundiertjes: 24
- Raised for our charity already: €140
- T-shirts ordered: 38
- Souvenir badges ordered: 54
It's happening! Join us: otterdam.art
- Free entry tickets: 211
- Furry Studies Conference attendees: 24
- Volundiertjes: 24
- Raised for our charity already: €140
- T-shirts ordered: 38
- Souvenir badges ordered: 54
It's happening! Join us: otterdam.art
Otterdam Furry Arts Festival, 18-20 October 2024 – Be the animal you are.
otterdam.art
October 2, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Stats on the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival:
- Free entry tickets: 211
- Furry Studies Conference attendees: 24
- Volundiertjes: 24
- Raised for our charity already: €140
- T-shirts ordered: 38
- Souvenir badges ordered: 54
It's happening! Join us: otterdam.art
- Free entry tickets: 211
- Furry Studies Conference attendees: 24
- Volundiertjes: 24
- Raised for our charity already: €140
- T-shirts ordered: 38
- Souvenir badges ordered: 54
It's happening! Join us: otterdam.art
Want some OFAF flyers for your meetup?
We got 'em! These flyers now appear throughout Rotterdam and Schiedam. And we got extras.
Having a meetup? Know of a spot they should go? DM t.me/JackNewhorse.
(Posters also available: Leftovers will be sold at the event.)
We got 'em! These flyers now appear throughout Rotterdam and Schiedam. And we got extras.
Having a meetup? Know of a spot they should go? DM t.me/JackNewhorse.
(Posters also available: Leftovers will be sold at the event.)
October 1, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Want some OFAF flyers for your meetup?
We got 'em! These flyers now appear throughout Rotterdam and Schiedam. And we got extras.
Having a meetup? Know of a spot they should go? DM t.me/JackNewhorse.
(Posters also available: Leftovers will be sold at the event.)
We got 'em! These flyers now appear throughout Rotterdam and Schiedam. And we got extras.
Having a meetup? Know of a spot they should go? DM t.me/JackNewhorse.
(Posters also available: Leftovers will be sold at the event.)
Volundiertjes needed for OFAF!
40 shifts are filled, but 10 are open. Please help: otterdam.art/volunteer/
Shifts are two hours each. Help mostly needed in the Headless Lounge and VR space.
You get a t-shirt, 2 drink tokens, and a personalised souvenir badge.
Thanks -- see you there!
40 shifts are filled, but 10 are open. Please help: otterdam.art/volunteer/
Shifts are two hours each. Help mostly needed in the Headless Lounge and VR space.
You get a t-shirt, 2 drink tokens, and a personalised souvenir badge.
Thanks -- see you there!
September 30, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Volundiertjes needed for OFAF!
40 shifts are filled, but 10 are open. Please help: otterdam.art/volunteer/
Shifts are two hours each. Help mostly needed in the Headless Lounge and VR space.
You get a t-shirt, 2 drink tokens, and a personalised souvenir badge.
Thanks -- see you there!
40 shifts are filled, but 10 are open. Please help: otterdam.art/volunteer/
Shifts are two hours each. Help mostly needed in the Headless Lounge and VR space.
You get a t-shirt, 2 drink tokens, and a personalised souvenir badge.
Thanks -- see you there!
This four-meter-wide backdrop will be at OFAF! Many thanks to Gorgo (gorgophotos.nl), who'll be on hand to help out and shoot pro-quality images.
(Art by Clyde Kopernik, creator of the graphic novel "A Town Called Collegeville", www.dogpoison.industries)
(Art by Clyde Kopernik, creator of the graphic novel "A Town Called Collegeville", www.dogpoison.industries)
September 29, 2024 at 4:32 PM
This four-meter-wide backdrop will be at OFAF! Many thanks to Gorgo (gorgophotos.nl), who'll be on hand to help out and shoot pro-quality images.
(Art by Clyde Kopernik, creator of the graphic novel "A Town Called Collegeville", www.dogpoison.industries)
(Art by Clyde Kopernik, creator of the graphic novel "A Town Called Collegeville", www.dogpoison.industries)
30-minute talks at OFAF!
🕒 1300-1700, Saturday, 19 October
📍 Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
1300: De otter wijst de weg; Stichting Otterstation Nederland (our charity)
1330-1500: Furry art
1500-1700: Furry culture & charity auction
Full schedule at otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
🕒 1300-1700, Saturday, 19 October
📍 Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
1300: De otter wijst de weg; Stichting Otterstation Nederland (our charity)
1330-1500: Furry art
1500-1700: Furry culture & charity auction
Full schedule at otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
Schedule (Saturday talks) – Otterdam Furry Arts Festival, 18-20 October 2024
otterdam.art
September 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM
30-minute talks at OFAF!
🕒 1300-1700, Saturday, 19 October
📍 Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
1300: De otter wijst de weg; Stichting Otterstation Nederland (our charity)
1330-1500: Furry art
1500-1700: Furry culture & charity auction
Full schedule at otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
🕒 1300-1700, Saturday, 19 October
📍 Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
1300: De otter wijst de weg; Stichting Otterstation Nederland (our charity)
1330-1500: Furry art
1500-1700: Furry culture & charity auction
Full schedule at otterdam.art/schedule-sat...
OFAF starts with a FURSUIT PARADE through Rotterdam! Already 37 fursuiters & 21 helpers have signed up.
🕒 1000-1200
📍 Starts and ends at Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
Headless Lounge opens at 0900. Get free tix in advance at otterdam.art/tickets to prevent a bottleneck.
🕒 1000-1200
📍 Starts and ends at Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
Headless Lounge opens at 0900. Get free tix in advance at otterdam.art/tickets to prevent a bottleneck.
September 26, 2024 at 8:34 PM
OFAF starts with a FURSUIT PARADE through Rotterdam! Already 37 fursuiters & 21 helpers have signed up.
🕒 1000-1200
📍 Starts and ends at Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
Headless Lounge opens at 0900. Get free tix in advance at otterdam.art/tickets to prevent a bottleneck.
🕒 1000-1200
📍 Starts and ends at Nieuwe Instituut
🎫 FREE!
Headless Lounge opens at 0900. Get free tix in advance at otterdam.art/tickets to prevent a bottleneck.
Video of wooden souvenir OFAF badges being laser-cut and -engraved.
September 22, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Video of wooden souvenir OFAF badges being laser-cut and -engraved.
Badge designs for the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival
- Peach-tinted: Attendees
- Blue/yellow: Volundiertjes
- Wooden souvenir: Available for €10 from otterdam.art/tickets
The last is only available until 1 October, so get yours now!
- Peach-tinted: Attendees
- Blue/yellow: Volundiertjes
- Wooden souvenir: Available for €10 from otterdam.art/tickets
The last is only available until 1 October, so get yours now!
September 22, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Badge designs for the Otterdam Furry Arts Festival
- Peach-tinted: Attendees
- Blue/yellow: Volundiertjes
- Wooden souvenir: Available for €10 from otterdam.art/tickets
The last is only available until 1 October, so get yours now!
- Peach-tinted: Attendees
- Blue/yellow: Volundiertjes
- Wooden souvenir: Available for €10 from otterdam.art/tickets
The last is only available until 1 October, so get yours now!
Meet our Dance Battle emcee/organiser!
James Parnell is from the "ballroom" scene, with roots in US Black and Latino "drag balls". He runs events such as PLAYGROUND and teaches "Old Way" vogue style at SKVR.
raeparnell.hotglue.me
skvr.nl/cursussen/da...
Compete: forms.gle/B7UzaR2MMcX2...
James Parnell is from the "ballroom" scene, with roots in US Black and Latino "drag balls". He runs events such as PLAYGROUND and teaches "Old Way" vogue style at SKVR.
raeparnell.hotglue.me
skvr.nl/cursussen/da...
Compete: forms.gle/B7UzaR2MMcX2...
September 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Meet our Dance Battle emcee/organiser!
James Parnell is from the "ballroom" scene, with roots in US Black and Latino "drag balls". He runs events such as PLAYGROUND and teaches "Old Way" vogue style at SKVR.
raeparnell.hotglue.me
skvr.nl/cursussen/da...
Compete: forms.gle/B7UzaR2MMcX2...
James Parnell is from the "ballroom" scene, with roots in US Black and Latino "drag balls". He runs events such as PLAYGROUND and teaches "Old Way" vogue style at SKVR.
raeparnell.hotglue.me
skvr.nl/cursussen/da...
Compete: forms.gle/B7UzaR2MMcX2...