Delphine Hesters BE

Delphine Hesters (1982) is a sociologist and works as a researcher, facilitator and advisor for organisations and policy makers in culture (e.g. for the Antwerp Conservatory, IETM and the Network of Architects in Flanders NAV). From 2011 to 2019, she worked at the Flemish Theatre Institute (VTi) and Flanders Arts Institute (Kunstenpunt), as head of performing arts, policy expert and in research and development. Over the past ten years Delphine has conducted research on topics such as the precarious position of artists, careers of contemporary dancers, fair practice, diversity and gender inequality in the arts.