All Eyes On focuses on sites shaped by political violence, displacement, and social fracture. Rather than offering simplified readings of current events, the programme foregrounds situated experiences and forms of knowledge that often remain excluded from dominant media narratives. The programme departs from the premise that attention is political. At a moment when crises circulate […]

NW presents the latest and most remarkable arthouse cinema. Serving as the sole arthouse cinema in the Dender region, our cinema consistently offers thoughtfully co-curated lineup of films.

Through Lokaal Solidair, a programme within Lokaal Dendy, NW, together with Diversplus and other partners, solidarity is treated as a shared responsibility, enacted through everyday practices rather than grand gestures. The programme brings together lectures, benefit events, film screenings, and workshops as occasions for connection and small acts of support, alongside ongoing initiatives like a […]

Every last Sunday of the month, NW hosts a children’s film followed by a brunch edition of Kitchen Stories. Prepared collectively in and around the kitchen of NW, the brunch brings together artists, volunteers, and local organisations. What is offered is simple but deliberate: a shared meal that supports the continuation of the programme while […]

In 1974, the Centre for Societal Renewal is founded in Aalst, later giving rise to NW. The centre brings together organisations and voices that explore alternative ways of shaping society. The Info~Angel working group plays a central role in this. Their name reflects their goal: to provoke and raise awareness, like a bee’s sting. With […]

Zij die hier zijn, zijn van hier (Walter Swennen). A curated collection of contemporary and classic Belgian film.  

During the renovation of NW, the emphasis was on creating a central space for cooking. The open kitchen is a shared space, linked to everything happening in the building and the community in and around NW. The open kitchen brings people together, each with their own story.  In our open kitchen, cooking is a thoughtful […]