The Municipal Executive of The Hague has adopted a new Two-Year Policy Plan for Arts and Culture 2027–2028. Through this scheme, the municipality supports cultural institutions for two years in the implementation of their plans. For the period 2027–2028, €1,226,500 per year will be awarded to 14 institutions that achieved the highest scores in an assessment by an independent advisory committee.
This subsidy scheme is intended for organisations that wish to receive support for their cultural activities for two years. The scheme was established two years ago to facilitate the flow of incidental funds to the four-year subsidy scheme – the Multi-Year Policy Plan for Arts and Culture.
Alderwoman Lotte van Basten Batenburg (Culture): “The Hague is bursting with cultural talent and wonderful initiatives. From places where residents and visitors can enjoy culture, to organizations that provide space for creators and help new talent grow. With this two-year scheme, we are giving a number of institutions the certainty and space to continue their work and further develop new plans. The fact that so many organizations submitted an application shows how vibrant and diverse our cultural sector is. Unfortunately, we were unable to award all positively assessed applications.”
Great interest
The following institutions receive a grant from the Two-Year Policy Plan for Arts and Culture 2027-2028:
- Flora Film Theater
- Modelo62
- No Limits Festival
- Alba Theatre House
- Poernima Dance Company
- Life at Haverkamp
- House of Rapture
- Jalan Jalan Festival
- Theater Branoul
- Cameretten
- Connect the Dots Movement
- Classical Behind the Dunes
- Orisun Studio
- The Grey Space in the Middle
A total of 66 applications were submitted. Of these, 54 applications have already been assessed by an independent advisory committee. Based on pre-established criteria, the applications received an evaluation and a point score. The available funds are distributed according to a tender system: applications with the highest scores receive a subsidy until the budget is exhausted. Due to a limited budget, not all positively assessed applications could be awarded.
Seven applications still being processed
During the handling of objections against the dismissal of several applications, it became apparent that seven applications must still be assessed. These organizations have been given the opportunity to submit missing information, after which the independent advisory committee will assess their applications in the same manner as the other applications.
To prevent the 54 applicants who have already been assessed from remaining in uncertainty any longer, the Municipal Executive has decided to adopt the Two-Year Policy Plan now based on the available assessments. The Executive is expected to make a decision on the seven additional applications in early December.
Should that assessment reveal that one or more of these applications achieve a score exceeding the current subsidy ceiling, the Municipal Executive will make additional funds available to award subsidies to these organizations as well.
The complete Two-Year Policy Plan for Arts and Culture 2027-2028 can be read here (in Dutch)
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Photographer: Dennis Schreurs
