There it is: the coalition agreement of the new cabinet of the man who previously managed to associate the terms 'subisidy slave' and 'empty halls' with the fine arts. The tone is different now, and we owe that to the input of the PvdA, just as earlier we apparently owed the sneering tone to Martin Bosma's PVV. But not much else changes. Culture will remain under the low VAT rate, and the CJP culture card will be retained. Until now, Halbe Zijlstra only spoke of a one-off repair, but that will be a permanent government contribution. Still, a small plus.
What else stands out: the PODIUM Arts fund gets all talent development under its belt. So also the talent development of IMAGE artists? Or do they always have talent? We hope to know more about that soon.
The arts and culture paragraph is here
Art and culture
Art and culture are of great value to society. The Netherlands has a name to uphold in art and culture. Dutch designers, fashion makers, DJs and architects conquer the world. Visual arts, dance, opera and musicals attract large audiences. Institutions and artists are emerging as cultural entrepreneurs, tapping into new audiences and new resources. Government policy focuses mainly on a strong basic infrastructure, talent development and international exposure of our top art.
- Culture must remain accessible. The VAT increase for performing and visual arts will definitely not go through.
- We support and encourage cultural entrepreneurship and new forms of financing.
- The CJP culture card for young people will be retained. Cultural institutions focus their education on this group.
- Talent development is encouraged through the Performing Arts and Cultural Education Fund.
- Subsidised cultural institutions apply the Cultural Diversity Code.
- The education and culture sectors are joining forces for the benefit of cultural education in primary and secondary schools.
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