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The Dutch House of Representatives is set to debate culture, with Kunsten’92 highlighting the industry’s worry around measures that are due to be introduced.
In September, the Dutch arts and culture trade organisation criticised the government in the Netherlands for its plans to increase VAT and gambling tax. Kunsten’92 argued that this would result in a €350m (£291m/$378m) hole for the sector.
In its latest open letter to cultural spokespersons, Kunsten’92 points out three areas that it worries will have a major effect on the arts sector, including the limitation of wage and price indexation; the cut in the municipal fund; and a VAT increase.
The organisation has continued to advocate for research to be carried out on the potential impact of these proposed measures on the arts and culture sector, before they are implemented.
“In addition, we point out to the Members of Parliament the effects of the subsidy distribution culture note period 2025 – 2028. We see irreparable system damage arising in the short term and call on the House to prevent it,” a statement from Kunsten’92 read.
“For the long term, we make suggestions to the culture spokespersons to make the system of assessment and distribution more sustainable and less time-consuming. Trust, longer lead times and maximum scope for artistic development of creators are central to this.”
The debate on culture will take place on Monday (November 11).
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