Now Open
Interdisciplinary Grant |
| | | | The Mondriaan Fund, Netherlands Film Fund, Dutch Foundation for Literature, Fund for Cultural Participation, Creative Industries Fund NL and Performing Arts Fund NL have jointly launched the Interdisciplinary Grant.
Are you a maker whose practice is not confined to a single discipline, and would you like to further develop your interdisciplinary practice? Or are you part of an organisation seeking funding for a project focused on integrating different disciplines? If so, you may be eligible for this grant. The application deadline is Thursday, 1 October 2026.
Read more about the Interdisciplinary Grant |
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Updated
Cultural Governance Code |
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| The updated Cultural Governance Code (Dutch: Governance Code Cultuur) was published on 25 June. The code provides cultural organisations with stronger guidance on good governance and supervision, while addressing current issues such as social safety, sustainability and employee engagement. Read more about the updates and download the new code via Cultuur+Ondernemen.
Please note: both the website and the article are available in Dutch only.
Read more |
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Open Call
Networking Trip to Ultima Festival Oslo |
| | Illustration: © Sue Doeksen |
| Do you work as a maker in contemporary music and want to expand your international network? From 17 to 20 September, Performing Arts Fund NL is organising a networking trip to the Ultima Festival in Oslo, including concert visits, meetings with international professionals and a networking seminar.
There is also space for one programmer or curator to join the trip. Applications are open until 19 July 2026.
Read more and apply
Please note that applications are also open for our Open Call: Donaueschinger Musiktage. The application deadline has been extended until 19 July.
Open Call Donaueschinger Musiktage |
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Share Your Experience
Accessibility in the Performing Arts |
| | | | Do you work in the performing arts? On behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), Regioplan and Stichting PodiumINC are conducting research into the accessibility of working in the performing arts sector. They are looking for the experiences of artists, employees, volunteers and employers, with or without a disability.
The survey is anonymous and can be completed until 18 September.
Do you have a disability? You can also share your experiences in an individual interview. You can register via the survey or contact Regioplan directly at toegankelijkheidpodiumkunsten@regioplan.nl. The survey is in Dutch.
Take part in the survey |
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General
Towards a New Policy Period |
| | Illustration: © Sue Doeksen |
| Like many publicly funded cultural institutions, Performing Arts Fund NL works within multi-year policy periods. While the current 2025–2028 period is still well underway, preparations are already being made for what comes next. Important steps are being taken towards 2029.
These include discussions about a possible change to the funding period, the development of a new policy mandate for the Fund by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (OCW), and the preparation of new funding schemes. We will also be engaging with the sector throughout this process.
We believe it is important to provide insight into these developments. That is why we are launching a series of updates on our website. In this first edition, we look back on the recent application round for multi-year production grants.
Please note: the article is only available in Dutch.
Read the full article on our website |
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2025-2028
Fair Pay Funding |
| | | Between 2025 and 2028, Performing Arts Fund NL will receive 9.6 million euros annually in additional fair pay funding to help strengthen the position of makers and other professionals in the cultural sector.
Part of this budget will be distributed through venues and festivals, enabling them to make better arrangements regarding fees for artists and performers. In addition, the Fund contributes to the Fair Pop Fund, through which Dutch pop acts can apply for a supplement to their performance fee.
Read more about the use of fair pay funding |
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Visitors Programme
North Sea Jazz Festival |
| | Illustration: © Sue Doeksen |
| From 9 to 12 July, the Performing Arts Fund NL welcomed international jazz programmers to a visitors’ programme organised in collaboration with North Sea Jazz, LantarenVenster, North Sea Round Town and Buma Cultuur. During North Sea Jazz, the programmers were introduced to Dutch artists including Tijn Wybenga / Brainteaser Orchestra, Benjamin Herman, Suzan Veneman, Tineke Postma and the North Sea String Quartet.
They also explored Rotterdam’s vibrant jazz scene, with special attention given to Ben van Gelder’s commissioned composition during its try-out performance at LantarenVenster.
Read more about our international activities |
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