centre culturel de chênée

What centre culturel de chênée does

Centre culturel de Chênée is a Belgian non-profit cultural center headquartered at rue de l'Église 1-3 in Chênée, a neighborhood of Liège. It is officially recognized and structurally subsidized by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles under the decree of November 21, 2013, placing it within a regulated network of 119 cultural centers (15 in Brussels, 103 in Wallonia) that deliver cultural rights and citizen-emancipation programming at the local level. The organization employs between 1 and 10 staff and operates with weekday office hours plus event-based activity outside those hours.

Its core offerings span four product lines: the Saison (seasonal program of theater, concerts, conferences, and exhibitions), Résidences d'artistes (artist residencies across theater, dance, music, and visual arts in equipped facilities), Stages & Ateliers (workshops including a 60€/5-day children's circus stage), and Pour les écoles (cultural programming for fondamental and secondaire schools). Ancillary services include room rental for private events and the Guide des associations directory linking citizens with 66+ local member organizations. Technology is limited to a CMS-based website (cheneeculture.be), Google Analytics, and the Utick online ticketing platform — no proprietary systems or advanced technical components are evidenced.

The revenue model blends public subsidies (the primary structural funding source from the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles) with transaction-based earned income: ticket sales at 15€ pre-sale / 18€ door, workshop fees of 60€ per child for the 5-day circus stage, and one-time room rental fees. Distribution is primarily in-person at the single Chênée venue, supplemented by the Utick self-serve ticketing channel and marketing via Facebook (298,536+ followers), Instagram, the seasonal Chênée Culture magazine (archived from 2019), and the program website. Customer segments are non-commercial in nature — children/families, local schools, artists in residence, and the general public of the Chênée territory.

Name

centre culturel de chênée

Legal name

Centre culturel de Chênée

Website

https://cheneeculture.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Centre culturel de Chênée is a Belgian non-profit cultural center in the Chênée district of Liège, recognized and subsidized by the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles. It delivers seasonal theater, music, exhibitions, school programs, artist residencies, and children's workshops to local residents and 66+ member associations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural Center Services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (7121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cultural Centers & Multidisciplinary Arts Institutions (THAJADAJ), Cultural & Community Festivals (Ticketed) (THAJAFAI), Arts & Design Camps (Visual Arts, Crafts, Design Thinking) (EDAMALAH), Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Community cultural programming
• Performing arts venue
• Artist residency programs
• Arts education workshops
• Cultural center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chênée

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public subsidies: Recognized and subsidized by the cultural services of the French Community (Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles) based on the decree of November 21, 2013, as one of 119 cultural centers (15 in Brussels and 103 in Wallonia).
2. Ticket sales: Revenue from concert and event tickets, including pre-sale and day-of pricing.
3. Workshop and stage fees: Fees charged for children's circus stages and workshops (e.g., 60 euros for 5-day circus stage).
4. Room rental: Rental of meeting rooms and multipurpose hall to the public for private events and activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Centre culturel de Chênée is a non-profit community cultural center based in Chênée (Liège), Belgium, that organizes seasonal performing arts programming (concerts, theatre, dance, storytelling), hosts artist residencies, runs workshops and youth stages, delivers school-oriented educational programs, and rents out its rooms to local associations and private organizers.

Product overview

Centre culturel de Chênée operates as a unified cultural institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of cultural programming and services. The core offerings include the Saison (Season Program) providing year-round theatrical performances, concerts, conferences, and exhibitions; Résidences d'artistes (Artist Residencies) supporting creators in theatre, dance, visual arts, and music; Stages & Ateliers (Workshops & Classes) for children and adults; and dedicated school programs for primary and secondary levels. Additional services include room rentals and an association guide connecting community members with 66+ local organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saison (Seasonal Program)
• Résidences d'artistes (Artist Residencies)
• Stages & Ateliers (Workshops and Classes)
• Programmes scolaires (School Programs)
• Location de salle (Room Rental)
• Guide des associations (Association Guide)

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Centre communal des jeunes de ChênéecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on children's circus stage workshops. The center works with the youth organization to offer 5-day circus programs for children aged 8-12 during school breaks, combining organizational support with cultural programming.
• MJ de Chênée (Maison des Jeunes)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung emerging artists from MJ musical workshops perform as opening acts during 'En terrasses' outdoor summer events, providing performance opportunities for youth and enriching the programming.
• Local member associations (66+ organizations)coreOthersNetwork of 66+ local associations affiliated with the cultural center including youth houses, neighborhood committees, photo clubs, sports clubs, music academies, choirs, and senior groups. The guide des associations facilitates connections between citizens and these community organizations.
• Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles - Services culturelscoreOthersThe center is officially recognized and subsidized by the cultural services of the French Community based on the decree of November 21, 2013. Part of a network of 119 cultural centers (15 in Brussels, 103 in Wallonia) working to promote cultural rights and citizen emancipation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Centre culturel d'Angleur: Neighboring recognized cultural center in the Liège agglomeration with the same mandate, subsidy regime, and programming model. Direct geographic and structural peer.
• Centre culturel de Fléron: Another Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles-recognized cultural center in the Liège area with comparable seasonal programming, school programs, and workshops. Structurally identical peer.
• Centre culturel de Seraing: Recognized Walloon cultural center in the Liège region offering performing arts, exhibitions, and community programming under the same institutional framework.
• Maison de la Culture d'Arlon: Recognized Walloon cultural center in southern Belgium with similar multidisciplinary programming and community cultural mandate under the same decree.
• Centre culturel de Liège: Larger recognized cultural center in nearby Liège operating under the same Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles decree with similar multi-disciplinary programming, artist residencies, school partnerships, and ticketed events. Most directly comparable peer in the same institutional framework.

Broad incumbents

• Le Botanique: Larger Brussels-based cultural institution presenting concerts, exhibitions, and festivals with overlapping music and multidisciplinary programming, though operating at a much larger scale and brand.
• Charleroi Danse: Recognized Walloon dance center offering residencies, performances, and community outreach with strong parallels to the Chênée residency and dance programming model.
• Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles: Larger subsidized performing arts institution with overlapping theater programming and similar public funding model, but operating at national scale rather than neighborhood level.
• Manège.Mons / CECN: Recognized Walloon performing arts venue in Mons offering residencies and multidisciplinary programming under similar public funding structures.
• Halles de Schaerbeek: Brussels multidisciplinary arts venue presenting theater, dance, music, and exhibitions, comparable in programming breadth but serving a metropolitan rather than neighborhood population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Centre-culturel-de-Ch%C3%AAn%C3%A9e-298536670160116
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrecultureldechenee/?hl=fr

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