Kunstwerk!

What Kunstwerk! does

Kunstwerk! is a regional cultural institution headquartered at the Turmac Cultuurfabriek in Zevenaar, Netherlands, serving the Liemers region across the municipalities of Zevenaar, Duiven, Montferland, Westervoort, and surrounding communities. The organization operates as a multi-disciplinary cultural center combining five service pillars: theater (Het Musiater), music education and adult learning (Kunstwerk! Muziekschool), a regional history museum (Liemers Museum), public library services distributed across six branch locations, and nature/environmental education (NME). It holds ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status, classifying it as a Dutch public benefit organization eligible for tax-advantaged donations and municipal subsidies. The institution employs 251-500 staff and has published annual reports continuously from fiscal year 2021 through 2025.

Physical infrastructure spans ten documented locations: the main Turmac Cultuurfabriek headquarters (Kerkstraat 27c, Zevenaar), the Het Musiater theater venue (Bommersheufsestraat 62, Zevenaar), additional music lesson sites including Albertusgebouw and Kulturhus De Brede Blik, plus library branches in Duiven, Westervoort, Lobith, Giesbeek, and Pannerden. Programming includes music lessons across 15+ instrument categories (brass, strings, percussion, piano, keyboard, guitar, voice), language courses, art workshops, professional and amateur theater productions, and recurring event series such as the BookTok Festival, Boekenweek, Poëzieweek, and the Wandtapijt van Gelderland slavery heritage tapestry project. The organization explicitly characterizes its technology as "not applicable" - it operates a content website, Mailchimp/LaPosta email newsletters, and the third-party SAMBIS library catalog (iguana platform), but does not develop proprietary technology products or APIs.

Revenue is generated through five documented streams: course fees (with subsidized rates for residents of Zevenaar and Montferland under 18, e.g., €592/year for 20-minute individual lessons), theater ticket sales, library memberships (free for under-25 residents, paid subscriptions for adults), venue rental for events, and government subsidies from participating municipalities. Customer segments span general public and families, children and youth seeking music education, adults and seniors engaged in lifelong learning, amateur arts associations, schools (e.g., IKC Joannes), and municipal residents accessing subsidized services. Strategic partnerships include core alliances with VPRO Tegenlicht, Politie Oost-Nederland, Cultuur Oost, and Rivierklimaatpark IJsselpoort, alongside a network of minor local business sponsors.

Name

Kunstwerk!

Legal name

Kunstwerk!

Website

https://liemerskunstwerk.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Kunstwerk! is a Netherlands-based multi-disciplinary cultural institution serving the Liemers region, offering theater, music school, museum, library, and environmental education across multiple municipalities. ANBI-registered nonprofit operating from Turmac Cultuurfabriek in Zevenaar with 251-500 employees.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Services

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Museums (71211), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Media Arts & Performance (Film, Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound) (EDAMAAAJ), Community & Amateur Theatre (MPAGABAD), Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Theater performances
• Music education
• Library services
• Museum exhibitions
• Cultural education

Headquarters

HQ city

Zevenaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Course fees: Music lessons, language courses, art workshops, and other educational courses for children and adults. Subsidized rates available for residents of Zevenaar and Montferland municipalities.
2. Theater tickets: Revenue from professional and amateur theater productions, concerts, and performances at Het Musiater venue.
3. Library memberships: Free membership for residents under 25 years old; annual subscriptions for adults. Services include book lending, e-books, audiobooks, and study spaces.
4. Venue rental: Rental of theater spaces including the Warempelzaal and Het Musiater for events and private functions.
5. Government subsidies: ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status indicates public benefit organization receiving municipal subsidies for cultural services from participating municipalities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kunstwerk! is a multi-disciplinary cultural center serving the Liemers region of the Netherlands, operating the Turmac Cultuurfabriek venue and multiple branch locations. It delivers theater performances, a music school with instruction across 15+ instrument categories, library lending and digital resources, regional museum exhibitions, and nature/environmental education programs for residents of all ages.

Product overview

Kunstwerk! is a unified multi-disciplinary cultural center serving the Liemers region, combining five core service pillars: (1) Kunstwerk! Theater for performing arts hosting professional and amateur productions, (2) Leren offering comprehensive educational programs including a dedicated Muziekschool (music school) with instruction across 15+ instrument categories, language courses, and creative arts, (3) Liemers Museum documenting regional history with rotating exhibitions, (4) Bibliotheek providing public library services across multiple locations plus the Online Bieb digital platform, and (5) NME (Natuur en Milieu Educatie) delivering environmental education. The organization also operates LAB12 as a creative makerspace and KunstwerkOpSchool.nl for school-based programs. Key annual event programs include the BookTok Festival, Boekenweek celebrations, Poëzieweek, and thematic exhibitions like the Wandtapijt van Gelderland. Kunstwerk! is ANBI-registered (public benefit organization) and is located in the Turmac Cultuurfabriek in Zevenaar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Liemers Museum: Regional museum showcasing the history and development of the Liemers region
• Kunstwerk! Muziekschool

Products and services

• Kunstwerk! Theater Theater venue hosting professional and amateur productions across all genres, serving audiences of all ages with entertainment and cultural performances.
• Muziekschool (Music School) Music school offering individual and group instrumental lessons (trumpet, trombone, horn, saxophone, clarinet, flute, violin, cello, percussion, piano, keyboard, guitar, voice) and ensemble programs for children and adults.
• Liemers Museum Regional museum in Zevenaar showcasing the history and development of the Liemers region, featuring rotating exhibitions and permanent collections.
• Bibliotheek (Library) Public library service offering physical and digital book lending, e-books, magazines, sheet music, databases, and community programs across multiple locations in De Liemers.
• Online Bieb (Digital Library) Online library platform providing digital access to e-books, digital resources, and library services accessible remotely.
• KunstwerkOpSchool.nl School-based cultural and educational programs bringing arts and culture directly to primary and secondary educational institutions in the region.
• LAB12 Creative makerspace and workshop facility located in the Turmac Cultuurfabriek, hosting hands-on activities and community projects.
• Leren (Courses & Lifelong Learning) Educational offerings including language courses, painting, photography, vocal lessons, and creative arts workshops for all ages.
• NME (Natuur en Milieu Educatie) Nature and environmental education programs including school offerings, vegetable garden workshops, waste awareness, and energy coaching services.
• Theater Venue Rental Rental of theater spaces (Warempelzaal, Het Musiater) for private events, corporate functions, and community gatherings.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Verrassend AndersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal fashion retailer partnership displayed on Kunstwerk! partners page. Nature of partnership appears to be promotional or collaborative community support.
• Bril2000 ZevenaarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal eyewear retailer partnership with Kunstwerk!. Partnership supports local business network in Zevenaar.
• ATMR GroepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor displayed on partners page. Partnership provides financial or promotional support for cultural activities.
• UbbinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company (Bouwbbedrijf Ubbink) partnership supporting Kunstwerk! cultural initiatives in the region.
• VTC Travel SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel solutions company partnership with Kunstwerk! supporting regional cultural and community programs.
• LG Eijmans PMSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance agency (Bas Loeters Assurantien) partnership supporting Kunstwerk! cultural initiatives.
• Rivierklimaatpark IJsselpoortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor environmental initiative collaborating with Kunstwerk! to organize activities around river climate adaptation. Includes educational programs, cultural events, and community engagement around climate themes.
• Cultuur OostcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural development organization partnering with Kunstwerk! and Rivierklimaatpark for cultural programming and environmental education activities.
• Naaiatelier KiesKleurigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal sewing atelier contributing to the Wandtapijt van Gelderland tapestry project, working with residents on the slavery heritage memorial artwork.
• NGV Achterhoek en LiemersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenealogical society partnership for Boekenweek genealogy course, providing expertise for family history research workshops.
• VPRO TegenlichtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKunstwerk! organizes Tegenlicht Meet-ups featuring VPRO documentaries on current affairs topics, facilitated through online platform. Events held at library locations with guided discussion.
• Politie Oost-NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice partnership establishing a Police Information Point (PIP) in the library to help residents with digital safety, fraud prevention, and online crime reporting.
• Werkgroep 4 Mei ZevenaarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal commemoration committee partnering for democracy and freedom programs, including Holocaust remembrance events and freedom walks.
• TVANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTourism organization co-developing the Oorlogspad walking route with augmented reality features for historical education.
• ProDemosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch democracy education foundation providing election information in accessible language for low-literacy residents.
• GelrePasminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCultural discount card program allowing residents reduced access to Kunstwerk! services and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Museum Het Valkhof: Regional museum in Nijmegen covering art, archaeology, and regional history. Comparable to the Liemers Museum in scope (regional history, rotating exhibitions, educational programs) and in operating model (ANBI-registered, municipal support).
• Musis Sacrum: Concert hall and performing arts venue in Arnhem, also in Gelderland. Operates a similar regional concert and performance programming model to Het Musiater, including amateur associations and educational music programs.
• Stadstheater Arnhem: Mid-sized regional theater venue in Arnhem, also located in the Gelderland region. Operates a comparable theater programming model mixing professional and amateur productions, and serves as a direct venue-operations peer to Het Musiater.
• Bibliotheek Arnhem: Public library system serving Arnhem with physical branches, digital lending, and cultural programming. Operates the same Dutch municipal library model as Kunstwerk!'s library pillar, and serves the same Gelderland regional audience.
• Bibliotheek Gelderland Zuid: Regional public library serving Gelderland-Zuid in the Netherlands. Highly comparable to Kunstwerk!'s library pillar, including digital lending, e-books, community programming, and municipal subsidy support; together they illustrate the Dutch public library model Kunstwerk! operates within.

Others

• Cultuur Oost: Gelderland provincial cultural development organization and an existing Kunstwerk! partner. Relevant as an ecosystem peer (cultural programming funding and intermediation) rather than a direct competitor, but provides a useful comparison for the cultural-intermediary role in regional Dutch cultural infrastructure.
• ArtEZ University of the Arts: Major Dutch university of the arts with campuses in Arnhem, Enschede, and Zwolle. Comparable to Kunstwerk!'s music school and educational programs in discipline and regional footprint, but at the higher-education tier; useful for benchmarking music education quality and pathway.

Regional players

• Schouwburg De Lawei: Regional theater and cultural venue in Drachten (Friesland) offering theater, music, courses, and community programming. Operates a comparable multi-disciplinary cultural center model in a different Dutch region, making it a useful functional benchmark for the integrated theater-plus-education model.

Broad incumbents

• Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam (OBA): Large-scale Dutch public library network in Amsterdam offering lending, digital services, and cultural programming. While much larger and urban-focused, it operates the same Dutch public library model and serves as a structural reference for the breadth of services Kunstwerk! can offer.
• Kröller-Müller Museum: Major Dutch art and sculpture museum in Otterlo with rotating exhibitions, education programs, and ANBI status. While much larger and more tourism-oriented, it represents the upper bound of the regional Dutch museum model that Liemers Museum operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Kunstwerk2024
• Facebookfacebook.com/liemerskunstwerk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/de-bibliotheek-liemers

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