Grafiekplatform

What Grafiekplatform does

Grafiekplatform is a Dutch national association (vereniging) for contemporary graphic art, founded in 1993 originally as VOG (Vereniging voor Originele Grafiek) and rebranded to its current name in 2019. It serves professional graphic artists working in etching, lithography, woodcut, screen printing and mixed media, alongside printmaking workshops, museums, galleries, publishers and collectors. The association functions as a membership platform, meeting point, and incubator for initiatives in Dutch contemporary graphic art, with admission governed by a ballotage/jury process that evaluates professional practice and artistic quality.

Core offerings consist of an annual membership (€75/year domestic, €85/year international), the quarterly Grafiekmagazine RAAM which bundles an original print (RAAMprent) for subscribers, a free monthly digital newsletter, a member directory with portfolios, and biennial symposium-exhibitions. The association also sells exhibition catalogs (€12.50–€26), jubilee prints (€40 each or €200 per boxed set) and exhibition prints (from €135) via an online shop.

Revenue mechanics are subscription-based (annual membership, annual magazine subscription) supplemented by transactional print and catalog sales. The go-to-market is community-led: acquisition runs through the ballotage process, while engagement is sustained via regional meetings, exhibitions, social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), and international partnerships within the Deutsch-Niederländisches Grafiknetzwerk (Borken and Kloster Bentlage). There is no proprietary technology stack beyond a standard website with e-commerce, member-area, and newsletter functionality; the organization operates without disclosed headcount and has no parent company or external investment.

Name

Grafiekplatform

Legal name

Grafiekplatform

Website

https://grafiekplatform.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grafiekplatform is a Dutch national association founded in 1993 serving professional graphic artists, print workshops, museums, galleries, publishers, and collectors through membership, the quarterly Grafiekmagazine RAAM, biennial exhibitions, and international partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Netherlands

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide core operating revenue. Individual artists pay €75/year (Netherlands) or €85/year (international). The association also offers €2.50 discount for members with Dutch bank accounts who provide direct debit authorization.
2. Grafiekmagazine RAAM Subscriptions: Quarterly magazine with original prints for subscribers. Members receive automatic subscription. Non-members can subscribe for €38.50-€51/year depending on location and payment method. Individual issues available for €12.50 while supplies last.
3. Catalog and Print Sales: The organization sells exhibition catalogs (€12.50-€26), jubilee prints (€40 each or €200 for set of 8), and special edition prints from exhibitions. Revenue generated supports association activities and member projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grafiekplatform is a Dutch national membership association (vereniging) for contemporary graphic art, connecting professional graphic artists, printmaking workshops, museums, galleries, publishers, and collectors. Its core offerings include annual membership (€75/€85) with ballotage-based admission, the quarterly Grafiekmagazine RAAM (with an original print per issue), a monthly digital newsletter, and biennial symposium-exhibitions. It also generates revenue from exhibition catalogs and commemorative/jubilee prints sold through its online shop.

Product overview

Grafiekplatform is a national association for contemporary graphic arts, functioning as a platform, meeting point, and incubator for ideas and initiatives in the field. The organization operates as a membership-based association rather than a technology company with software products. Its core offerings include Grafiekmagazine RAAM, a quarterly magazine with original prints for members and subscribers, a monthly digital newsletter, and various member services including access to exhibitions, a member directory, and educational resources. The association also publishes catalogs for exhibitions and sells specialty prints including jubilee commemorative prints created for special occasions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grafiekmagazine RAAM: Quarterly magazine published by Grafiekplatform featuring association news and content-rich articles for graphic artists and members, including an original print for subscribers

Products and services

• Grafiekmagazine RAAM Quarterly print magazine for graphic artists, members, and subscribers featuring association news, substantive articles about graphic art, and an original print included with each issue.
• RAAMprenten Original limited-edition prints created by member artists for each issue of Grafiekmagazine RAAM, bundled with the magazine subscription.
• Nieuwsbrief (Newsletter) Monthly free digital newsletter with association news, exhibition announcements, and member information.
• Lidmaatschap (Membership) Annual membership program for professional artists, printmaking workshops, museums, galleries, publishers, and collectors interested in contemporary graphic arts, including access to RAAM magazine, newsletter, member directory, and exhibitions. Priced at €75/year within Netherlands (€72.50 with direct debit) and €85/year outside the Netherlands.
• Catalogus Ledenexpositie 'VERBINDING IN GRAFIEK' Catalog documenting the 2025 members exhibition 'VERBINDING IN GRAFIEK' held September 26 - October 12, 2025, at Bergkerk in Deventer.
• Jubileumprenten (Jubilee Prints) Special commemorative prints created for Grafiekplatform's 25th anniversary in collaboration with Tresoar, featuring pairs of Frisian poets and graphic artists; priced at €40 each or €200 for the set of 8.
• RAAMedities (RAAM Editions Archive) Public archive of past editions of Grafiekmagazine RAAM, with covers viewable from 2019 to present.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Deutsch-Niederländisches Grafiknetzwerk (Borken und Kloster Bentlage)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network connecting Dutch and German graphic art professionals. Grafiekplatform participates in collaborative projects, exhibitions, and knowledge exchange with German partners in Borken and Kloster Bentlage.
• TresoarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Tresoar (Fries cultural institution) for the 25th anniversary project 'Schemerzone & Luchtkastelen'. Couples of Frisian poets and graphic artists created 8 jubilee prints.
• Forma AktuaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative project 'Grafische Ontmoetingen' (Graphic Encounters) with Forma Aktua exploring contemporary graphic art themes.
• Pulchri StudiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for exhibitions and special activities at Pulchri Studio, a prominent art venue in the Netherlands.
• Bergkerk DeventerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partnership for the 2025 member exhibition 'VERBINDING IN GRAFIEK' held September 26 - October 12, 2025.
• Pictura DordrechtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVenue partnership for the 'Swedish-Dutch Rooms' exhibition on monumental graphic art, September 27 - November 2, 2025.
• Bibliotheek KennemerwaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Grafisch Atelier Alkmaar for 'DichtDruk' project pairing poets and graphic artists.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers: Long-established UK professional fellowship for printmakers that admits members through a juried election process and supports exhibition, publication, and community activity. Most directly comparable international peer to Grafiekplatform's ballotage-based member model.
• Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI): International non-profit membership organization for printmakers, printers, and educators that runs conferences, exhibitions, and publications. Comparable in mission (community for graphic artists) and programming cadence.
• BNO (Beroepsorganisatie Nederlandse Ontwerpers): Dutch national professional association for designers, structurally analogous to Grafiekplatform as a membership organization serving creative practitioners in the Netherlands. Both run juried/credential-based membership and provide community and advocacy for visual-arts professionals.
• Impact International Multi-Media Printmaking Conference: International printmaking conference organization that convenes graphic artists and print workshops around shared technique and exhibition programming. Comparable as a community-building and exhibition-driver for the international graphic-arts community.
• Northern Print: UK-based printmaking workshop and membership organization serving artists across techniques such as etching, lithography, and screen printing. Comparable as a print-workshop-and-association hybrid serving professional and student graphic artists.

Others

• DutchCulture: Dutch network for international cultural cooperation. Adjacent enabling organization that Grafiekplatform could leverage for cross-border partnerships and international member outreach, but not a direct competitor.
• BKKC (Brabants Kenniscentrum voor Kunst en Cultuur): Regional Dutch knowledge center for arts and culture providing infrastructure support, advice, and networks. Adjacent support organization for the Dutch cultural ecosystem in which Grafiekplatform operates.
• Stichting DOEN: Dutch grantmaking foundation supporting cultural and creative entrepreneurs. Adjacent potential funder/partner rather than a peer organization; relevant ecosystem participant for a non-profit arts association.

Regional players

• Grafikens Hus: Swedish national center for contemporary graphic art combining exhibitions, residencies, and a workshop. Comparable mission to Grafiekplatform with similar programming (exhibitions, workshops, member services) but located in the Nordic/Gothenburg region rather than the Netherlands.
• Print Council of Australia: Australian advocacy and community organization for original printmaking, supporting artists, workshops, and collectors. Comparable member-services and advocacy profile but focused on the Australian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Grafiekmagazine
• Facebookfacebook.com/Grafiekplatform
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vog
• Instagraminstagram.com/grafiekplatform

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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