Konstkollektivet
Konstkollektivet is a non-profit cultural center in Mölndal, Sweden, operating an artist-run facility with studios, performance spaces, and a gallery for cultural practitioners, the local community, and youth through memberships, venue rentals, workshops, and publicly funded programming.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersMölndal, Sweden
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Konstkollektivet does
Konstkollektivet is a non-profit membership association (ideell medlemsförening) founded in 2014 that operates an interdisciplinary cultural center in the historic Grevedämmet building (originally an 1862 elementary school) at Kvarnbyn in Mölndal, Gothenburg region, Sweden. The organization functions as a workspace provider, venue operator, programming body, and community hub for cultural practitioners. Its physical assets include a dance studio (51 sqm), a black box rehearsal space (40 sqm), a gallery, shared and private ateliers, a stage/event venue (80 sqm, capacity 75), and outdoor facilities comprising Mölndals Konstpark (an outdoor photography exhibition park), graffiti walls, a skateboard ramp, and community garden boxes. The organization serves professional and amateur artists, cultural practitioners, children and youth, the local Mölndal community, and visiting cultural organizations, with no proprietary technology product—operations run on standard web-based booking (SuperSaas), calendar/ICS tools, and a Squarespace website.
The business model blends earned income with public-sector grants. Earned revenue streams include: individual memberships (200 SEK/year) and group memberships (500 SEK/year), hourly venue rental (200 SEK members / 300 SEK non-members), private event rentals ranging from 2,500 SEK (half-day weekend) to 10,000 SEK (full weekend), studio rentals from 600 SEK/month (shared) to 2,000 SEK/month (private), event ticket sales (via Billetto), and ticketed performances. Public funding flows through a 2025–2027 Cultural Strategic Assignment (Kulturstrategiskt uppdrag) with Mölndals Stad, a 2026–2029 regional cultural strategic assignment from Västra Götalandsregionen, and grants from Kulturrådet, Sten A Olssons Stiftelse, and Allmänna arvsfonden. In 2025, the organization ran 71 events attracting 3,000–4,000 visitors, hosted the inaugural Foggy Days Festival with 450 attendees, and served 10 resident artists in ateliers/coworking—substantially exceeding its roughly 2,000 visitors reported in 2023.
Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, with no paid acquisition: members and audiences are reached through the website calendar, newsletter, partner cross-promotion (Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan, Danscentrum Väst, regional cultural centers), and recurring festivals. Operational scale is modest—four core staff (Operations Manager, Administrator, Project Manager/Communicator, Project Manager/Coordinator, with one on parental leave), supplemented by project-based temporary staff and a six-member board of directors (Chair Liza Penkova, Vice Chair/Treasurer Franck Olofsson). The organization is membership-governed, has no external investors or parent company, and operates exclusively within the Västra Götaland region of Sweden.
Konstkollektivet firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Konstkollektivet
- Legal name
- Konstkollektivet
- Website
- https://konstkollektivet.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Konstkollektivet is a non-profit cultural center in Mölndal, Sweden, operating an artist-run facility with studios, performance spaces, and a gallery for cultural practitioners, the local community, and youth through memberships, venue rentals, workshops, and publicly funded programming.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Konstkollektivet industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cultural Center and Arts Programming
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)
- SIC
- Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations (BPAGAHAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)
Keywords
Where Konstkollektivet is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mölndal
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Konstkollektivet business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide recurring revenue from individual members (200 kr/year) and group members (500 kr/year). Members receive benefits including venue booking access, newsletter, invitations to member activities, equipment lending, and ability to apply for cultural funding through the organization.
- Venue Rental: Rental income from studios, event spaces, and party venues. Members pay 200 kr/hour, non-members 300 kr/hour. Private party rentals range from 2,500 kr (half-day weekend) to 10,000 kr (full weekend). Studio spaces range from 600 kr/month (shared) to 2,000 kr/month (private).
- Event Revenue: Ticket sales for performances and events such as Teatro del Lemming's Amore and Psiche performances. Some events are free while others (like concerts) may have ticket sales through platforms like Billetto.
- Project Funding & Grants: The organization receives funding from public institutions including Mölndals Stad, Västra Götalandsregionen, Kulturrådet, Sten A Olssons Stiftelse, and Allmänna arvsfonden for specific projects and operational support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Individual membership gives access to venue booking, newsletter, member activities, equipment lending, and cultural funding application rights |
| Subscription | Annual | Group membership for organizations with access to all member benefits |
| Usage-based | Pay-as-you-go | Hourly venue rental for members |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Half-day (6 hours) venue rental on weekends |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Full day (24 hours) venue rental on weekends |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Full weekend rental (Friday afternoon to Monday morning) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Shared studio desk space in creative environment |
| Subscription | Monthly | Private studio room for individual use |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Drop-in graffiti workshop with paint supplies extra |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
Konstkollektivet product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Konstkollektivet operates a non-profit cultural center in Grevedämmet, Mölndal, providing affordable workspace, performance and exhibition venues, and cultural programming for artists and the public. It runs studios (dance studio, gallery, black box, ateliers), hosts workshops, courses, exhibitions, performances, festivals, and residencies, and is funded through membership fees, venue rentals, and public/private grants.
Product overview
Konstkollektivet is a non-profit member organization operating a cultural center in Grevedämmet, Mölndal. The organization offers a portfolio of venues and facilities including Dansstudion (dance studio), Galleriet (gallery), Blackbox, Scen- och eventlokal (stage/event venue), and Ateljéplatser (art studio spaces) for rental. It provides cultural programming through workshops, courses, exhibitions, performances, and events. The portfolio includes recurring programs like Mölndals Konstpark (outdoor photography exhibition park), Foggy Days Festival (indie music festival), and Sommarresidens: Dans i Mölndal (summer dance residency). Membership programs provide access to venue booking, resources, and project development opportunities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Mölndals Konstpark: An outdoor exhibition park for photo art with a focus on regional photography. Located in the garden adjacent to Konstkollektivets premises, with exhibitions during the summer season and open 24 hours a day.
- Foggy Days Festival
Products and services
- Medlemskap (Membership)
Quantifiable outcome
- 71 events organized in 2025 with 3,000-4,000 visitors, including 450 visitors at Foggy Days Festival
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Konstkollektivet
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Konstkollektivet technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Konstkollektivet partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.
- Mölndals StadcoreMunicipal partner with Idéburet offentligt partnerskap (IOP) agreement and later Kulturstrategiskt uppdrag (Cultural Strategic Assignment 2025-2027) providing operational support and funding. The city offers the facility space and programmatic support for cultural activities.
- Studieförbundet Vuxenskolan (SV)coreOngoing collaboration on courses, study circles, and workshops. SV provides administrative support and often co-organizes programming. Multiple joint events including Ullverkstad, Skapaträff, and theater workshops.
- Centrum för fotografi (CFF)coreNational photography organization collaborating on Mölndals Konstpark (outdoor photography exhibition space) and FPP (Flower Power Photography) residency and exhibition project.
- Danscentrum VästcoreRegional dance center collaborating on dance residencies and interdisciplinary projects. Partner in interdisciplinary development project (2025-2027).
- Foggy Days Record ShopcoreLocal record shop and festival initiator. Jointly developed Foggy Days Festival with Konstkollektivet. In 2025, Konstkollektivet was active in festival development; in 2026, festival is primarily driven by Tobias Järdving with Konstkollektivet support.
- HDK-ValandminorArt school (University of Gothenburg) collaborating on FPP residency project. Artists involved in exhibitions have backgrounds from HDK-Valand.
- 1024 (Regionalt Produktionshus)majorRegional production house collaborating on dance summer residency program. Five-week residency program to support regional dancers in developing new performances.
- Teatro del LemmingminorItalian experimental theater company performing 'Amore and Psiche' at the venue. Collaboration supported by Göteborgs Stad Kultur and Västra Götalandsregionen.
- Artist in Coexistence (AiC)majorResidency platform on Orust Island for artistic exploration of coexistence. Partner in FPP residency project providing 14-day residency on Orust (August 3-15) for selected European visual artists.
- Flower Power PhotographymajorCollaborative artistic research project by Sam McCarthy and Lasse Lindqvist exploring non-violence and environmental justice. Co-organizer of FPP residency and exhibition project with workshops at Konstkollektivet.
- Författarcentrum Väst, Musikcentrum Väst, Illustratörcentrum, Cirkuscentrum SverigecorePart of interdisciplinary development project (2025-2027) bringing together eight regional cultural centers to discuss and learn from different structures within cultural sectors.
- Kulturakademin, BoråsregionenmajorPartners in interdisciplinary development project (2025-2027) supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration among cultural practitioners across the Västra Götaland region.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Konstkollektivet competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Kulturhuset Stockholm: Major established cultural center in Stockholm combining galleries, performance venues, workshops, and library programming. A significantly larger incumbent operating a broadly similar multi-disciplinary cultural center model.
- Göteborgs Konsthall: Municipal art gallery in Gothenburg hosting contemporary exhibitions and public programs. A larger established player in the same regional arts ecosystem with overlapping exhibition and audience functions.
Direct peers
- Konstepidemin: Community-run artist studios and cultural center in Gothenburg, operating a similar model of affordable atelier rentals, open studios, exhibitions, and collaborative cultural programming. Directly comparable to Konstkollektivet in structure, scale, and audience.
- Röda Sten Konsthall: Contemporary art center in Gothenburg presenting exhibitions, residencies, and public programs. Shares the regional cultural ecosystem and target audience of practicing artists and culturally engaged public.
- Subtopia: Stockholm-based community creative hub combining artist studios, performance spaces, workshops, and cultural programming under one roof. Same artist-run, multi-disciplinary venue model as Konstkollektivet but at larger scale.
- Atalante: Gothenburg-based performing arts venue producing experimental theater, dance, and performance, with a focus on residencies and emerging practitioners. Comparable artistic programming and venue-based model to Konstkollektivet's black box and dance studio offerings.
Emerging players
- Dansens Hus: National venue for dance in Stockholm hosting performances, residencies, and educational programming. Comparable in dance programming focus to Konstkollektivet's dance studio and Sommarresidens: Dans residency.
Regional players
- Regionteater Väst: Regional theater company in Västra Götaland producing performances and developing performing arts regionally. Comparable regional performing arts focus and overlap with Konstkollektivet's dance and theater programming.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Konstkollektivet leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
Konstkollektivet funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
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Konstkollektivet M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Konstkollektivet
What does Konstkollektivet do?
Konstkollektivet operates a non-profit cultural center in Grevedämmet, Mölndal, providing affordable workspace, performance and exhibition venues, and cultural programming for artists and the public. It runs studios (dance studio, gallery, black box, ateliers), hosts workshops, courses, exhibitions, performances, festivals, and residencies, and is funded through membership fees, venue rentals, and public/private grants.
Is Konstkollektivet a public or private company?
Konstkollektivet is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Konstkollektivet founded?
Konstkollektivet was founded in 2014. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Konstkollektivet based?
Konstkollektivet is headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Konstkollektivet make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Membership Fees are the primary driver. The others are venue Rental, event Revenue and project Funding & Grants.
Who are Konstkollektivet's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Kulturhuset Stockholm and Göteborgs Konsthall. Direct peers are Konstepidemin, Röda Sten Konsthall, Subtopia and Atalante. Dansens Hus is listed as an emerging player. Regionteater Väst is listed as a regional player.
Does Konstkollektivet have an API?
No public API is recorded for Konstkollektivet.
What industry is Konstkollektivet in?
Konstkollektivet's product category is Cultural Center and Arts Programming. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAHAD, Cultural Centers & Community Cultural Organizations, with a secondary code of MPAGALAE, Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes). Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 8600.