Kunstlink Flevoland

What Kunstlink Flevoland does

Kunstlink Flevoland is a non-profit provincial cultural support organization headquartered in Lelystad, Netherlands, operating as a program within Stichting De Kubus (KvK 41247036). Founded in 2004, it functions as the designated provincial support structure (provinciale ondersteuningsorganisatie) for cultural participation and amateur arts across Flevoland province, commissioned by Provincie Flevoland and co-funded by national and private foundations including VSBfonds, Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie, Fonds Verstedelijking Almere, and Cultuurfonds Flevoland. The organization delivers its services through 7 staff members (Manager Paméla Menzo, advisors Karlijn Vriend, Tamarah van der Ploeg, Joury van der Vecht, Kunstbende regional coordinator Jennie Koffeman, and communications staff Mariska Rietveld and Nelleke Brand) and operates without proprietary technology, technology products, or APIs.

Its core offerings span three program tiers: youth talent development (Kunstbende Flevoland workshop rounds for ages 13–19, Next Move provincial dance talent class ages 12–21, In Motion dance days, Advies: Jouw creatieve toekomst), youth project funding (Boost jouw project, awarding €500–€3,000 grants to 19 of 33 applicants across 6 municipalities in 2025), and amateur arts production support (Pak Het Podium, funding up to €5,000 per production for 14 productions per cycle; Han Lammers Fonds €5,000 annual scholarship for ages 18–25). Complementary resource products include the Cultuurkaart Flevoland (directory of 200+ cultural organizations), Handboek Where's The Money (funding handbook), and the Toolkit for grantees. Cross-sector programs include Kunst in sociaal domein (art in social/healthcare domain, with WEL in Flevoland and LKCA).

The business model is publicly funded: Kunstlink charges no fees for advisory services, mentorship, or pitch participation. Revenue derives from commissioning budgets (Provincie Flevoland, SPUK-regeling from the Ministry of OCW) and program co-financing from national and private funds, which are partly redistributed as grants to youth projects and amateur arts productions. Distribution is community-led and event-driven, with pitch evenings hosted in each of the 6 Flevoland municipalities (Almere, Dronten, Lelystad, Noordoostpolder, Urk, Zeewolde), talent classes held at partner venues (De Kubus, De Meerpaal, Reflex Balletstudio), and amplification through the Cultuurkaart, monthly newsletters, and partner networks. The organization participates nationally in the Raad van Twaalf (12 provincial support organizations) under the VLIAK program coordinated by Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie.

Name

Kunstlink Flevoland

Legal name

Stichting De Kubus

Website

https://kunstlinkflevoland.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kunstlink Flevoland is a non-profit provincial cultural support organization in Lelystad, Netherlands, commissioned by Provincie Flevoland to connect amateur artists, youth talent (ages 12–26), and cultural organizations across Flevoland's 6 municipalities through free advisory services, pitch-based grant programs (Boost jouw project, Pak Het Podium), and talent development pathways (Next Move, Kunstbende).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural Support Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts Education & Community Arts Programs (BPAGAHAC)

Keywords

• Amateur arts support
• Cultural participation programs
• Youth talent development
• Arts funding advisory
• Provincial cultural intermediary

Headquarters

HQ city

Lelystad

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Provincial government commissioning (Provincie Flevoland): Kunstlink Flevoland is commissioned by Provincie Flevoland to serve as the provincial support structure for cultural participation and amateur arts. Funding is provided through provincial budget lines and national subsidy programs such as the SPUK-regeling from the Ministry of OCW (ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap). The organization operates as part of Stichting De Kubus.
2. Project grants and co-funding (VSBfonds, Fonds Verstedelijking Almere): Specific programs such as 'Boost jouw project' are funded through contributions from VSBfonds and Fonds Verstedelijking Almere alongside Provincie Flevoland. Kunstlink acts as program organizer and funds are distributed as grants to winning youth projects.
3. Program partnerships (Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie, LKCA, Movisie): Kunstlink participates in national programs (e.g., VLIAK — Versterking Landelijke Infrastructuur Amateurkunst) coordinated by the Raad van Twaalf provincial support organizations, supported by Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie. These are joint-knowledge programs, not revenue-generating services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kunstlink Flevoland is a publicly commissioned provincial cultural support organization that coordinates funding programs, free advisory services, talent development classes, and network events to strengthen amateur arts and cultural participation across the six Flevoland municipalities. Its deliverables include youth project grants (Boost jouw project, €500–€3,000), amateur arts production support (Pak Het Podium, up to €5,000), a talent scholarship (Han Lammers Fonds, €5,000), dance talent classes (Next Move, In Motion), and a regional youth talent competition (Kunstbende Flevoland), all delivered free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Kunstlink Flevoland is a cultural support organization for the Flevoland province that operates as a service platform offering multiple interconnected programs. The core offerings include: Boost jouw project (youth funding program with pitch evenings), Next Move (provincial dance talent class), Pak Het Podium (amateur arts production support), Kunstbende Flevoland (regional youth arts competition), and In Motion (dance talent development weekends). Supporting services include Advies: Jouw creatieve toekomst (free creative career consultations), Handboek Where's The Money (funding guide), and Cultuurkaart Flevoland (directory of 200+ cultural venues). Additional programs cover Kunst in sociaal domein (art in healthcare), Bereik jouw doelgroepen (audience reach support), Passie voor Flevoland (community arts events), and the Han Lammers Fonds scholarship (€5,000 for young talent). The organization functions as a coordination hub connecting artists, venues, funding sources, and audiences across Flevoland municipalities.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Boost jouw project: A program supporting cultural ideas from and for young people in Flevoland through pitch evenings and funding
• Pak Het Podium
• Kunstbende Flevoland
• Next Move
• In Motion

Products and services

• Boost jouw project A youth culture funding program that supports cultural ideas from and for young people through pitch evenings, financial grants of €500–€3,000 per project, and advisor guidance; in 2025, 19 of 33 submissions were funded across Flevoland's six municipalities.
• Next Move A provincial dance talent class for passionate dancers aged 12–21, providing lessons from top Dutch dance teachers, technique development, and preparation for dance vocational training; runs biweekly on Saturdays across partner venues in Flevoland.
• Pak Het Podium A program supporting 14 amateur art productions per cycle with tailored guidance, professional maker support, publicity, and funding up to €5,000 per production; strengthens amateur arts in Flevoland through new collaborations and innovation.
• Kunstbende Flevoland Regional coordination of the national Kunstbende youth arts competition for ages 13–19, organizing local workshop rounds and pre-selections across Flevoland municipalities across eight categories: dance, DJ, expo, fashion, film, music, language, and theater.
• In Motion Part of the Het Talent van Flevoland 2 talent development program, organizing dance days and weekends four times yearly in collaboration with Flevoland dance schools; covers diverse styles including waacking, urban contemporary, afro, dancehall, litefeet, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and classical dance.
• Advies: Jouw creatieve toekomst Free personal consultation service offering advice on study choices, career opportunities, portfolios, and work experience in the creative sector for young people who are unsure about their creative future.
• Handboek Where's The Money A practical handbook guiding users through the process of finding, applying for, and obtaining financing for artistic projects, including idea development, finding suitable funds, writing project plans, and project evaluation; 2026 edition available.
• Cultuurkaart Flevoland An annual directory of more than 200 venues, organizations, foundations, associations, and opportunities in Flevoland where talent can develop and flourish, organized by municipality and discipline.
• Kunst in sociaal domein A program connecting art and healthcare/social sectors, researching sustainable partnerships between cultural and care organizations in Flevoland; includes themed meetings, webinars, and work conferences.
• Bereik jouw doelgroepen A service helping project organizers find Flevoland artists or groups as participants for art projects, connect with venues, and reach audiences through Kunstlink's communication channels.
• Passie voor Flevoland A program bringing special performing arts to special locations in Flevoland since 2004; local theater groups, choirs, orchestras, storytellers, dancers, and residents present short performances at characteristic sites across the province.
• Han Lammers Fonds An annual scholarship of €5,000 for Flevoland talent aged 18–25 pursuing art and culture education; established in honor of Han Lammers, the first Queen's Commissioner of Flevoland.
• Cultuurmakersdag An annual culture makers day for Flevoland cultural sector participants, co-produced by Flevolab and Kunstlink in cooperation with Provincie Flevoland and Theater 't Voorhuys.
• Symposium Talentontwikkeling Flevoland An annual symposium bringing culture professionals and policy staff together to review the state of talent development in Flevoland, featuring workshops and inspiring talent performances.
• Netwerk Talentontwikkeling A network-building program for talent development across Flevoland, working with cultural organizations to establish provincial talent classes and maker labs that provide space for experimentation and interdisciplinary work.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 of 33 youth project proposals funded across 6 municipalities in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stichting De KubuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKunstlink Flevoland is an integral part of Stichting De Kubus, the main cultural centre in Lelystad. De Kubus provides the physical location (Agorabaan 3, Lelystad) and administrative structure. Kunstlink serves as the province-wide cultural support arm of De Kubus, extending its reach to all 6 Flevoland municipalities.
• LKCA (Landelijk Kennisinstituut Cultuureducatie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLKCA is the national knowledge institute for cultural education. Kunstlink collaborates with LKCA on thematic events such as the Art & Health conference, sharing knowledge on arts and social domain topics, and providing expert speakers.
• De Kubus (cultureel centrum Lelystad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Kubus is the cultural centre in Lelystad and the physical host of Kunstlink Flevoland. It also partners on specific programs including Pak Het Podium and the Next Move dance talent classes. Jointly organized events include the LelySTART Festival and the annual Cultuurmakersdag.
• De Meerpaal (Dronten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDe Meerpaal is a major cultural and community centre in Dronten and a key partner in Kunstlink's talent development programs. It is a partner venue for Next Move dance talent classes, a co-organizer of Kunstbende Flevoland workshops, and collaborates on youth projects including 'Level Up Studio' (Boost jouw project 2025).
• Reflex Ballet- en Dansstudio (Lelystad)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReflex Ballet- en Dansstudio in Lelystad is a partner in the Next Move provincial dance talent class, one of three partner venues alongside De Kubus and De Meerpaal. Next Move runs biweekly on Saturdays at partner dance schools across Flevoland.
• Flevolandse gemeenten (Almere, Dronten, Lelystad, Noordoostpolder, Urk, Zeewolde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach of the 6 Flevoland municipalities collaborates with Kunstlink by hosting pitch evenings at their municipal offices (gemeentehuizen), promoting programs to local youth and cultural organizations, and in some cases co-funding local initiatives (e.g., Lelystad's 'Mensen maken de buurt' supplement of up to €1,500). Municipal cultural policy advisors actively participate in Kunstlink events and programs.
• WEL in FlevolandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWEL in Flevoland (Welzijn) is a social welfare organization. Kunstlink collaborates with WEL on the 'Kunst in sociaal domein' (Art in Social Domain) program, work conferences, and the Art & Health thematic meeting, connecting the arts sector with the healthcare/social welfare sector.
• Kunstbende (national)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKunstbende is a national youth talent competition (ages 13–19) organized by multiple national partners including Rabobank, Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie, and ArtEZ. Kunstlink Flevoland serves as the provincial coordinator, organizing Flevoland workshop rounds, pre-selections, and preparing participants for the national finale in Amsterdam.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kunstloc Brabant: Provincial cultural support organization for Noord-Brabant, also a member of the Raad van Twaalf network. Directly comparable as a peer provincial support structure providing advisory services, amateur arts funding, and talent development programming in another Dutch province.
• Kunst en Cultuur Drenthe: Provincial support organization for amateur arts and cultural participation in Drenthe. Directly comparable in scope, mandate, and Raad van Twaalf membership, serving a similar rural Dutch province.
• Cultuurconnectie: Provincial support organization for Overijssel (also known as Cultuurconnectie / HCO), part of the Raad van Twaalf. Comparable as a peer provincial intermediary running amateur arts programs, talent development, and cultural participation initiatives.
• Kunstgebouw Zuid-Holland: Provincial cultural support organization for Zuid-Holland. Comparable as a mandated provincial structure providing cultural participation programs, amateur arts support, and cultural education initiatives similar to Kunstlink Flevoland.
• Keunstwurk: Provincial support organization for amateur arts and cultural participation in Friesland, also a Raad van Twaalf member. Comparable as a peer provincial intermediary delivering funding programs, talent development, and cultural advisory services in a Dutch province.

Others

• VSBfonds: Private Dutch foundation supporting social and cultural initiatives that co-finances Boost jouw project alongside Provincie Flevoland. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and co-funder rather than a direct competitor.
• Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie: National public fund for cultural participation that co-finances Kunstlink's programs (Next Move, Pak Het Podium, VLIAK). Comparable as an ecosystem participant providing upstream funding and policy framework rather than competing directly.
• LKCA (Landelijk Kennisinstituut Cultuureducatie): National knowledge institute for cultural education. Collaborates with Kunstlink on Art & Health conferences and shares knowledge on arts and social domain topics; operates at national level as enabling infrastructure rather than competing with Kunstlink's provincial programs.

Emerging players

• Kunstbende: National youth arts competition (ages 13-19) across 8 categories. Kunstlink Flevoland is the Flevoland coordinator for Kunstbende, so they are closely affiliated but Kunstbende operates at national scale while Kunstlink is provincial.

Broad incumbents

• Stichting De Kubus: Parent entity and main cultural center in Lelystad. Directly comparable as Kunstlink Flevoland operates as the provincial cultural support arm within Stichting De Kubus, sharing infrastructure, programs, and administrative structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Next-Move-2267597436835685
• Instagraminstagram.com/nextmove_dansklas/?hl=nl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kunstlink-flevoland

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Profiles7 records

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