The Monday Club

Every Monday, you’re welcome to join us in Arnhem or Nijmegen at De Maandag Club: the weekly workspace and meeting place for anyone working in the cultural sector. You can work independently on your project plans, budgets, or grant applications, or bounce ideas off others. There’s always someone from Cultuur Academy to answer your quick or specific questions. Whether you’re looking for a creative brainstorming session for your project or need help with practical matters like grant applications, budgets, and/or marketing, the Monday Club is here for you!

Do you need in-depth, personalized advice? Then sign up (for free) for a Consultation.

For whom

The Monday Club is intended for anyone working in the cultural sector who enjoys working in a stimulating environment surrounded by others. It’s the perfect place for cultural professionals who are looking for inspiration, new connections, or simply a shared workspace. The Monday Club also caters to people who struggle with procrastination, writing assignments, or difficult tasks. Here, you’ll find structure, motivation, and immediate support for business-related questions.

What to expect.

• Focus and Inspiration
  Work on your plans with full concentration in a pleasant work environment, with good coffee, tea, and others around you.
• Help When You Need It
  Are you stuck on something? Ask a member of Cultuur Academy directly about any business, organizational, or other questions you may have.
• Useful tools and a valuable network
  Browse *Het Grote Fondsenboek*, share your experiences with others in the field, and expand your network. If we can’t help you ourselves, we’ll be happy to put you in touch with someone who can.

During the Monday Club, a member of the Cultuur Academy is always available between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to answer quick questions and brainstorm with you. Useful tools, including *Het Grote Fondsenboek*, are also at your disposal.

How do you participate?

You’re free to come by once, occasionally, or every week. You decide how long you stay and what you need that particular week. If you’d like to come more often, you can also purchase a punch card for 5 Monday Club sessions. It costs €10.00 (which means you get one session for free).

Practical information

Date: ( Almost) every Monday afternoon
Time: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Cost: 1 session for €2.50 or 5 sessions for €10.00, including VAT and unlimited coffee and tea. No registration required
Location: Alternating between Arnhem (Café de Kurk, Steenstraat 68, Arnhem) and Nijmegen (De Basis, Groenewoudseweg 322)

Date and location

The table below shows when the Monday Club meets in Arnhem or Nijmegen.

The Monday Club Specials

In addition to the regular guidance provided by Cultuur Academy , an expert will occasionally join De Maandag Club to help you with a specific topic. For example, our grant coordinator will be available on September 14 and November 16 to answer questions about grants and funding (and specifically about our grants Stroomversneller, Groeispurt and NachtPulse). On October 5, Adil Boughlala will join us for a “ Marketing Consultation ,” and on “Accounting Monday” on October 12, you can consult with Hans Reijs from ENTR. Finance.

October 5, Marketing Consultation with Adil Boughlala

Adil Boughlala serves as Head of Marketing and Communications at Sonsbeek Art Projects and is responsible for marketing, communications, and press relations for Sonsbeek 2026: I don’t need a garden—I share a park. Sonsbeek is Europe’s oldest recurring outdoor exhibition.

In his role, Adil works to raise the profile of the exhibition and the public program, from press campaigns and content strategy to documentation, social media, public communications, and collaborations with artists, partners, and the media.

During the “ Marketing Consultation ,” he enjoys sharing his experiences with developing a communications strategy for an international arts event, reaching diverse target audiences, and the day-to-day realities of marketing in Arnhem’s cultural sector.

Consultation hours are from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. After you register, you will be assigned a specific time slot within this time frame.

October 12: "Accounting Monday" with Hans Reijs

Hans Reijs of ENTR Finance might not be the kind of person you’d immediately recognize as an accountant if you passed him on the street, but behind that cheerful demeanor lies an extremely meticulous professional with a deep passion for the cultural sector.

He’ll help you with your VAT return and income tax and advise you on programs and tax breaks that could benefit you as an artist or creative professional, such as the starter deduction or the small business scheme. Not sure where to start with your bookkeeping, registering with the Chamber of Commerce, or which expenses you can and can’t claim? Ask Hans your questions during The Monday Club.

Not convinced yet? Tax advice usually costs about €125 per hour, but during Accounting Monday, you only pay the admission fee for De Maandag Club: €2.50.

Hans will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for half-hour one-on-one meetings. Registration is required. After you register, you will be assigned a specific time slot within this time frame.

Do you have any questions or would you like additional information? Please contact Moniek Klabbers.

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