Across the Border #8

Without space, there is no culture—but the city is growing, and the pressure is mounting. What does that mean for creators, municipalities, and the sector itself? Come find out on October 1.

Together with a number of inspiring guests, we’ll explore various aspects of this issue—from temporary workspaces to permanent facilities, and from finding a place to creating space for new creators, new initiatives, and new audiences. We’ll announce who’s joining us soon. Keep an eye on our website and social media.

After the talk show

• Did you catch up with people you know and meet new people?
• Have you gained new insights into the tension between urban growth and the space that culture requires?
• Have you heard any inspiring examples of creators and organizations that have found their place or created one for themselves?
• Will you go home with fresh insights and ideas to continue the conversation within your team, organization, or in your partnerships?

For whom

For everyone active in the cultural sector in Arnhem and Nijmegen: creators, programmers, artistic and executive directors, marketers, policymakers, fundraisers, and cultural innovators. Whether you’ve been in the field for years or are just getting started, you’re more than welcome!

Program

Starting at 3:30 p.m., you’re welcome to drop by for coffee and tea. At 4:00 p.m., we’ll kick off the afternoon session led by our regular host, Jelko Arts. With his infectious enthusiasm and knack for asking exactly the right questions, he consistently brings out the best in our panelists, and you’ll go home with more inspiration than you expected. After 75 minutes of stories, insights, and discussion, there will be plenty of time to chat over drinks. The familiar segments “By the Coffee Machine” and “Pass It On” will once again add variety to the program this edition.

For this edition, we’re guests at BLIK podium on Waalbandijk in Nijmegen, an arts and culture platform where connection is central and creative energy is palpable. A place that fits perfectly with the theme of the afternoon!

Practical information

Date: October 1, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m. (doors open at 3:30 p.m.)
Cost: Free (registration required)
Location: BLIK podium, Waalbandijk 14 E/F, Nijmegen

Sign up and more information

The programs of Cultuur Academy not only offer depth in specific areas of knowledge. In our activities you also always meet other culture professionals from the Arnhem-Nijmegen region. The mutual exchange of experience and knowledge and the expansion of your network within the sector are a valuable by-product of your participation in our programs.

Do you have questions or would like additional information? If so, please contact Moniek Klabbers. Do you have practical questions about registration or location, for example? Then contact info@cultuuracademy.nl.

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