This document discusses the evaluation and continuation of KulturA, a cultural funding program. Over the last two years, KulturA funded 38 out of 59 projects totaling $4.2 million, supporting tangibles like festivals and buildings, expertise like dance schools, and international cultural exchange. While tangible investments and expertise building went well, cultural partnerships could be strengthened. Moving forward, the program aims to be more competitive by raising quality standards and promoting financial stability and co-financing. Reinforcing the cultural infrastructure requires network support, co-financing, and business assistance from all involved parties working together.

1. Evaluation and continuation

2. 2Structure of the presentationWhat is KulturA?What is achieved the last two years?What want the culture funds to achieve?How is this going to be achieved?

3. Reinforcement of the cultural infrastructure3Purpose of KulturA

4. 4Investments in:Tangibles

5. Expertise

6. International exchange5What is achieved?38 projects supported out of 59KulturA $ 1.724.833 (€ 1.160.723) Regular subsidies $ 2.522.076 (€ 1.697.226) +Total $ 4.246.909 (€ 2.857.949)

7. Example 1: Investments in tangiblesSaba Cultural Foundation

8. Saba’s Summer Festival6

9. St. Eustatius Historical Foundation

10. Recreation of an 18th Century Blacksmith Shop7

11. Example 2: Investment in expertise8

12. 9Motiance Dance SchoolIntroduction musical at Sint Maarten

13. Example 3: International exchange10

14. Imbali ArtistImbali project Artist Abroad Program Summer 201011

15. 12EvaluationThe culture foundations created strong ties with the cultural sectorGood projects resultsTangibles and expertise are going wellPartnerships could be betterTerrafuse

17. What’s in the future?More competition Better quality in the applicationFinancial stability needed More co-financingDanzarte14

18. How can you help?1. Network15