Netherlands Van Gogh Tender

In the autumn of 2023 it will be 140 years since Vincent van Gogh stayed in Drenthe. In the run-up to this anniversary year and a major Van Gogh exhibition in the Drents Museum September 2023 the van Gogh in Drenthe initiative group Province of Drenthe participating municipalities Marketing Drenthe Recreation Board Drenthe and the Drents Museum has drawn up a project plan. The aim of the initiative group is to make the cultural legacy of Vincent van Gogh in Drenthe permanently visible and experienceable for residents as well as domestic and foreign visitors.The story about Van Gogh in Drenthe has national and international appeal and is interesting for different target groups. The special story of Van Gogh is used to emphasize the values of Drenthe. The plan that has been drawn up contains ideas for investing in routes and arrangements an international symposium an educational programme a major music spectacle a film about Van Gogh and marketing and PR.The Provincial Executive proposes to provide a subsidy of 250000 for the Van Gogh in Drenthe project plan. Of this 100000 is for the implementation of the first phase of the project plan by Marketing Drenthe and 150000 is for the making of a Van Gogh film by ZOD Films. The Provincial Executive also proposes that the Provincial Council declare its intention to make a total of 600000 available for the period 2021-2023 for the implementation of the project plan. For the remaining 350000 a decision will be made in 2022 and 2023. The project plan also includes a contribution from the participating municipalities and partner organisations. Decision-making on this must take place within the municipalities. Participation in the Van Gogh Year is therefore subject to decision-making.