Platform BK researches the role of art in society and takes action for a better art policy. We represent artists, curators, designers, critics and other cultural producers.
Platform BK has been committed to fair fees for artists since its inception. We are the advocate and co-initiator of the guideline for artists’ fees, which BKNL introduced in 2017 on behalf of the visual arts sector. The guideline aims to professionalise the contractual practice between institutions and artists and contributes to improving the income position of artists.
The Algemene Rekenkamer conducted an research into the Fair Practice Code as a subsidy condition in the cultural sector. The conclusion is that awareness of the Fair Practice Code brings about change, but that there is no check on the implementation of the Fair Practice Code.
22/05/2023
The Federatie Beeldrechten presents the research report into the economic value of the image sector. The Federatie Beeldrecht is a partnership between BBK, BNO, BOK, DuPho, the Kunstenbond, NVJ/NVF, Pictoright and us Platform BK. Together we are committed to a better copyright position for creators. “Although it is clear that the use of images has […]
15/05/2023
Towards a resilient and agile cultural sector in Amsterdam This working group was formed in May 2022; we have been asked to make an advice to the alderman. We have, all in a personal capacity, made an inventory of the current bottlenecks in the cultural sector as a result of the corona crisis and what […]
07/04/2023
On the clash between exhibition production as social practice and the institutional framework. A report on ‘Studio Talks: Artists in the Political Arena’, a program by Platform BK and Museum Arnhem.
04/03/2023
10 Years of Platform BK = 10 Years of Solidarity. Become a member of Platform BK for 5 euros per month and support our action for better art policy, fair pay, and providing a platform for critical voices.
24/02/2023
On the 18th of February 2023, Valiz, De Appel, and Platform BK organized a soup meal, a book launch and a conversation on the role and meaning of solidarity in the arts. Read the report here.
23/02/2023
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