Recently we could bring you the good news that the Grafische Werkplaats can ‘keep printing’ due to getting a two-years grant from the Council of Den Haag.
Because of this we started 2025 with renewed energie, but; though it is great to have the two years, we do have to use these years well to lay a sturdy foundation for a healthy future for the Grafische Werkplaats.
At the same time this presents the Grafische Werkplaats an opportunity to redefine our role and position and plan a durable future on the base of that definition. We shall do that together with the Council of Den Haag, our cultural partners in the city and, of course, our target groups: the artists of Den Haag, other makers and lovers of the Graphic Arts.
To start this process we have had our first session on Tuesday Febr. 18 with a group of representatives of these target groups. It was a extraordinary stimulating session in which the participants gave us their feedback in an open and direct manner towards how they see the role of the Werkplaats, their experiences and expectations.
They gave us an important message: the Werkplaats has to work on more clarity on our role, our facilities + what we offer and we have to improve our relation with our target groups. We shall continue this conversation, extent our advisary board and give it a central role in the futher devellopment of our plans.