KUNST IN DE STAD VZW BRINGS ART TO THE PEOPLE
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is an association that was founded in 1973 on the initiative of a few art-loving private individuals, with the aim of bringing “art” closer to the people. Not everyone was fortunate enough to be confronted with art from home. This left a large group of people deprived of the pleasures of experiencing art.
For many, however, the threshold of museums remains far too high. After all, “unknown is unloved. Kunst in de Stad wants, by bringing art to the streets, to give an impetus and foretaste, to open the door and show what visual art has to offer. This is why Kunst in de Stad continues along the path it has taken and wants to make Sint-Niklaas a sublime, open art city with international appeal. In 2017, to the amazement of many, we were able to present our new sculpture Johanna and Margaret of Constantinople 1217-French Heirbaut-Grote Markt. In 2018, Kunst in de Stad won the “Cultural Award of the City of Sint-Niklaas.
Public involvement is very important here. Thus, all works of art are the property of the non-profit organization, are made available and, in case of discontinuation, are transferred to the city council. By working independently but in parallel with the city council, the non-profit organization has more scope and opportunities and is closer to the public.
The financial resources to acquire art are obtained through the collection of membership fees, private sponsorship, gala concerts and - today - also through support from city.