Subsidy Dependence and the Cultural Value / Subsidy Ratio of Dutch Performing Arts Venues

This study focusses on subsidy dependence of Dutch performing arts venues, and on the cultural value / subsidy ratio of these venues. The samples consist of Dutch performing arts venues for the years 2010 and 2012. The information is collected from the Theatre Analysis System. Several conclusions about the effects on subsidy dependence of Dutch performing arts venues can be drawn from this research. Firstly, the size of the performing arts venue, and the percentage of subsidized performances have a significant positive effect on the subsidy dependence of Dutch performing arts venues. Secondly, the number of citizens living in the city where the Dutch performing arts venue is located, the percentage of sponsored income, and the programming of non-theatrical events do not significantly affect the subsidy dependence of Dutch performing arts venues. Furthermore, the following conclusions about the effects on the cultural value / subsidy ratio of Dutch performing arts venues can be drawn from this research. Firstly, the results of this study conclude that the number of citizens living in the city where the Dutch performing arts venue is located, and the programming of non-theatrical events have a significant positive effect on the cultural value / subsidy ratio of Dutch performing arts venues. Secondly, it is concluded that the percentage of sponsored income has no significant effect on the cultural value / subsidy ratio of Dutch performing arts venues. Thirdly, the results about the effect of size of the performing arts venues on the cultural value / subsidy ratio remain inconclusive.