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Maastricht

Introduction to the Maastrichtenaar arts and antiques sector

Maastricht and the surrounding Limburg region are among the leading, central, and time-honoured sections of the Dutch CCS (creative/artistic and cultural sector). This also applies to the art and antiques segment. There are several causes for its position, including its extensiveness and high values. For example, it has recently extended to include more than 3 000 enterprises. They include over 1 000 amateur art organisations and 350 heritage organisations. This results in the segment featuring diverse specialists. Among them are around 2 500 art professionals and 19 000 heritage volunteers. This includes various professionals and specialists who operate in sections such as:

Is the sector high-value and innovative?

As a result, the sector has notably high annual turnover rates. For example, it has recently generated an annual revenue of more than 4 710 616 000 EUR. Such values in turn aid the Dutch CCS. The Limburg region, including Maastricht, also assists the segment in several other ways. These include furthering its development through a high focus on research and by presenting the latest artistic creations. This results in the Dutch CCS furthering its growth.

Generally, the Limburg region presents its latest innovations and artistic wares during trade and public expos. Examples include annual events in Maastricht that attract tens of thousands of attendees.