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Spaarnestad has a unique creative hub in Haarlem-North with De Volharding: ‘There is no separation between the social and the artistic’

Spaarnestad has a unique creative hub in Haarlem-North with De Volharding: ‘There is no separation between the social and the artistic’

De Volharding has emerged as a unique creative incubator in Haarlem-Noord, aimed at integrating social and artistic initiatives. Coordinator Hugo Post describes the site as a vital space for cultural growth that brings together both new and experienced creators.

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