Three beautiful spaces will become available in our building on February 1, 2023. So we are looking for enthusiastic new members, who are not only looking for a studio space, but also would like to be part of the association Kostgewonnen. We manage the building ourselves. This results in low rent and a lot of participation in the decision making, but also requires self-efficacy by the members. Working in Kostgewonnen means being involved in the association, doing chores, holding meetings, being social and taking joint responsibility for managing and preserving the property for the future. It is a plus if the new tenant has administrative or organizational experience.
Two spaces on the ground floor will become available for socially engaged initiatives. On the first floor, a studio space will become available for an emerging artist or designer, with preference given to candidates who are underrepresented in our community. Read more about the specific profile and facilities of the different spaces below.
You can apply by sending an email to
registration is closed
Please send us a pdf with personal motivation, including answers to the points below:
Who are you?
What is your background?
Tell us something about your work and show examples or link us to your website or Instagram.
What space are you interested in? What do you want to do in the space? What can you contribute to the association?
Please send your email until December 31, 2022.
If you would like to see the space, you can do so on Sunday, Dec. 18, or in the second week of January. Send an email for an appointment to
A number of candidates will be invited for an interview on Jan. 19. That same evening, the association will decide to whom the space will be assigned.
About us
Since 1993, the former school building has been used as living- and working-space under the name Kostgewonnen. In 2005 the property was purchased by Vereniging Kostgangers, of which all tenants are members. The building was thoroughly renovated over 3 years, largely by the members themselves, to make room for a variety of cultural functions. For example, the building contains 12 studio spaces for artists, designers, filmmakers, among others, 7 (atelier-) apartments and 1 theater. The building is managed by its members. There is a board and there are work-groups for the maintenance of building and garden and for internal and public activities.
1. Atelier 1st floor
This is a work space of 44 square meters with loft and small back room. It is located at the front of the building overlooking the Kostverlorenvaart. We share a spacious garden on the east and a roof terrace on the west. The room costs € 375 per month, including internet and membership, excluding gas/water/electricity. A deposit of 3 months' basic rent is required.
For this space we are looking for a young artist or designer (or duo) in the beginning of their career, who will strengthen and enrich the cultural diversity in our building. In a society where opportunities are still uneven, we would like to be a community that better reflects our society.
2. Space ground floor garden side
This is a space of 47 square meters on the first floor. We share a spacious garden on the east and a roof terrace on the west. The space costs about € 400 per month, including internet and membership, excluding gas/water/electricity. A deposit of 3 months' bare rent is required.
For this space, we are looking for a social organization or world improver, who regularly opens the doors for activities, workshops, education or social services. We are looking for people who are outward-looking and connect with the city and its residents. We give preference to people from underrepresented groups.
3. Space ground floor frontside - space to be remodeled.
This is a space of over 35 square meters that will be built in January by the association (part of a former daycare). It will be casco-ready. We share a spacious garden on the east and a roof terrace on the west. The room costs about € 320 per month, excluding gas/water/electricity. A deposit of 3 months' basic rent is required.
For this space, we are looking for a social organization or world improver, which regularly opens its doors for activities, workshops, education or social services. We are looking for people who are outward-looking and connect with the city and its residents. We give preference to people from underrepresented groups.
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In gebouw ‘Kostgewonnen” zijn meer dan 21 eenheden waar gewoond en gewerkt wordt.
Gezamenlijk beheren we het gebouw, tuin en dakterras. In de tuin is een gedeelte met vaste planten en er zijn ‘tuinbakken’ waar individueel, kleinschalig groenten en kruiden worden gekweekt. Op het dakterras zijn bakken met kruiden en daar kunnen eventueel meer planten komen omdat daar nu dichtbij (regen)water voorhanden is. Dat is echt nodig want de planten op het dakterras drogen extra snel uit.
We hadden zelf al 3 watertonnen aangeschaft, waarvan één kleine ton voor het dakterras. Door de subsidie hebben we onze regentonnen kunnen aansluiten. Dit hadden we eerder nog niet kunnen realiseren omdat we geld aan het reserveren zijn voor oa het verduurzamen van het pand en stond dit project stil. Met de subsidie hebben we dit project eindelijk kunnen afronden en kunnen we meer regenwater opvangen, wat we goed kunnen gebruiken voor de planten in de tuin en op het dakterras.
We zijn al bewust bezig om zo zuinig mogelijk om te gaan met water voor de tuin. Het is fijn om nu voor het bewateren, meer regenwater te kunnen gebruiken. De planten in ‘de tuinbakken’ die langer in de zon staan, hebben vaker water nodig dan de vaste planten in schaduwrijke tuin.
Met de kinderen in het pand worden samen de ‘tuinbakken’ onderhouden, zodat zij worden meegenomen in het groeiproces en het water geven. Daarnaast hebben we bepaalde vaste planten de afgelopen zomers extra water moeten geven. Dit deden we plaatselijk met een gieter. Naar verwachting zullen we dit elke zomer moeten blijven doen. Dus zullen we extra spaarzaam moeten zijn met het regenwater dat we nu kunnen opvangen.
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Fraaie verzameling met de vangst van twee sessies door drie magneetvissers bij ons voro de deur. Nu is het wachten op de wagen van de gemeente om de fietsen op te halen.
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OPENING THURSDAY 5TH OF MAY 17.00-21.200
RUNS UNTIL 18TH OF JUNE, 2022
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Groepsexpositie georganiseerd door ars aemula naturae en Singelpark.
Kostganger Tom van Teijlingen doet er aan mee.
Van 26 juni t/m 25 juli in het oude V&D gebouw aan de Breestraat te Leiden.
Dinsdag t/m zondag van 10.00 uur tot 18.00 uur.
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Riet Wijnen doet mee aan Beelden in Leiden, een expositie in de open lucht in het centrum van Leiden.
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AT5 was op bezoek in Kosgewonnen voor het tv-programma Straten van Amsterdam.
Kijk de uitzending bij AT5. Ons item begin op 8:32.
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