On the basis of a public-private partnership model, Lower Austria’s NÖ Kulturwirtschaft (NÖKU), a limited liability company, operates notable cultural institutions such as the Festspielhaus St. Pölten, Kunsthalle Krems, Grafenegg Music Festival, Schallaburg Castle, etc. It’s been ten years now since Lower Austria’s major cultural venues have been placed in private hands. The result is an amazing case study and a success story on many levels: cultural activity has increased in volume, quality, and economic viability.
