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Open Day ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Arnhem

Discover what your options are. Talk to teachers and students, visit the professional work studios, take part in information sessions, see work, taste the atmosphere and gather all the information you need for your future!

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Please note: a separate registration is required for the information sessions of the Bachelor's programme Fashion Design.

ArtEZ Onderlangs 9 Arnhem, Oude Kraan 26 and Oude Kraan 74
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Which programmes will be present?

Bachelor's

Design Art Technology, Fine Art and Design in Education, Fashion Design, BEAR Fine Art, Graphic Design, Product Design, Creative Writing

Preparatory Education

Art & Design Preparatory Programme, Orientation Course Art & Design, Pre-Academy Art & Design

Master's

Architecture, Creative Writing

Programme

Preparatory Programmes


Presentation on the Preparatory programme, Orientation Course and Pre-academy Art & Design. Learn more about the preparatory courses where you can find out if a course in visual arts suits you, build a portfolio, and get to know our different bachelor's programs in fine art and design.

Location: Rietveld building, canteen Time: from 10:00 to 16:00

BEAR Fine Art

Curious about the BEAR Fine Art programme? During the open day, you'll get a clear impression of the programme. You can visit student studios, watch presentations, and receive useful information during a one-on-one conversation. You can also get advice on your portfolio.

Location: Oude Kraan 74, Ground Floor
Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Join our speed dating sessions with tutors and students to ask all your questions
Sessions run from 10:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00. Sign up at the entrance of OK74.

Exhibition & Studio Tours
Explore the exhibition and join a guided tour of the BEAR studios. Get an inside look at student and graduate work in progress.

Portfolio Reviews
Receive constructive feedback on your portfolio. Please bring physical works or printed materials. Reviews will not be conducted on mobile phones.

Creative Writing

Have you always wanted to know what being a writer could mean for you? During the Creative Writing open day, you can attend various performances and take part in inspiring workshops.

Performances and workshops
Location: Rietveld building, room R 3.02 + R.3.05 Time: 10:00 to 16:00 (Dutch)

Information session about the bachelor programme and employment possibilities
Location: Rietveld building, room R 3.04
· 10:30 (Dutch)
· 12:30 (Dutch)
· 14:30 (Dutch)

Please note that the Bachelor Creative Writing is taught entirely in Dutch.

Performances + workshops
Location: Rietveld building, room R 3.02 + R.3.05
Time: 10:00 to 16:00 (Dutch)

Information session about the Master programme
Location: Rietveld building, room R 3.04
· 11:00 (English)
· 13:00 (English)
· 15:00 (English)

Design Art Technology

Design Art Technology invites you to a special Open Day programme where you can experience what it’s like to study in our home for media art, creative technology and experimental design.
 
Discover the department through tours, exhibitions and presentations. Join one-on-one conversations with tutors and students, explore future career possibilities in our field and take part in activities for a chance to win a unique DAT-inspired prize.
 
With students, alumni and tutors from all years present, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and get a real feel for the community!

Exhibition of works and presentations by students and teachers
Location: Oude Kraan 26, room OK4, OK5, OK6, AV-studio
Time: 10:00 – 16:00

Information session about programme and employment + Q&A
Location: Oude Kraan 26, room Auditorium (OK7)
· 10:30 (Dutch)
· 13:30 (English)

Guided tours
Every hour

Fine Art & Design in Education

During the open day, an ongoing programme is presented consisting of workshops, short lectures and presentations by alumni about their professional practice.

Exhibition of work and information from students and teachers
Location: Rietveld building, Ceramics Workshop
Time: from 10:00 to 16:00

Presentation on the curriculum, department and employment possibilities
Location: Rietveld building, Ceramics Workshop
· 10:00 – information session (Dutch)
· 11:00 – information session (Dutch)
· 12:00 – information session (Dutch)
· 13:00 – information session (Dutch)
· 14:00 – information session (Dutch)
· 15:00 – information session, especially for part-time students (Dutch)

Fashion Design

Curious about what it's like to study Fashion Design? During the open day, you'll get a clear impression. For example, by viewing student work, attending classes, and asking questions to students and teachers. The bachelor's programme in Fashion Design also offers information sessions that require separate registration.

Exhibition of work, public classes and information from students and teachers

Location: Rietveld building, second and third floor
Time: from 10:00 to 16:00

Curriculum Introduction - A visual presentation with Q&A (registration required)

Location: Rietveld building, room R2.07

· 11:00 (English)
· 12:30 (Dutch)
· 14:00 (English)
 

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Graphic Design

Various works from students from different years will be on display, giving you insight into their learning and development as graphic designers. There will also be fun workshops to participate in and information on preparing your portfolio for interview.

Exhibition of work and the opportunity to talk to students, alumni and tutors from the department
Location: Rietveld building, ground floor
Time: from 10:00 to 16:00
 
Presentation on the curriculum and the department
Location: Rietveld building, room R1.08
 
· 10:30 (English)
· 13:30 (English)

Product Design

Step into our Playground for Future Makers and explore the world of Product Design! Get inspired by the creative journey of our students. See how an idea grows from the first sketch into a finished product.
 
Join interactive workshops, try out the makers’ playground, and collect useful tips to prepare for your admission. You’ll also have the chance to meet students, alumni, and tutors, ask your questions, and experience the creative atmosphere of our design community.

Join us to explore our department Product Design work and connect with students, alumni, and tutors
Location: Oude Kraan 26 (rooms OK1, OK3, PD studios, central workshops, auditorium)
Time: 10.00–16.00

Presentation on the curriculum and the department
Location: Auditorium, Room OK7
· 11:15 (Dutch)
· 14:15 (English)

 

Workshops

Workshops play an important role at ArtEZ. The workshops are run by technical instructors and workshop assistants. They guide students during the creation of their work. They think along in their creative process and contribute technical solutions.
 
In the Rietveld building, side wing and second floor, you will find the following workshops: Computer workshop, Photography studio, Fashion atelier, Paper Shop, Ceramics and Liquid plastics workshop, Graphics and (screen) Print workshop. The Photography workshop is located in the basement and can be accessed via the entrance to the underground Theatrium.
 
Oude Kraan 26 houses the Digital, Wood, Metal, Shoes & Leather workshops and the Central shop, Hard- and software Lab and Audiovisual workshop.

General information

Are you coming to the open day with someone else? You are very welcome! Each prospective student may bring two accompanying person to the open day.

Addresses

Onderlangs 9, 6812 CE Arnhem
Oude Kraan 26, 6811 LK Arnhem
Oude Kraan 74, 6811 LL Arnhem

Accessibility

Not all of ArtEZ's historic buildings are (fully) wheelchair accessible. If you would like to visit one of the locations in a wheelchair, we recommend contacting the location in question or faz@artez.nl in advance.

Get a taste of the atmosphere

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Disciplines

Fine Art , Design , Fashion , Creative Writing , Architecture and Interior , Education in Art