The end of the ArtEZ finals '24 is almost here. Most graduates have their diplomas in hand and are ready for the summer. If you act quickly, you can still visit one of the ArtEZ Art & Design academies. Additionally, there is plenty to read on the finals website so you won't miss a thing!
The finals are flying by. We are already in the final week! Here you can read an overview of what you can still visit and reminisce about. So stay in the finals mood with us.
Agenda
From a full finals agenda, we go to a somewhat emptier one. If you fly out the door soon, you can still see all kinds of things at the ArtEZ Art & Design academies. The exhibitions in Arnhem and Zwolle are on view until Sunday the seventh. The one at AKI ArtEZ Academy for Art & Design until Friday 12 July. Will we see you there?
Reading material
At the finals website you will find great reading material in the form of inspiring stories about ArtEZ graduates. In these stories you will find out what they experience and what they have to say.
Daan designed a social workshop for ex-prisoners
Daan Beijer has a unique vision for social reintegration. For his final project for the Associate Degree Interior Designer at ArtEZ, he designed a sheltered workshop for ex-prisoners, aiming to enhance social impact and reduce recidivism. "With my design, I want to give ex-prisoners a new chance. I want to help them get their lives back on track by providing an environment where they can work and grow."
"I am getting better at showing what moves me." Wiebke creates video installations with theatrical elements
Wiebke Schnapper integrates her personal and political motivations into her art. How does this fourth-year Moving Image student at the AKI ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design in Enschede achieve this? She shares insights into her creative process. "Along the way, I gained the tools and courage to show what drives me."
For bassist Amber, it’s perfect when she no longer cares if others think cool or not
Photo: Maaike Ronhaar
After nine years of growing up, studying, and searching for her own sound within the walls of the ArtEZ Academy of Music in Enschede, it's now time for Amber to shine on stage. "My schedule is jam-packed this festival season." In the lead-up to graduating from the Bachelor’s course Academy of Pop Music, Amber Wolters shares her future plans in this story.
Want to know more from all ArtEZ' graduating students, such as how they experienced their course, their future plans, and their tips for current students? Then take a look at the student pages.
Instagram takeovers
ArtEZ students regularly took over ArtEZ's Instagram account during finals! These enthusiasts took you, the Instagram follower, behind the scenes at their graduation. Don't be sad if you missed the takeovers, you can find them in the highlights! Take a look here.
Sparkling images
There are so many great things to share that all social media channels are full of images. You can also expect fun content from time to time during the summer holidays. We are not the only ones who like to share things from the finals, under #ArtEZfinals you will find all sorts of things! Keep an eye on the socials and don't miss a thing.