ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Zwolle

Graphic artists who have a story to tell 

ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Zwolle is located in the former Sophia hospital. Walk through the corridors and have a chat with our friendly storytellers, comic artists, graphic designers, animation designers, interior architects, art teachers and illustrators. Their doors are always open. Their studios look out onto the green inner courtyard, where we regularly host exhibitions and events.

Students at our academy have their own studios, so that they can concentrate on their own designs and creations. But they also collaborate in group projects, sharing creative ideas, doubts, successes and experiences with fellow students. You’ll learn to be open to different perspectives on your own work, other creators’ work and the world around you.

Close-knit community  

Our academy is a tight community. We all look out for one another, and you can feel free to be yourself. Woven into the academy’s soul, that sense of togetherness is what motivates our students. If there’s an event starting at nine in the morning, you can be sure all – or at least most! – of our 400 students will be there.

“If you’re studying at ArtEZ or want to join us, my advice would be to be yourself and keep an open mind. Make the best of those four years. You’ll be surrounded by passionate people who want to achieve great things.” Abel Dijkstra, Comic Design student

Develop your own style

To discover your identity and goals as an artist at ArtEZ also involves a degree of introspection. It’s an intensive but very rewarding process. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself, your unique narrative and the ways in which you can communicate it to the world. You’ll have all the space you need to develop your own style, focusing on your talents and qualities.

“You’re given lots of support, but you’re also free to decide your own path. I really liked that. You’re not here to get approval from your lecturers. There’s no right or wrong answer. To succeed, you need to be intrinsically motivated to create.”

Jaantje van Hout, Illustration Design student

“We encourage you to develop your own narrative and use it as the foundation of your creative process. Each programme takes a different approach, focusing on personal development, teaching and education, research or creative practice. We all work together to create a sustainable and inspiring artistic environment.”

Bob Verheijden, director

Master’s degree programmes

Want to take the next step after your bachelor’s programme? ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Zwolle gives you the tools to deepen your knowledge and skills in a master’s degree programme. You can choose between Illustration Based Narrative, Education in Arts or Interior Architecture.

Contact

Rhijnvis Feithlaan 50, 8021 AM Zwolle

+31 (0)38-4270500

artdesign.zwolle@artez.nl

Route on Google Maps

ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Zwolle is about a 15-minute walk from Zwolle railway station. Bus number 13 or 4 to WKC Diezerpoort stops near the academy. There is a limited number of parking spaces. If you’re coming by car, there’s paid parking at Turfmarkt or in Diezerpoort multi-storey car park.

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