Together with the departments, Rietveld and Sandberg organise a series of monthly lectures to prepare students and recent graduates for professional practice after their studies. By inviting both experts and alums, the series aims to give participants a clearer idea of what professional practice they aspire to and what their first steps will be after graduation.  

The programme is open to Rietveld and Sandberg students as well as alums who have recently (less than 5 years ago) graduated. 

The monthly programme starts at 17:15 hrs and is followed by a communal meal prepared by the Rietveld Canteen to discuss the topic further and connect with each other. (Note: participants pay for their own meal, we pay for a drink). 

 

Programme 2025

16 January

On residencies as learning environments & International opportunities

Presentations and panel discussion with Rijksakademie, Jan van Eyck, de Ateliers, Hotel Maria Kapel, Kunsthuis Syb and Dutch Culture about international opportunities

Followed by a session with Angela Serino and Jonas Vansteenkiste 

 

23 January

Legal Life After Rietveld and Sandberg

On issues related to getting your visa after graduation

 

27 February

On Dutch Funding System

Presentations and panel discussion with Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunst, Mondriaan Fonds, Stimulerings Fonds and Voordekunst.

Followed by a session hosted by Pedro Matias

 

13 March

On positioning yourself as an artist

 

March / April 

Practicum Generale workshops on funding application writing & bookkeeping

 

24 April

On the life-work balance 

 

We hope to see you there!