ArtEZ University of the Arts

ArtEZ University of the Arts (Dutch: ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten) is an art academy in the Netherlands. ArtEZ combines several art institutes and art disciplines with branches in Arnhem, Enschede, and Zwolle. In its name the A stands for Arnhem, the E for Enschede, and Z for Zwolle.^[1]

ArtEZ University of the Arts

ArtEZ hogeschool voor de kunsten
A photo of the ArtEZ Arnhem campus, designed by Gerrit Rietveld.
Type	Private art academy
Established	2002
Accreditation	NVAO
Total staff	± 1000
Students	± 3000
Location	Arnhem, Enschede and Zwolle , Netherlands 51°59′1.9″N 5°53′40.7″E
Language	Dutch, English
Colours	Black and aqua
Website	artez.nl

Academies

ArtEZ has divisions in the following subjects in the following locations:

• Arnhem: Fashion design, graphic design, product design, fine art, music, creative writing, dance, theatre, architecture, interior design, education in art, interaction design
• Enschede has two locations:
  • The AKI Academy for Art & Design: Graphic design, fine art, and moving image
  • The conservatory: Music and education in art
• Zwolle: Graphic design, music, architecture, interior, education in art

Notable teachers and alumni

• Alexander van Slobbe (fashion designer)
• Bertolf Lentink (musician)
• Daan Roosegaarde (innovator)
• Dianne van Giersbergen (Soprano)
• Evert Bloemsma (photographer and type designer)
• Hanco Kolk (cartoonist)
• Ilse Warringa (voice actress)
• Iris van Herpen (fashion designer)
• Jan Vayne (pianist)
• Jeangu Macrooy (musician)
• Levi van Veluw (fine arts)
• Lidewij Edelkoort (trend forecaster)
• Lucas Ossendrijver (fashion designer)
• Marcel Wanders (product designer)
• Martin Majoor (type designer)
• Merlijn Twaalfhoven (composer)
• Michiel Braam (jazz pianist)
• Ruud-Jan Kokke (product designer)
• Sanne Hans (singer)
• Simone Atangana Bekono (writer)^[2]
• Tom Holkenborg (DJ, componist and producer)
• Viktor & Rolf (fashion designers)
• Wilbert Das (fashion designer)