ArtEZ Business Centre for students
After your ArtEZ Finals, you enter a new phase: you start working. Read below how we can help you during and after your studies. Some things come naturally, but you will also encounter challenges, such as finding a new rhythm, profiling yourself, asking for money for you work, working for zero, doubt, jumping in at the deep end, and networking. Fortunately, you don't have to figure out everything yourself. We are happy to help you. You can find paid work as an independent creator or an employee after graduation if you can confidently communicate your artistic and financial value. We help you become familiar with various entrepreneurial skills you need to professionalise in the cultural field.
During your studies
The project Stagelopen in je eigen bedrijf (SLIEB), meaning Intern in your own business, makes it possible for you as a student to combine your studies with your business. The SLIEB is a project we set up as a pilot from the Quality Agreements.
The READY TO START Café is a meeting for all ArtEZ students BA/MA and ArtEZ alums. You will get information on funds, vouchers, training and coaching. It is a meeting place to get advised and inspired about your professional practice.
During this workshop, you will gain insight into what you need regarding entrepreneurial skills after graduation to feel well-prepared. The workshop is for 3rd year and 4th year students. You will find more information and how your course can schedule the workshop through the link.
Guidance when you start doing business
We can advise you on taking the next step if you want to start your own business after your studies.
Our start-up programme READY TO START offers you, as a fourth-year student or alumnus, two days of workshops for an interdisciplinary group of artists in preparation for your professional practic
As an ArtEZ alum, you can apply for the startup voucher at the ArtEZ Business Centre (ABC) for up to three years after graduation. You can use this voucher for an initial investment in and for your company's startup.
If you are a startup and want to start a business with an innovative and scalable idea, you can get guidance and funding from the network organisation Orion.
Useful when starting
On this page, you will find practical tips on financing your plans filtered by professional fields to find opportunities to help you get started after your studies.
After your studies, you can join a professional organisation representing your interests.
Filtered by professional fields, you will find a selection of online knowledge and information that could be relevant to your business.
Life after ArtEZ
For several years, we followed alums who wrote blogs about what they experienced when they graduated. They are blogs about pitfalls, uncertainty, making money, inspiration and successes in their daily work practices. Read them here.
We selected a student or alumnus as Entrepreneur of the Month for several years. What awaits you after your studies? Is it a matter of luck, wisdom, hard work or good strategy?
ArtEZ tutors talk about the most crucial moments in their careers. Read what choices they made here.
Many alums preceded you and shared helpful tips with you. On this page, you can see them in one overview.