Because Witte de With is able to relay knowledge of contemporary art that is not available through the usual channels of education, it organizes special projects, master classes and workshops for young people on a regular basis. Participants are guided in further developing their knowledge, skills and talents in the field of contemporary fine art and can start creating a professional practice network. Participation by invitation or via registration.
Additionally, in close collaboration with educational institutions, special workshops are developed for students.
Some examples of peer-led and co-creation projects include: It’s a new brand world/The Exciting Museum (2009); JET – it’s not a plane, it’s not a girl’s name, it's a book about art (2008-2009); Speak Out/Where do we go from here? (2007-2008); ArtVIPs master classes for young people (2007); Can small battles change the world? (2006); Is it because I'm black? (2006).
Some examples of workshops and master classes include: master class by Julia Dualt & William J. O’Brien during the exhibition Making is Thinking (2011); master class by Wendelien van Oldenborgh during Rotterdam Dialogues: Morality (2010); workshops by Melissa Grondlund, Raimundas Malasauskas and Judy Radul during Rotterdam Dialogues: Critics, Curators, Artists (2008-2009); master classes by Tim Griffin, Jan Hoet and Ulrike Ottinger during Rotterdam Dialogues; Critics, Curators, Artists (2008-2009); master classes by William Hunt (2008).
Some examples of collaborative projects with the Willem de Kooning Academie include: master classes by Marc Bijl (2010) and William Hunt (2008) for a group of ten, especially selected fourth year students of autonomous fine art; workshop by Hedwig Houben for a group of third and fourth year students of autonomous fine art.
For further information, or an appointment, please contact Karin Schipper by sending an e-mail to karin@wdw.nl or calling +31 (0)10 411 01 44.
