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Stories

What is the work experience at ArtEZ? You can read all about this in the Employees’ stories, from practical issues such as travelling time, organising their own work to one’s personal observation of working among so many passionate colleagues. 

Mara Joustra, Head of Comic Design and Animation Design

What makes a job in education so special? For Mara Joustra, it’s mostly the opportunity to work with young people who are just starting out in their artistic careers.

Luke Christoffel

Luke Christoffel, Project Officer at the Pop Academy Enschede

Luke is a musician through and through. He learns a lot from students and highly recommends a job in education to anyone. Read more in Luke’s story.

Lucas Verweij

Lucas Verweij, Head of the programmes Fine Art and Design in Education and Try Out in Zwolle

Lucas has held many roles in art education, including developer, design lecturer, guest professor, and head of department. He’s happy to share what makes working at ArtEZ so special.

René Karomi

René Karomi, Communications Officer

As an all-round communications officer, René organizes events and is also involved in positioning new programmes. How does he like working at ArtEZ? He’s happy to share his story.

Margriet van Maaren-de Groot

Margriet van Maaren-de Groot, Receptionist and Telephone Operator

Besides answering calls, responding to questions, and keeping an eye on all the bells and whistles, Margriet van Maaren-de Groot is often the face of ArtEZ in Arnhem. What does the job of a receptionist and phone operator at ArtEZ involve?

Koen de Graaf

Koen de Graaf, Printmaking Workshop Instructor

As a workshop instructor, Koen teaches courses and offers hands-on guidance to students who want to work with or experiment with specific techniques. Why did he choose this job? Koen shares his story.

Jan-Wolter Smit, Lecturer in Pop Music History

Jan-Wolter Smit works as a Lecturer in Pop Music History, an expert in educational innovation, and a teacher trainer at ArtEZ Conservatory in Enschede. What is his experience of working at ArtEZ?

Margreet van Maaren-de Groot, Management Assistant

Margreet joined ArtEZ after working at an accounting firm: “That was quite the shift, from office life to an art university!”

Joost Clement, HR Advisor

Joost Clement lives in Den Velde, municipality of Hardenberg, and commutes between home, Zwolle, and Arnhem for work. How does that work out for him?

Charlotte

Charlotte Ben Gershon, Coordinator of the Center for Teaching & Learning

Charlotte founded the Center for Teaching and Learning at ArtEZ. What kinds of training do ArtEZ staff need? How do you organize a suitable offer? Charlotte explains how she tackled this and the opportunities ArtEZ provides.