Are you graduating from art school in The Netherlands or Belgium? this one's for you!
Are you ready to develop your practice in our experimental project space? This within a vibrant network of fellow starting ánd renowned artists? Then mark june 5th 23:00 in your calendar, the deadline for our Apprentice Master program
About us & the program
Hi! We are Kunstpodium T: an art space for emerging artists. From the city heart of Tilburg we initiate encounters between artists through experiment, exchange and community-based practice. If you’re selected for our Apprentice/Master program, you’ll join forces with three fellow recent graduates and a renowned artist. After getting to know each other and each other's work, you’ll create an exhibition in a spirit of collectivity.
For the coming year, we will further strengthen our collaboration with Cas-co, Leuven. They will help with the selection process and host a Master/Apprentice exhibition.
This season we’ll select 28 recently graduated artists, they will be divided into 7 different groups.
Participation is compensated with a decent exhibition fee.
*It is possible to apply as an autodidact. Please send an e-mail to contact@kunstpodium-t.com. We will determine your eligibility for our program on a case-by-case basis.
TOO LATE?
Are you too late to apply and have a good reason? Then send an e-mail to contact@kunstpodium-t.com.
YEARMASTER
The Yearmaster is the program’s ambassador. Together with the team of Kunstpodium T they invite the Masters, help us select the Apprentices and form the groups.
This season's Yearmaster is Bas Kosters
"I believe in boundless artistic practice in which disciplines flow into one another, but which manifests itself primarily in an open view of the art community as a whole. Currently, the art world, just like the ordinary world, is under enormous pressure; how do you deal with this as an artist, and what position do you take?
What I strive for is a non-hierarchical way of collaborating, where we look at our similarities and how we are equal. A good result for me would be if every artist experiences personal growth, but above all finds connection and companionship"
MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM
We'll select around 28 artists; Apprentices. In small groups, they join forces with a renowned & experienced artist; Master. Together they create an exhibition in a spirit of collectivity, learning with – and from – each other.
The collective nature of the program makes you take a closer look at your practice. The program is a way to experiment within your artistic practice and exhibit. We provide you with a vibrant, durable community.
REQUIREMENTS
The Apprentice/Master program is for 2026 graduates from Dutch or Belgian art academies with an autonomous practice. Most important is your drive to gain experience in the art world, being an active part of our community and eagerness to develop your practice.
The kick-off will take place in September 2026, with the season running until July 2027.
We expect your dedication to the program by spending at least two days a month on the program, attending the kick-off week, a community day and the opening events of the other groups.