Klassieke Academie Graduation Exhibition at Pictura
About this activity.
From July 1 through July 19, 16 graduating students from the Klassieke Academie in Groningen will exhibit their graduation projects at Kunstlievend Genootschap Pictura in Groningen. The Klassieke Academie trains students to become visual artists over the course of five years, with classes taught by professional artists. This year’s graduation work is once again highly diverse in nature, with personal motifs, observations, spiritual experiences, and inspiring stories leading to individuality and expression in style and technique.
The final exhibition, together with the catalog, marks the end of a program of study, but also the beginning of a career as a visual artist. For five years, they have sought new insights, honed their skills, and developed a vision that raises the question: “Who am I in this jungle of artistic expression?” In the graduates’ personal texts in the catalog, visitors can read about their motivations, research, and inspiration.
Students come from all corners of the Netherlands to the Klassieke Academie in Groningen to pursue their studies. Several alumni have successfully participated in national television programs such as “Project Rembrandt,” “Sterren op het Doek,” and “De Gezonken Meesters.” Their work finds its way into the art world in various ways, with presentations in the gallery circuit and art fairs such as PAN or MEAM Barcelona.
Graduating Class of 2026
Grietje Abma, Emme Berkelaar, Laura Borgsteede, Maggie van Buiten, Heidi van Duuren, Irene Gloudemans, Joland van der Helm, Marieke Koerselman, Fred Morssink, Noah Remmelts, Mirjam Ruesink, Jesamine Totañes, Gwendy Veldhuis, Arriënne Verrips, Jolanda Warners and Jeanne Wesseling.
Opening hours for Kunstlievend Genootschap Pictura, St. Walburgstraat 1 in Groningen: Wednesday through Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Klassieke academie.
Particulier en kwalitatief hoogwaardig kunstvakonderwijs door gedreven professionals in de langdurige en rijke Nederlandse traditie met ruimte voor eigen opvattingen van studenten. Het klassiek academisch kunstonderwijs is in Groningen blijven voortbestaan, wat bijna uniek is voor heel Europa. In de 19e eeuw draaide het kunstonderwijs om technische perfectie, aandacht voor je persoonlijke expressie was er niet. In de 20e eeuw draaide het kunstonderwijs juist om die expressie. Vakkennis werd overboord gezet. Ambachtelijke vaardigheden werden niet langer gewaardeerd en overgedragen. De Klassieke Academie combineert klassieke vaardigheden en technieken met eigen(tijdse) talentontwikkeling. Met als doel hoogwaardige beeldende kwaliteit.
Location.
Pictura
Sint Walburgstraat 1
9712 HX Groningen
tel 050-31 89 202
klassiekeacademie.nl/