Organizer Information:

The HOME OF PERFORMANCE PRACTICES at ArtEZ University of the Arts is a leading European institution for advanced artistic research. The program is specifically tailored for practitioners with extensive experience who wish to challenge their practice through rigorous, intensive residential teaching.

Title & Description:

Applications are open for the Autumn 2026 cohort of the MA Performance Practices.

This highly vocational Master’s degree program welcomes artists seeking to advance their careers through practice-as-research in performance art, choreography, contemporary theatre, live art, and somatic practices. The program operates on a full-time basis (4 to 5 days per week). While permanent residence in Arnhem is not strictly required and students may commute, physical presence during the intensive teaching blocks is mandatory.

Category:

Education

(Open to experimental dance, choreography, contemporary theatre, live art).

Eligibility:

  • Who: Performance practitioners with a BA or equivalent degree and sufficient professional experience.
  • Requirements: Non-EU candidates must be eligible to obtain a long-stay student visa (MVV) and a residence permit (VVR) for the Netherlands prior to enrollment. Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80) is required.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Education: A comprehensive, research-driven Master's degree from a prestigious arts university.
  • Funding: Two specific scholarship opportunities are available for non-EU/EEA students (the ArtEZ Scholarship and the NL Holland Scholarship) to help offset higher international tuition costs.

Application Fee:

[Check Studielink for registration fees]

Program Costs:

  • EU Tuition: Approximately €2,601 EUR per year (statutory fee based on 25/26 rates).
  • Non-EU Tuition: Higher institutional fees apply. Non-EU students must also provide a financial guarantee to the Dutch Immigration Service to secure a visa.
  • Students are responsible for their own housing, travel, and living expenses.

Application Requirements:

The application is a multi-stage process. First, candidates must register via the Dutch national database, Studielink. Then, upload the following documents:

  1. Motivation Letter: (Warning: ArtEZ strictly prohibits the use of AI in this letter. Fully AI-generated letters will not be considered).
  2. CV.
  3. Portfolio: Up to 6 links to videos, websites, or photos of your work.
  4. Academic Records: A copy of your BA diploma and transcripts (with certified translations if not in English, Dutch, or German).
  5. ID: A copy of your passport or EU-ID.

Shortlisted applicants will be assigned a "home task" video presentation, followed by a two-day live collaborative audition in Arnhem (or online), and a final individual interview.

How to Apply?

Register via Studielink and submit your required documents through the ArtEZ portal.

Key Dates:

  • Application Deadline: March 27, 2026.
  • Audition Days: April 20 & 21, 2026 (Live in Arnhem) OR April 23 & 24, 2026 (Online).
  • Interviews: April 22 or 28, 2026 (Online).

Location:

Arnhem, The Netherlands.

Contact Information:

Email: mpp@artez.nl