Interdisciplinary Arts Maastricht (iArts)

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Interdisciplinary Arts Maastricht (iArts)

The only higher professional study programme where art, science, and entrepreneurship come together. WHO IS IT FOR? You can apply for next academic year.

Diversity - Artistic Research - Interdisciplinary - Teamwork - Project Based Learning - Entrepreneurship - Social issues - International - Do these words trigger you? Located in the center of Maastricht, iArts develops independent thinkers and team-working creators. Through a cross discipline approach and project based learning curriculum, our students become well acquainted with the artistic research and development skills required to incubate, initiate and execute projects. They take a critical position towards societal and cultural issues while incorporating entrepreneurial real life experiences and skillsets. This program is designed to develop independent thinkers towards becoming makers and doers with the skills to prove their presence and proficiency in a changing global environment. Talented students (High School level or equivalent) with artistic and scientific ambitions

WHEN?

17/09/2026

Van wie is de berg? ⛰️

Last week, we joined the opening of Van wie is de berg? at Bureau Europa, and we’re excited to see the work of our iArts alumni as part of the exhibition!
The exhibition takes a fresh look at the ENCI and Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht, bringing together stories, ideas, artistic research and different ways of looking at this ever-changing landscape.

It’s great to see our students and alumni contributing their perspectives to this ongoing conversation. 🔎

Haven’t seen the exhibition yet? You still have plenty of time to check it out!
📍 Bureau Europa, Maastricht
📅 On view until 8 November

Go have a look, explore the mountain and see it from a different perspective! 👀

27/08/2026

Come andisit our exhibition: The taste of Artificial Intelligence at !🧠

If A.I. is so smart anyway, what would it enjoy? What kind of art stimulates A.I.? How do young artists create work that arises at the intersection of A.I. and our natural clumsiness? How does A.I. make fun of our awkward virtuosity and romantic desire for a ‘real’ experience?

This exhibition is especially created for PAS, and is a presentation of A.I. projects of students from the minor of the Research Centre Technology Driven Art. In 2019, Max Wind, on behalf of the chair of technologydrivenart.org, wrote the book The Artistic Taste of Artificial Intelligence, and it immediately became the theme of a series of classes.

Showcased are samples of five years of creative drive through the lens of A.I. Five years of 'Thinking with our Hands.' Because in the end, A.I. doesn’t have hands.

📅 Friday 4 (19:30 - 22:30) & Saturday 5 September (19:00 - 22:45)
📍 Toneelacademie Maastricht, Lenculenstraat 31 - 33
👀 Learn more: https://pasmaastricht.nl/

14/07/2026

Summer is in full swing, but before we fully embrace our summer break, we’d like to take one more look back at the inspiring final weeks of the academic year!

From celebrating achievements to sharing research and showcasing new work, the end of the year was filled with memorable moments:

🤝 A visit from our Industry Board to The Beginning, sparking conversations about emerging practices, collaboration and the future of interdisciplinary arts. (1)
🎨 The Beginning – the graduation exhibition of Maastricht Academy of Arts, where our graduates shared their projects with the world. (2/3)
🎉 Community gathering – students bringing together the iArts community to celebrate another year of learning, creating and collaborating. (4/6)
✨ End-of-Year Symposium – where the What Art Knows research centre presented the outcomes of a year of artistic research and exchanged ideas for future exploration. (7/8)
🎓 Graduation Ceremony – a proud moment as we celebrated our graduates and wished them all the best for the exciting journeys ahead! (9/10)

Thank you to everyone who helped make this academic year so special. We’re proud of everything our community has accomplished and look forward to seeing what comes next. Enjoy a wonderful summer, and we will see you in the new academic year! ☀️

PS. scroll to the end for good vibes!

07/07/2026

Still deciding what to study next academic year?

At iArts, you'll learn to question assumptions, embrace complexity and explore new possibilities through art.

Working across disciplines, you'll develop your own creative voice while addressing real-world challenges with imagination, critical thinking and purpose.

Ready to become part of the next generation of change makers?

Our final application round is now open! Apply today and secure your place at iArts.

06/07/2026

What if art could change the experience of being in hospital?

At iArts, you'll use art, research and collaboration to respond to societal challenges.

An example? A hospital project that transformed a small, windowless room into a cloud observatory, inviting children, families and healthcare professionals to reconnect through imagination.

If you're ready to explore how art can shape society, your journey starts at iArts.

The final application round is still open! Apply now and secure your spot at iArts via https://www.zuyd.nl/opleidingen/interdisciplinary-arts

15/06/2026

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆 & 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱! 👋

Thinking about studying Interdisciplinary Arts in Maastricht? Good news: applications are open again this August!

Still exploring your options or want to know more about our studies? Join our online open evening and discover what iArts is all about.

Meet students and staff, ask your questions and get a glimpse into our interdisciplinary world where art, research and entrepreneurship come together.

🖥 Join our online Open Evening
✨ Meet the iArts community
🌍 Learn about studying in Maastricht

Got excited? New application round opens in August! 📅

Ready to explore, connect and create? Sign up for the Open Evening and start your iArts journey via https://www.zuyd.nl/en/programmes/interdisciplinary-arts!

08/06/2026

A huge congratulations to our iArts alumna Taqwa Ali on winning the 2026 Van Bommel Van Dam Prize!

In her remarkable paintings, Taqwa combines Limburg soil with elements such as hibiscus, the national flower of her native Sudan, creating powerful reflections on identity, belonging and connection across cultures.

“Ali's work is about the place where you are rooted, but also about the way in which an artist can have the power to imbue seemingly meaningless material with so much history and make so many connections that everyone is surprised by it,” said jury members Hadassah Emmerich, Hans den Hartog Jager and Rieke Righolt.

We are incredibly proud to see her unique artistic voice receive this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Taqwa - what an achievement! 👏

Curious? The exhibition featuring work by all four nominees is open to the public free of charge until 4 October 2026.

02/06/2026

What if innovation stopped making things better?

For his graduation project Denovation, iArts graduate Joep Albers created works that deliberately disrupt functionality. Through humour, absurdity and critical design, he explores our relationship with technology, innovation and everyday objects.

In this video portrait, Joep shares the ideas behind his practice and his graduation project at iArts.

👀 Want to know more about studying iArts? Join our online open day on the 18th of June via https://www.zuyd.nl/opleidingen/interdisciplinary-arts -kennismaken!

28/05/2026

At iArts, we explore how art, ecology, and societal challenges can intersect and inspire new ways of thinking.

Therefore we're proud that one of our projects, developed in collaboration with Jacqueline Heerema and Ronald Boer, has been featured in ELIA’s Arts & Ecology Community Hub: Green Initiatives Repository. 🌿

The project is included under “Envisioning Sustainable Futures” and reflects how iArts creates space for experimental, interdisciplinary, and ecologically engaged art education.

Interested? Take a look via: https://elia-artschools.org/page/GreenInitiativesRepository

19/05/2026

A visit to the Universität für angewandte Kunst in Vienna! 🇦🇹

Recently, Oscar and Cassidy went to the Universität für Kunst Wien, to meet up with the teams behind the interdisciplinary arts education in Vienna. During their two day visit, they connected especially with the teams behind the Transformation Studies ArtXScience and Cross-Disciplinary Strategies programmes.

"It was great to meet the people behind these exciting studies and to learn more about their approaches! We recognized the unique position of inter-/cross-/trans-/multi-disciplinary learning in the Arts at a BA level in Europe and the power in aligning on some fundamental ideas. Moving forward we are eager to discuss our ideas and approaches more, as well as providing exchange opportunities for our students and staff." - Oscar

We are excited to continue building this connection and look forward to what comes next!

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+31433263359

Website

https://www.zuyd.nl/en/programmes/interdisciplinary-arts

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