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Work Space Participant
The communal work spaces are the beating heart of the Vrije Academie. There are special work spaces for drawing and painting, graphic art (etching, lithography, silkscreen, digital printing), ceramics and for wood- and metalwork. Although the Vrije Academie is not an educational institution, participants can receive regular tuition from professional artists. The workshops are run by technical assistants. The academy has a well-stocked library at the disposal of all participants. We welcome beginning, highly motivated artists and offer them artistic guidance as well as some theoretical background.
Becoming a Vrije Academie participant is possible after the positive outcome of an interview during which candidates must submit work to be assessed. The Vrije Academie does not impose a strict age limit. Neither a degree in the arts, nor professional experience are required.

Post-academic studios
From September 2007 the Vrije Academie has been host to DNA (De Nieuwe Academie), a post-academic department geared towards the artist's professional practice. During a two-year working period the academy wants to give highly talented, starting artists the opportunity to deepen and develop their artistic work and to introduce them to all aspects of the professional art world. DNA participants get their own studios to work in (during Vrije Academie opening hours) and receive tuition from renowned artists, curators and art critics. These professionals pay weekly visits to the individual studios and organize lectures, presentations and excursions. DNA's main goals are to stimulate critical introspection and artistic independence. Therefore the emphasis lies on critical counseling and introducing the participants to art institutions and their representatives.
Becoming a DNA participant is possible only after the positive outcome of an interview during which the artistic quality of the candidates work, their professional attitude, mentality and involvement are assessed. Most DNA participants already have a degree in the arts. However, this is not a strict requirement.

Artist-in-residence programme
Vrije Academie has an 'artist-in-residence programme'. Artists interested in this programme may apply.

REGISTRATION OPTIONS AND RATES 2010:

Participants (except for DNA) enrolling after January pay for the remaining months of the calendar year in question. Enrolment for a full year is possible again from September 2010. Tariffs per month: €150.00 for participants, € 120.00 for day-a-week participants. Tariffs may change in 2011.

All prices are exclusive of the cost of materials
See: dagprogramma & cursussen for rates for courses etc.

ASSESSMENT AND ADMISSIONS
(work space applicants only - for workshops there are no admission criteria)
Assessment and admission is possible throughout the year. Candidates must submit recent work to be assessed: at least ten drawings, alternatively five paintings (if too large, photos/slides thereof), a number of models or sculptures (or photos/slides thereof), photographic work, videos, films or DVDs/CD-ROMs. Motivation and the quality of the submitted works are the primary criteria for admission. The assessment interviews are held on Mondays between 09.00 and 10.30 and on Thursdays between 14.00 and 15.30. For an appointment, please phone on workdays between 09.00 and 17.00, tel. 070-3638968.

REGISTRATION
Upon the positive outcome of the assessment interview, the registration form is to be completed and signed. Registration may be cancelled free of charge up to two weeks before commencement of the enrolment period or workshop. Late cancellation will result in an administration charge of €25.00 being levied. In all cases, cancellation is to be submitted in writing. After commencement of the workshops cancellation is no longer possible; you remain liable for the full registration fee and no refund will be made.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

DIRECT DEBIT Direct debit is the preferred method of payment. Upon enrolment for the entire period January - December 2010, payment in 4 instalments is possible (please indicate this preference on the registration form). Upon enrolment after January, payment in maximum two instalments is possible.
Your signed direct debit authorization entitles the Vrije Academie to debit your bank or giro account with the amounts due. Should the occasion arise (if, for example, your account is erroneously debited after cancellation), the direct debit procedures entitle you to have the debited amounts returned to you account within a period of 30 days.

GIRO SLIP Should you prefer not to pay by direct debit, please indicate your preference for payment by giro slip. Bear in mind that, in the event of non payment, the Vrije Academie reserves the right to debit your account per direct debit nonetheless.

CASH Cash payment is only possible in consultation with the finance department.

RATES
You can enroll at the Vrije Academie in the following categories:

- participant at the Vrije Academie
- participant at the DNA (De Nieuwe Academie/The New Academy) section of the Vrije Academie
- participant for one day per week
- workshop attendee
- project member

DISCOUNT VIA THE OOIEVAARSPAS
Holders of an Ooievaarspas (the discount card issued by the city of The Hague) are given discount up to a maximum of € 150.00 per year on participants' fees (excluding DNA) and on workshops and projects upon submission of a copy of their valid discount card or presentation of their valid discount card. For further information about obtaining the Ooievaarspas discount card, please contact the Municipality of The Hague, tel. 070-3537500 or contact www.ooievaarspas.nl.

FURTHER INFORMATION

PARTICIPANT
- You have access to all facilities in all the work spaces, on Mondays to Thursdays from 08.00 to 22.00, Fridays from 08.00 to 17.00, Saturdays from 10.00 to 17.00 and Sundays from 12.00 to 17.00.
- You may use the communal work spaces en will receive both technical and artistic support/supervision.
- If you wish to use the equipment in the photographic, multimedia, film/video, wood/metalworking or graphics work spaces unsupervised, written permission (a 'free work pass') must be obtained from the supervisor or work space assistant concerned.
- You will receive a 50% discount on almost all workshops given by the Vrije Academie.

PARTICIPANT FOR ONE DAY PER WEEK
- You have access to the facilities in the work spaces on one day per week (thereafter, the details as for Participant apply - see above).

WORKSHOPS
- Workshops are open to all, participants as well as those who only wish to follow a particular workshop at the Vrije Academie
- Registration is possible up to 2 weeks before commencement of the workshop, via the registration form
- The Vrije Academie offers a number of regular workshops as well as a number of workshops within the framework of the Studium Generale. The Studium Generale workshops, that are mostly in Dutch, cover varying, theoretical topics.

PROJECTS
- Should you wish to make use of the facilities of the Vrije Academie for a limited time for purposes of a project, please contact the management of the Vrije Academie.

MISCELLANEOUS:
- All participants are advised to apply for a 'tag' with which to enter and exit the building. Upon discontinuation of your membership, the tag is to be handed in. The deposit paid (€ 17.50) will then be refunded.
- No tag is required by persons attending a workshop only.
- Participants enrolling after January pay for the remaining months of the calendar year in question. Enrolment for a full year is possible again from September 2010. Tariffs per month: €150.00 for participants, € 120.00 for day-a-week participants. Tariffs may change in 2011.
- Participants are responsible for the care of their materials.

*During the months of July and August, the Vrije Academie is open Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 to 17.00 (closed evenings and weekends).
** The application form for a free work pass can be obtained from administration (tel. 070-3638968). This form must be filled out by the applicant and signed by the work space assistant concerned. The free work pass is only valid if the bearer is registered as a participant at the Vrije Academie. There are no extra costs involved in obtaining a free work pass.

OPENING HOURS WORK SPACES

Opening hours work spaces:
Mondays to Fridays
09.00-17.00
Mondays to Thursdays
19.00-22.00

In addition (for all participants):
Saturdays
10.00-17.00
Sundays
12.00-17.00

Please note: During the months of July and August the Vrije Academie is opened Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 to 17.00 (not in the evenings or on weekends).

ADDRESS

Vrije Academie
Work Space for the Visual Arts, The Hague

Paviljoensgracht 20-24
2512 BP The Hague

Postal address:
P.O. Box 36
2501 CA The Hague

Tel. 070-3638968
Fax. 070-3561165

Email; info@vrijeacademie.org
www.vrijeacademie.org
ING bank account number: 409309

OFFICE HOURS
Secretariat: Renée Krayenbrink and Marie Louise Schoondergang
Weekdays from 09.00 to 17.00, tel. 070-3638968.

For practical matters such as locker rental and tag applications, the secretarial office of the Vrije Academie is also opened on Tuesdays between 14.00 and 16.00 and Thursdays between 10.00 and 12.00.

OPENING HOURS BUILDING
The building is open on:
Mondays from 09.00 to 17.00
Tuesdays to Thursdays from 09.00 to 17.00 and from 19.00 to 22.00
Fridays from 09.00 to 17.00
Saturdays from 10.00 to 17.00
Sundays from 12.00 to 17.00.

During the months of July and August:
Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 to 17.00.