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The Rijksakademie is one of the most renowned international residency programmes for contemporary artists. Approximately 50 artists all over the world spend two years working under optimal conditions on research, experimentation and the production of new work. Our building in Amsterdam houses 50 studios where the artists can work. In addition, there are technical workshops, a library, and a Cantina. A group of advisors supports the artists in their artistic development. The team of 40 staff members consists of specialists who support the artists in various ways and ensure smooth operational management.

The technical workshops of the Rijksakademie have been a place of innovation and experimentation for decades. We have eight specialised workshops: print (graphics and digital printing), paint (paint and chemistry), the media lab (image, sound, digital and 3D), electronics, wood, metal, mould making (plastic and plaster) and ceramics. Each workshop is led by a technical specialist who supports the artists and contributes to interdisciplinary collaboration. External experts are hired when necessary.

What does the position involve?

As a Technical Specialist in Ceramics, you support residents in their research, experiments, and the creation of artworks in ceramic or related materials. You actively share your knowledge and encourage interdisciplinary work, always in an inclusive and respectful collaborative environment. You work closely with artists, fellow specialists, tech fellows, external partners and educational and art institutions.

In addition, you will ensure a safe, well-organised and inspiring workshop. You manage materials and equipment, maintain contact with suppliers and partners, monitor budgets, and build a strong network within the field.

Lastly, you stay up to date with developments in the field, make proposals to further strengthen the workshop, and support freelancers, interns, and volunteers. You identify opportunities, think ahead, and help build an innovative, sustainable, and future-oriented workshop.

Profile

• You have up-to-date and broad knowledge and work experience in all aspects of the ceramic process and a good understanding of the field.
• You preferably have a higher professional education (HBO) level of working and thinking in a relevant technical field.
• You have experience with interdisciplinary projects, collaborating with national and international artists, and translating artistic questions into technical possibilities.
• You are skilled at transferring knowledge and guiding others.
• You are organised and have experience with workshop management and planning.
• You are a team player and communicate clearly and openly.
• You are flexible, practical and hands-on.
• You speak English fluently. If you also speak Dutch, that is a plus.

What do we offer you?

An inspiring working environment in an internationally renowned organisation. Our culture is informal and ambitious, and leaves room for your own professional ideas and preferences. We are looking for someone to fulfill this role for 32 hours per week, or two candidates who can each fulfill the role for 16 hours per week. Initially, we offer you a one-year contract, with the prospect of extension. Salary is based on scale 11 (Museum CAO), which means that for a 36-hour work week you will earn between €4,131 and €5,516.

Applying

Have we sparked your enthusiasm about this multifaceted position? Send your CV and a motivation letter of no more than one A4 page to

sollicitatie@rijksakademie.nl

before Monday 15 December. The first interviews are scheduled for Thursday 18 December. If you have any specific questions, please contact Marianne Peijnenburg, current Technical Specialist Ceramics, at

marianne.peijnenburg@rijksakademie.nl

.

Finally

The Rijksakademie endorses the Diversity and Inclusion Code. We believe it is important to have a diverse team and to create an inclusive working environment. In this selection procedure, the Rijksakademie will give preference, in case of equal suitability, to a candidate who strengthens diversity within the organisation.

News

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2

Jul

2026

Rijksakademie residents 2027

Tue

30

Jun

2026

Tech Fellowship Programme 2027

Open Call

Wed

6

May

2026

Rijksakademie Open Studios

19 – 22 November 2026

Tue

14

Apr

2026

61st Venice Biennale

Rijksakademie residents and alumni exhibit in Venice

Archive

Tue

7

Feb

2023

Floris Schönfeld new ARTISt in Residence

Sun

1

Jan

2023

New film about the Rijksakademie

Wed

21

Dec

2022

P.C. Hooft Award for Tijs Goldschmidt

Mon

7

Nov

2022

New Tech Fellows

& Research presentation The Future of Art Making

Tue

4

Oct

2022

Vacancy Internship

Stagiar Development Team

Tue

4

Oct

2022

Art in the Age of the Metaverse

New multi-year collaboration

Thu

1

Sep

2022

Call for Applications Residency 2023/2024 is closed

Sun

28

Aug

2022

59th Venice Biennale

Rijksakademie alumni and resident exhibit in Venice

Wed

18

May

2022

Open Studios Talks Programme

Mon

11

Apr

2022

Job Opening: Management Assistant

Temporary position

Fri

18

Mar

2022

Supporting the European International

An artist-to-artist aid for the Kyiv Biennial

Fri

11

Mar

2022

New Residents

Rijksakademie selection 2022–2023

Wed

2

Mar

2022

Ac/kademie 5: The Tree That Grew Out of My Womb

Mon

21

Feb

2022

Dan Graham (1942–2022)

Tue

1

Feb

2022

Tech Fellows 2022

Tue

1

Feb

2022

Pressing Matter

Artist Residency Call

Sun

2

Jan

2022

Fabrice (1961–2021)

Thu

11

Nov

2021

Anton Valens (1964–2021)

Mon

8

Nov

2021

Ac/kademie 3: Place/s of Return

Mon

1

Nov

2021

Bequeathing to culture

Inspire a generation

Wed

13

Oct

2021

Jan Ritsema (1945–2021)

Thu

7

Oct

2021

Job Opening: Experienced Team Assistant

Wed

22

Sep

2021

Arvo Leo in ARTIS

Film screening 'The Orchids / Had the Look of Flowers That Are Looked At'

Mon

13

Sep

2021

Job Opening: Public Programme Coordinator

Thu

9

Sep

2021

Together with the Jan van Eyck Academie we kick-off AC/KADEMIE

Tue

31

Aug

2021

Apply for the Rijksakademie Residency 2022/2023

Thu

15

Jul

2021

Hend Samir wins the Koninklijke Prijs voor Vrije Schilderkunst 2021

Fri

9

Jul

2021

Change of Chair of Rijksakademie Supervisory Board

Thu

27

May

2021

In a box – a Rijksakademie exhibition made by artists for artists

Tue

18

May

2021

New collaboration: Rijksakademie & Groeistad

Fri

7

May

2021

New residents: Rijksakademie selection 2021 – 2022

Thu

6

May

2021

Two new members of the Supervisory Board

Otobong Nkanga and Karl Guha join the Supervisory Board of the Rijksakademie

Wed

5

May

2021

New workshop Social Practice, with workshop specialist Elke Uitentuis

Fri

19

Feb

2021

Gerard Hemsworth (1945–2021)

Thu

4

Feb

2021

Job Opening: Private Relations Manager

text in Dutch only

Fri

20

Nov

2020

Jan van Toorn (1932–2020)

Thu

19

Nov

2020

We are looking for two new members for our Supervisory Board

Fri

13

Nov

2020

Next steps for creating a safe working environment

Sat

31

Oct

2020

Statement regarding the NRC article published October 31 about former Rijksakademie resident Julian Andeweg

Fri

30

Oct

2020

Open Call Art Mediation Course 2021 – postponed until further notice

Mon

26

Oct

2020

Amsterdam Prize

On 26 October, the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts presented the annual Amsterdam Prize.

Fri

23

Oct

2020

New website

We have launched our new website. It serves as a year-round window to the Rijksakademie, offering us opportunities to share more about the residency, its participants, our public programme, and the broader network of institutions, activities, and alliances we are part of.

Thu

22

Oct

2020

Kees Hin (1936–2020)

We are sad about the passing of Kees Hin

Thu

22

Oct

2020

Royal Prize for Modern Painting

Thu

22

Oct

2020

Open Call Theodora Niemeijer Prize

Mon

12

Oct

2020

Education from Below: Art as a site for learning

Together with MACBA, Barcelona and curators collective WHW, Zagreb, the Rijksakademie organises a two-year collaborative programme that explores art as a place for dialogue, collective learning and imagination.

Mon

24

Aug

2020

A visual impression of 150 years of Rijksakademie

Rijksakademie alumnus Kévin Bray was asked by designer Roosje Klap to create a visual impression of 150 years of Rijksakademie, commissioned by OCW (The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science).

Mon

24

Aug

2020

Rijksakademie on the map with podcast tour by Hans Aarsman

On 2 July we published 'Rijksakademie on the map, 150 years of works in Amsterdam', a city map of Amsterdam with 441 works of art in public space by artists who have been affiliated with the Rijksakademie for the past 150 years.

Tue

26

May

2020

Arvo Leo at Artis

Rijksakademie alumnus Arvo Leo (RA 17/18) will start his artist residency in ‘de Salmhuisjes’ in ARTIS in September.

Tue

26

May

2020

Artists for Moria

On 21 April State of Concept Athens has launched the fundraiser Artists for Moria, to assist the work of Doctors Without Borders Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Greece in the refugee camp of Moria on the island of Lesvos, Greece.

Tue

26

May

2020

Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten extends celebration of its 150th anniversary

Today, exactly 150 years ago, the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten was established by law by King William III. Earlier this year, the Rijksakademie launched the anniversary programme 'Activating Pasts, Practising Futures', filled with talks, presentations and renewed collaborations.

Tue

26

May

2020

Open Studios moved to April 2021

The current residency period is extended until May 2021. The selection process for new artists has been postponed until the fall of 2020 and the next group of artists will start in the summer of 2021.

Fri

1

May

2020

Ansuya Blom receives the Dr A.H. Heineken Prize for Art 2020

Fri

6

Mar

2020

Covid-19 Update

Following the latest governmental measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Rijksakademie will be closed to public until further notice, and many of our staff members will be working from home.

Sat

1

Feb

2020

Volkskrant Beeldende Kunstprijs 2020

Resident Özgür Kar and alumna Isabelle Andriessen have been nominated for the Volkskrant Beeldende Kunstprijs 2020.

Wed

1

Jan

2020

Aditya Mandayam (1983–2019)

We are sad to hear that artist Aditya Mandayam has passed away on December 31. Aditya was resident at the Rijksakademie in 2012 and 2013.

Tue

1

Jan

2019

We are looking for volunteers for Rijksakademie Open Studios

Once a year the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten opens its doors to the public. For this event we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us with a variety of tasks, such as hosting, ticket control, catering, surveillance and more.

Tue

1

Jan

2019

Klaas Hoek (1950–2019)

We are very sad about the passing of Klaas Hoek.