If you enter into discussion about the quality of a work it often concerns (visible or measurable) craftsmanship, cultural and historical value and artistic value. There is, of course, a subjective side to the latter: one person may love work that occupies a small niche,…
Working as a teacher: what does that actually involve? How can you organise this? And how can you stand out?A subject teacher will teach diverse groups. They are expected to have developed a variety of pedagogical skills and the job comes with a wide range of other…
As a self-employed professional, you do not pay any premium to employee insurance schemes and you are therefore not entitled to a benefit in the event of, for example, illness/incapacity for work. As a self-employed professional, you are not therefore compulsorily* or…
In the Netherlands, we have a number of general social security benefits that guarantee you have a basic income. These are paid from tax money. Examples include social assistance benefit and old-age pension benefit ( AOW-uitkering ). You don’t have to pay a premium for this…
There are more than 1,000 active ensembles in the Netherlands. That is why it’s a good idea to set out what you will add and what difference you will make with your ensemble, as well as why you think that programmers will book you and people will want to listen to your…
Copyright arises as soon as you create work of an original nature. If you want to earn something, you must register these rights. Exploitation right is the right to make works public and reproduce them. This part of the copyright is often assigned to a copyright organisation…
The online shops today are streaming services like Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music (also referred to as DSPs or Digital Service Providers). Idagio is a streaming service specialized in classical music. Less popular are iTunes, Google Play or Amazon, where you can purchase…
AvB students can find more vacancies on AvBwerkt.nl . BNSP NVTL Architectenweb ArchinedYou can also consider to check out casting agencies, depending on what kind of job you are looking for. Culturele vacatures Audities In Belgium: Podiumkunsten.be Vacancies theatre:…
All kinds of instruments have been developed over the years to help you to recognise your qualities. They function like spectacles that help you to recognise what your strong and your weak points are. That enables you to see on which points you need the help of others and…
Before the audition you are assigned a practice room. Try to relax, close yourself off from the sounds around you and follow your own preparation routine. Ask beforehand whether the pianist is present to accompany you or if you can rehearse together. Usually, there are two…
If you come from one of the following countries, you can work in the Netherlands without a visa, residence permit or work permit: European Union (EU) Liechtenstein Norway Iceland Switzerland Note; a residence permit can be useful for other purposes than legal staying. For…
Heritage specialist Rosemarie Kramer, who graduated from the Reinwardt Academy in 2022, researched what the value of NFTs can be for museums. She used ' Op de museale weegschaal ’ (On the museum scales), a methodology developed by the Cultural Heritage Agency in order to…
Why would you register your thesis or final project in order to win an individual prize? If your work is selected, you will be given the opportunity to show your research to a wider audience. You will receive recognition for your hard work and attention for your innovative…
This step-by-step stages covers the application procedure for finding paid employment from orientation to job interview. It is also handy if you need to prepare for a hands-on training position or a job on the side besides your work as a self-employed entrepreneur without…
There is a distinction between competing for a prize through a competition and receiving an award as an honour for services or abilities (oeuvre prize). Sometimes artists can apply or be invited, and sometimes they have to be nominated.Prix de Rome is the oldest and most…
With sustainability we deliberately focus on the future generations. The concern that they will be able to live and work in a congenial environment is a responsibility for our generation. The way in which many organisations have translated this awareness into action is also…
A conflict is a situation in which two or more parties have differing opinions, feelings, aims and/or needs, and where none of the parties is willing to accommodate the other. The essence of a conflict is the lack of understanding for the other. While you may still be…
Topics that are frequently dealt with in general conditions are: The limitation of liability, for example with a financial limit The payment, for example within two weeks after the invoice and/or (partly) payment in advance The quote/tender, for example for how long it…