EDUCATION

Since the first edition of Amsterdam Light Festival in 2012 we actively aim to enthuse a new generation about (light) art.

Primary Education

Since 2021 we mainly focus on primary education (see the possibilities for secondary education below). Approximately 1500 primary school students from all over Amsterdam learn about creativity, technology and light as a form of art in a series of workshops. The education project combines art, science, tech and citizenship. Together with an artist, the students work on one of the light artworks in the route, thereby participating in a large cultural festival in their own city.

Overview of projects

Get to know more about twelve years of education and the project of Edition 12 via the video below. Via the buttons you can check out the projects and artworks of previous years.

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Educatiekunstwerk Editie 11. Kinderen leverden bijdrage met tekening op groot beeld van een meisje met een oplichtend stokje in haar hand.
Education project Edition 10 (2021-2022): Little girl with the match sticks

Sign up for Edition 15 

Next year, we'will once again be organising an education project for primary schools as part Edition 15 (2026/2027). Primary school students will explore the world of light art and work together to create their own artwork, which will become part of the festival. 

Interested in joining with your school? Contact educatie@amsterdamlightfestival.com for more information and registration. 

Secondary Education

Secondary education students can visit the festival on an excursion via CJP. For more info and to sign up, please send an email to educatie@amsterdamlightfestival.com.

Moreover, the CJP card gives discounts on some festival experiences

Children Ambassadors

Are you between 9 and 11 years old? And would you like to help us think of creative classes and look for a new artist? Then have a look at the page below!

CHILDREN AMBASSADORS

 

Businesses 

Would your organisation like to support the next generation of makers and thinkers? Companies can contribute to Amsterdam Light Festival's education programme and help bring art, creativity and technology closer to schoolchildren across Amsterdam. 

With your support, we can reach more pupils, develop new workshops and give young talents the opportunity to experience the power of light art. Interested in becoming a partner of the education programme? Contact educatie@amsterdamlightfestival.com for more information.