Centraal Museum, HKU and partners present EXPOSURED, a two-day programme for graduating students and creatives in the first years of their professional careers.
As part of HKU Exposure 2026, HKU, Centraal Museum and partners present EXPOSURED, a two-day programme for graduating students and creatives in the early stages of their careers.
Through talks, portfolio reviews, presentations and opportunities to connect with professionals from across the sector, you will gain practical tools and fresh insights for the next phase of your career. From funding applications and artistic development to building a professional network and finding your place within the cultural field, this programme is designed to support your transition beyond the academy.
Saturday 27 June
12.30–13.15 | Talk: Behind the scenes at a fund
Presented by Creative Industries Fund NL
Writing a funding application can be one of the first challenges you face after graduation. In this session, Timo Meilof, Digital culture grants advisor at the Creative Industries Fund NL, shares practical advice on funding schemes, writing a strong application as an emerging creative, and opportunities for further developing your practice.
13.30–15.30 | Portfolio Reviews
In collaboration with La Cassette
Would you like feedback on your portfolio, artistic practice or presentation skills? During a one-to-one session, you will have the opportunity to discuss your work with a professional from the field. It is an excellent chance to ask questions, gain new perspectives and further refine your portfolio.
Registration
There is one portfolio review session available per person. Participation is free of charge.
Reviewers include:
- Wouter van Herwaarden (Galerie Wouter & Fleur)
- Dina Ziad (OP& Utrecht)
- KledingCast
- Lois Cohen
- Hanna Eenhoorn (Editor-in-chief VPRO Dorst)
- Jan-Pieter 't Hart (De Appel)
Registration is required for the portfolio reviews. Places are limited.
From 15.30 onwards | Music & Drinks
Following the portfolio reviews, you are invited to join us for informal drinks in the Centraal Museum garden. Meet fellow makers, artists, designers, curators and other professionals working in the cultural sector. Exchange experiences, make new connections and continue conversations about the next steps in your practice.
Music by DJ puurvuur.
Sunday 28 June
14.00–15.30 | Kunsthal Kloof presents: The Urge to Collect
What do artists collect? And how do these collections influence their work?
In this series of short talks, artists share their remarkable, nostalgic, personal or unexpected collections. From archives and obsessions to found objects and cherished memories, each presentation offers a unique insight into the relationship between collecting and creating. Moderated by Timo ten Broeke.
Contributions by:
- Krijn Kroes
- Nandi Enthoven
- Chant van Lieshout
- Paul Heusinkveld
- Casper de Jong
15.45–16.30 | PechaKucha Presentations
Artists and makers Alana van der Valk, Jos Mauro, Nynke Samsom and Hazel van Berkel present their work, ideas and ambitions in the well-known PechaKucha format: twenty images, twenty seconds per image.
They will take you through their first years after graduating from HKU, reflecting on the key people, steps, decisions and unexpected turns they encountered along the way.
EXPOSURED at Centraal Museum is organised in collaboration with HKU, La Cassette and Kunsthal Kloof.